Sunshine today. Tomorrow? Well, not so sunny.

April 2, 2014
Sunshine today. Tomorrow? Well, not so sunny.

The outdoor report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Wednesday, April 2, 2014. Believe it or not, a winter weather advisory has been issued for our area. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued an advisory from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday. Freezing rain is expected to develop during the early morning…

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Welcome to the World! Clement, Marc, James, Jaylynn, Alana.

April 2, 2014
Welcome to the World! Clement, Marc, James, Jaylynn, Alana.

Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook.  Welcome to the world! Clement Elias Ridley, the son of Emily and Gary Ridley Jr. of Ludington, was born March 31, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Marc Allen Long Jr., the son of Deana Carpenter and Marc Long of Mears, was born March 31,…

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WSCC conference will offer ‘Food for Thought’

April 2, 2014

VICTORY TWP.  – The third annual “Food for Thought” Conference will be held at West Shore Community College on Friday, April 18, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Administrative and Conference Building. As a single-day event, this conference invites participants to take a closer look at their daily bread from cultural, physical, social and recreational perspectives, and includes…

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Obit: Clara Stakenas, 85, Free Soil

April 1, 2014
Obit: Clara Stakenas, 85, Free Soil

Clara Rose (Froncek) Stakenas, 85, of Free Soil, Michigan, died Sunday, March 30, 2014, at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, surrounded by loving family. Born in Stronach, Michigan, on November 25, 1928, daughter of John and Lila (Kowalski) Froncek, she attended local schools.  On September 2, 1950, she married Edward Stakenas at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee and moved…

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Yuck! Snow today

April 1, 2014
Yuck! Snow today

The outdoor report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Tuesday, April 1, 2014: Did you really think it was going to last. After Monday’s high temperatures hovered near 60, today we are experiencing light snow with a forecasted high of 38 degrees F. The steady light snow will taper off and end by 3 p.m.…

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West Shore community health fair

April 1, 2014
West Shore community health fair

VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College nursing students will hold the annual Community Health Promotion Fair on April 7, to offer information on current health issues to the public. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. throughout the campus, with displays in the Tech Center atrium, Arts & Sciences Center, and the Schoenherr Campus Center. “Health education is…

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Talent Connect Ludington event May 9

March 31, 2014

LUDINGTON — Talent Connect Ludington will hold its second event on Friday, May 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Mitten Bar and Barley and Rye in downtown Ludington. The purpose of the event to for those who have relocated to see what career options there are in Mason County. Representatives from local companies and industries will be on…

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Phillips murder prelim this week

March 31, 2014
Phillips murder prelim this week

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — Sean Michael Phillips will appear in 79th District Court later this week for a preliminary examination in front of Judge Peter Wadel. Phillips has been charged with the murder of his 4-month-old daughter, Katherine Phillips. At a preliminary exam, also known as a probable cause hearing, the prosecution has to show that a crime…

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Scottville water main may cause outages Tuesday

March 31, 2014

SCOTTVILLE — The city will be making repairs to the water main on North Main Street near Lundquist Furniture on Tuesday, April 1.  The water may likely need to be turned off in order to make the necessary repairs.  The affected area will be North Main Street from Broadway Avenue – Beryl Street and West Maple Street from Main Street to…

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Library spring break activities

March 31, 2014

Several activities are taking place this week at the Scottville and Ludington branches of the Mason County District Library. Tuesday, April 1, 6 p.m.: Crafters are invited to the West Shore Bank Room at Ludington Library to create greeting cards.  This activity is open to adults only.  There is a limit of 20 participants.  Supplies are provided at no charge,…

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Sniegowski announces circuit court judge candidacy

March 31, 2014
Sniegowski announces circuit court judge candidacy

UPDATED. LUDINGTON — Former Mason County Prosecutor Susan Sniegowski has announced her candidacy for 51st Circuit Court Judge. Sniegowski is the first to announce her campaign to replace retiring Judge Richard Cooper. The 51st Circuit Court comprises all of Mason and Lake counties.  Sniegowski has obtained required signatures on nominating petitions and will be filing candidacy paperwork in Lansing this…

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Scottville discontinues run water order

March 31, 2014

SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville is discontinuing the Let Water Order. Residents on East Third Street are being asked to continue to let their water run and will be contacted by the city individually when they can stop. Residents will see a credit on their April water bill for usage based on the number of days the order was…

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High temp of 53 expected today!

March 31, 2014
High temp of 53 expected today!

The outdoor report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Monday, March 31, 2014:  There will be a mix of clouds and sun today with an increase in clouds later in the afternoon. Today’s high temperature will be 53 degrees F! Winds, south-southeast at 10 to 20 mph. Sunset: 8:11 p.m.  Tonight, cloudy with occasional showers.…

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Spring break family fun

March 30, 2014
Spring break family fun

Renew. Rebuild. Recover. A blog from West Michigan Community Mental Health.  As local schools begin Spring Break, many families will be spending extra time together.  If you’re not lucky enough to be heading out of town on a family vacation, try some of these tips to make the hours more enjoyable. ·        Do a cooking project together.  Thaw those black bananas…

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Age has no boundaries for this cage fighter

March 29, 2014
Age has no boundaries for this cage fighter

War on the Shore mixed martial arts competition Baymont Inn. April 12. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  AMBER TWP. — Cage fighting might seem like a sport for young men, but one Ludington man is changing that. Patrick Flagg is 51-years-old and has been active in the sport for the past two years. He’s very likely one of the oldest cage fighters…

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Welcome to the World! Beauregard, Marianna, Isabella.

March 29, 2014
Welcome to the World! Beauregard, Marianna, Isabella.

Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook.  Welcome to the world! Beauregard Woodruff Wilson Mainous, the son of Morgan and Jared Mainous, was born on March 21, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Marianna Sky Vega, the daughter of Megan Sytek and Manuel Vega II of Ludington, was born on March…

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Obit: David E. Morton, Ludington

March 28, 2014
Obit: David E. Morton, Ludington

David E. Morton, aged 57 of Ludington, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 26, 2014.  David was born on September 15, 1956 in West Virginia, and graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1975.  On December 10, 1998, he married Jessie (Peek) Mullins in Ludington and they have celebrated 15 years together. David…

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79th District Court arraignments

March 28, 2014
79th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in front of the Mason County magistrate in 79th District Court. Felonies –       Scott Eric Phelps, 41, of 504 E. Fifth St., Ludington, was arrested March 11 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for felonies of bond, absconding or forfeiting and habitual offender, fourth conviction. A preliminary…

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