Lost kayaker found on PM River.

August 31, 2021

Lost kayaker found on PM River. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Several local emergency agencies were involved in a search for a missing kayaker Monday evening, Aug. 30, on the Pere Marquette River. According to a press release from Michigan State Police, troopers discovered that a 36-year-old Scottville man, along with a 30-year-old Scottville woman, had been dropped off at the…

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WSCC closed due to power outage

August 31, 2021

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is closed today due to a power outage. According to the college’s Facebook page, all campuses are closed and all classes cancelled today, Aug. 31, 2021.

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Police news, Aug. 31, 2021.

August 31, 2021

Police news, Aug. 31, 2021. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Aug. 30, 2021: 1 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Sugar Grove Road west of Morse Road, Sheridan Township. 6:15 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US…

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Obituary: Liesa Davila, 52, of Scottville.

August 31, 2021

Obituary: Liesa Davila, 52, of Scottville. Liesa Kay Davila, 52, of Scottville, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021. She was born October 30, 1968, in Detroit, the daughter of Joe and Linda (Jeffries) Davila.  Liesa was a free spirit who loved nature, crystals and rocks, and caring for her plants. She also enjoyed crafting with metals, soaps, glass, and anything…

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Great Lakes Energy People Fund grant app letters of interest deadline set.

August 30, 2021

Great Lakes Energy People Fund grant app letters of interest deadline set. The Great Lakes Energy People Fund is now accepting letters of interest and grant applications from non-profit organizations throughout its local service area for the fall grant cycle. Letters of interest are due by Oct. 1, 2021. If the letter of interest is approved, the applicant can then…

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Parkers named United Way campaign chairs.

August 30, 2021

Parkers named United Way campaign chairs. LUDINGTON – Kelly and Michael Parker have been selected as the 2021-2022 United Way of Mason County fundraising campaign chairs. They have set a goal of raising $300,000. Kelly is originally from Ludington and has a background in business as the owner and manager of Nader’s Motel & Suites. She also serves as a…

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Man charged with 3 counts of resisting arrest.

August 30, 2021

Man charged with 3 counts of resisting arrest. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 48-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on three counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police Saturday, Aug. 28, shortly after 9 p.m. in the 3500 block of West…

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Lane closures this week on Business Route US 31 near Pentwater.

August 30, 2021

Lane closures this week on Business Route US 31 near Pentwater. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP, (Oceana County) — Lane closures for resurfacing will be in effect this Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 1 and 2, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Business Route US 31 from Lakeshore Drive to 66th Avenue just east of US 31 near Pentwater, according to Michigan Department…

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News Alert: Vehicle crash near Walmart.

August 30, 2021

News Alert: Vehicle crash near Walmart. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — 9:50 a.m., report of a two vehicle crash in the 4800 block of West US 10 in front of Walmart. Minor injuries reported.

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 30, 2021

August 30, 2021

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 30, 2021 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Patricia Charteris Higgins, 89, of Ludington, died on Monday, August 23, 2021. Clark R. Fritton, 78, of Ludington, died on Sunday, August 29. 2021.…

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Recent births, posted Aug. 30, 2021.

August 30, 2021

Recent births, posted Aug. 30, 2021. The following births have been reported: Charlee Kae Personette, the daughter of Shelby and Ase Personette of Ludington, was born on Friday, August 27, 2021. Analiyah Rose Medina, the daughter of Anastasia Patton and Jeffrey Medina of Ludington, was born on Monday, August 30, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington…

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LASD board to consider COVID-19 policy, including masking. 

August 29, 2021

LASD board to consider COVID-19 policy, including masking.  LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday, Aug. 30 at 6 p.m. at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. The purpose of the meeting will be for the board of education to discuss and take action on the 2021-2022 COVID-19 “Return to Learn” safety mitigation…

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Safe Harbor Credit Union celebrates new building. 

August 27, 2021

Safe Harbor Credit Union celebrates new building.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Safe Harbor Credit Union employees, board members and members celebrated the credit union’s new building today at 5511 W. US 10. Construction on the building started on July 31, 2020 and was completed earlier this summer.  Guests were treated to a pig roast, and special…

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Free Soil man seriously injured in crash.

August 27, 2021

Free Soil man seriously injured in crash. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Free Soil man was seriously injured after the vehicle he was riding in left the road and struck a tree Thursday, Aug. 26, at 7:15 p.m. on Custer Road north of Decker Road, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The driver, who is a 37-year-old Scottville woman, received…

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79th District Court news, posted Aug. 27, 2021.

August 27, 2021

79th District Court news, posted Aug. 27, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Renee Ann Moline, 37, of 616 E. Dowland St., Ludington, was arrested Aug. 18 by SSCENT on three felony counts of delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance (narcotic/cocaine). Probable cause hearing: Sept. 1 at 11:15…

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News Alert: Fire departments investigating possible lightning damage in Summit Twp.

August 27, 2021

News Alert: Fire departments investigating possible lightning damage in Summit Twp. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — Fire personnel from Riverton Fire Department and Pere Marquette Township Fire Department are on scene of two houses that may have been struck by lightning, in the 6700 block of South Mack Road. 

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News Alert: 2 vehicle crash, US 10 and Tuttle Rd.

August 27, 2021

News Alert: 2 vehicle crash, US 10 and Tuttle Rd. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — 10:28 a.m., Report of a two vehicle crash, with injuries, US 10 and Tuttle Road. UPDATE: Minor injuries.

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Police news, Aug. 27, 2021.

August 27, 2021

Police news, Aug. 27, 2021. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021: 11:08 a.m., illegal dumping, 6900 block of East Ridge Road, Sheridan Township. The complainant reported garbage being dumped in his dumpster 12:52 p.m.,…

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