Funeral service announcement: Lorna Dumas, 86, of Ludington.

July 22, 2021

Funeral service announcement: Lorna Dumas, 86, of Ludington. Lorna Jean (Howe) Dumas, 86, of Ludington passed away on November 20, 2020.  Memorial services will be held for Lorna at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 29 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Scottville with Rev. James Schroeder officiating.  Friends may visit with her family prior to the service from 10 to…

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Retainer wall repair/construction sealed bids being accepted.

July 22, 2021

Retainer wall repair/construction sealed bids being accepted. Hamlin Township is accepting sealed bids to repair/reconstruct a retaining wall and railing at the Hamlin Township Transfer Site, 6565 W. Dewey Road, Ludington. Inspection of the retaining wall/railing can be viewed on Monday, Wednesday and Saturdays from 10 a.m., to 6 p.m. at the Hamlin Township Transfer Site, 6565 W. Dewey Rd.,…

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Funeral service announcement: Jeannette Tillotson, 74, of Ludington.

July 22, 2021

Funeral service announcement: Jeannette Tillotson, 74, of Ludington. Jeanette A. Tillotson, 74, of Ludington, passed away on April 18, 2021.  Graveside services will be held for Jeanette at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 30 at Riverside Cemetery in Custer Township.  Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice of Michigan or Mason County Relay for Life.   www.wymanfuneralservice.com Read obituary here.

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VIDEO: Around the County: Old Engine Club grain cutting.

July 21, 2021

VIDEO: Around the County: Old Engine Club grain cutting. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — The Western Michigan Old Engine Club’s annual Tractor & Engine Show takes place Aug. 5-8 at the club’s show grounds at Riverside Park in Scottville. Today, club members cut…

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Ludington kindergartener qualifies for national motocross competition.

July 21, 2021

Ludington kindergartener qualifies for national motocross competition.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Brantley Sheren, 6, the son of Ashley and Adam Sheren of Ludington, recently qualified for the Monster Energy Amateur Motocross National Championship. The annual event is held at Loretta Lynn’s ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn.  “It’s considered the Super Bowl of Motocross,” Adam said.  Brantley, who will be in…

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Obituary: Judith Posner, 68, of Fountain.

July 21, 2021

Obituary: Judith Posner, 68, of Fountain. Judith Ann Posner, 68, of Fountain, passed away on July 20, 2021.  Judi Gianformaggio was born on January 29, 1953 in Ferndale, the daughter of Vito and Phyllis Gianformaggio. She graduated from Henry Ford High School in Detroit with the class of 1971 then attended Oakland Community College and Madonna University. On December 29,…

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Jacquelyn Worsham, 59, of Ludington.

July 21, 2021

Jacquelyn Worsham, 59, of Ludington. Jacquelyn Ann (Barber) Worsham, 59, of Ludington, passed away on July 11, 2021 peacefully in her home. Jackie, as friends and family called her, was born to Harold and Loretta (Tomczak) Barber on August 30, 1961, in Ludington. Jackie attended Ludington High School and graduated with the class of 1979. She was married to her husband James Worsham…

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Obituary: Bradon Ingle, 35, of Ludington.

July 21, 2021

Obituary: Bradon Ingle, 35, of Ludington. Bradon A. Ingle, 35, of Ludington, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021. He was born June 22, 1986 in Ludington to Lawrence and Kimberly (Williams) Ingle. He graduated from Ludington High School in 2005 and went on to receive his mechanics certification, with honors, from NASCAR Tech. Institute.  Bradon married the love of his…

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Man sentenced for stealing wallet from shopping cart.

July 20, 2021

Man sentenced for stealing wallet from shopping cart. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 46-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to one year probation in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, July 20, for stealing a wallet from a shopping cart at the Ludington-area Walmart last summer. Adam Wayne Nelson, of 503 First St., pleaded guilty to larceny in a building June…

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Missing man’s body found.

July 20, 2021

Missing man’s body found. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — The body of James Peter Gowen, the 56-year-old Mason County man reported missing since last week, was found Monday, July 19, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “Mr. Gowen was reported missing at 12:45 p.m. on July 15, 2021 by concerned family members and friends,” said Sheriff Cole. “An extensive search for…

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Scottville man injured after crash with farm implement.

July 20, 2021

Scottville man injured after crash with farm implement. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 21-year-old Scottville man was injured Tuesday morning, July 20, 2021, after the truck he was driving rear-ended a grain wagon in the 700 block of West US 10-31. Emergency personnel were called to the scene, in front of Our Savior Lutheran Church at 7:24 a.m. The crash involved…

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News Alert: Vehicle crash US 10-31.

July 20, 2021

AMBER TOWNSHIP— 7:25 a.m.: Report of a vehicle crash, with injuries, US 10-31 west of the Scottville bypass. Car has rear-ended into a farm implement.

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Police news, July 20, 2021.

July 20, 2021

Police news, July 20, 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 police activity in Mason County Monday, July 19, 2021: 6:15 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road east of Schoenherr Road, Sheridan Township. 6:21 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no…

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Hunter’s safety class being offered. 

July 20, 2021

Hunter’s safety class being offered.  SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club will be holding a two-day Hunter’s Safety Class for students who have not taken the course on line, on Saturday, Aug. 28 and Sunday, Aug. 29. Due to DNR regulations, the course is limited to 40 students. Ten students who have successfully passed the on-line Hunter’s Safety class will…

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The Scoop: West Shore Bank’s Rhythm & Dunes 2021

July 19, 2021

The Scoop: West Shore Bank’s Rhythm & Dunes 2021 The Scoop is a community-oriented webcast presented by West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington.  LUDINGTON —Today, on MCP’s The Scoop, Alan Neushwander speaks with Donna Yeager and Aubrey Healy of West Shore Bank about the upcoming Rhythm & Dunes free community concerts, which will be Saturday, July 24…

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Full Court Press: Basketball clinics at MCC

July 19, 2021

Full Court Press: Basketball clinics at MCC Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by House of Flavors, Inc. and Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics. SCOTTVILLE — Today’s on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart speaks with Mason County Central basketball coach Steve Griswold about the various basketball clinics Griswold has helped organize this summer for students…

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Police search for missing man.

July 19, 2021

Police search for missing man. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for a missing man last seen the afternoon of Wednesday, July 14, 2021. James Peter Gowan, 56, of Ludington was last seen on foot in the area of Meisenheimer and Stiles roads in Riverton Township.  “Searches of the area have not found any leads…

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Deputies busy with crashes over the weekend.

July 19, 2021

Deputies busy with crashes over the weekend. The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. Friday, July 16, 2021: 1:20 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), three-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 east of Brye Road, Amber Township. Saturday,…

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