Jonesville woman charged with stealing vehicle.

July 5, 2021

Jonesville woman charged with stealing vehicle. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 28-year-old Jonesville, Mich. woman was arrested Saturday, July 3, 2021 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for allegedly stealing a vehicle. Naomi Ashley Bahe of 503 East St., Jonesville, was arraigned in 79th District Court on the felony charge of unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle. The vehicle was allegedly…

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Police news, posted July 5, 2021.

July 5, 2021

Police news, posted July 5, 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 recent activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office:  Friday, July 2, 2021. 12:10 p.m. Two vehicle crash, with injury, M116 and Lakeshore Drive, Hamlin Township. A 48- year-old Temperance man and his…

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Obituary: Alice Cloutier, 84, of Ludington

July 5, 2021

Obituary: Alice Cloutier, 84, of Ludington Alice Cloutier, 84, of Ludington, died Saturday, July 3, 2021, at home.  She was born April 16, 1937, in Manistee, the daughter of Michael and Celia (Ozga) Jankowski. Alice was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who enjoyed reading, knitting, crocheting, playing cards and games.  Most of all, she enjoyed being…

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Fire damages Ludington home. 

July 5, 2021

Fire damages Ludington home.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Firefighters from Ludington Fire Department and Pere Marquette Fire Department responded to a house fire at 104 W. Whittier St. early Monday morning. Initial dispatch information stated the house was fully engulfed in flames. Its sole occupant was able to get out of the house safely. She was checked out…

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News Alert: House fire, Ludington

July 5, 2021

News Alert: House fire, Ludington LUDINGTON — 12:23 a.m.: Report of a house fire, 100 block of West Whittier Street.

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Thunderstorms possible Monday.

July 4, 2021

Thunderstorms possible Monday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Mainly clear skies tonight, low of 70 degrees. Winds 5 to 10 mph. Monday, July 5, 2021. Scattered thunderstorms. Storms may contain gusty winds. High 87; low 65. Precipitation: 43% day; 47% evening. Wind: SW 15 mph day; SW 12…

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News Alert: Vehicle crash, PM & Sixth

July 4, 2021

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — 11:02 p.m.: Report of a vehicle crash with injuries, Pere Marquette Highway and Sixth Street.

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News Alert: Vehicle crash, PM Township

July 4, 2021

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP— 6:44 p.m.: Report of a Jeep/motorcycle crash, US 10 and Meyers Road.

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Happy 245th Birthday, USA!

July 4, 2021

Happy 245th Birthday, USA! In Congress, July 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the…

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Rotary debuts new elephant ear trailer at art fair.

July 3, 2021

Rotary debuts new elephant ear trailer at art fair. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Rotary Club is debuting its new elephant ear wagon this weekend at the West Shore Art Fair in Rotary Park. Purchased more than a year ago to expand the opportunities for the 80-member club to sell its popular treat, like so much else it was sidelined by…

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Obituary: Marilyn Marie Hogenson, 73, of Ludington

July 3, 2021

Obituary: Marilyn Marie Hogenson, 73, of Ludington Marilyn Marie Hogenson, 73, of Ludington, formerly of Coopersville, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021 at her home. She was born July 23, 1947 in Ludington to Russell and Phyllis (O’Conner) Hartley. She graduated from St. Simon Catholic School in 1965.  Marilyn was an entrepreneur. She opened and managed several businesses throughout her…

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Obituary: Edith Long, 93, of Fountain.

July 3, 2021

Obituary: Edith Long, 93, of Fountain. Edith Vanessa Long, 93, of Fountain passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Medilodge of Ludington.  Edith was born on February 17, 1928 in the Wellswood area of Torquay, County of Devon, England, and was the daughter of Capt. Samuel H. and Florence B.E. (Lonnen) Mayne.  The Mayne family had a very influential…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted July 2, 2021.

July 2, 2021

79th District Court arraignments, posted July 2, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Joshua Kurt VandenHeuvel, 37, of 702 E. Ludington Ave., Apt. 2, Ludington, was arrested June 6 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of first degree home invasion. Probable cause…

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79th District Court sentencings, dismissals, posted July 2, 2021.

July 2, 2021

79th District Court sentencings, dismissals, posted July 2, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Ronnie Zuniga, Jr., 37, of 605 E. Dowland St., Ludington, pleaded guilty June 29 to disorderly person jostling and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 90…

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News Alert: Roll over crash, Summit Twp.

July 2, 2021

SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — 4:38 p.m.: Report of a rollover crash, Pere Marquette Highway north of Oceana Drive. Update: Minor injuries. 

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Rasmussen Road open. 

July 2, 2021

Rasmussen Road open.  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Rasmussen Road is now open to traffic, according to Mason County Road Commission County Highway Engineer/Project Manager Eric Nelson. Road construction was completed Thursday, July 1. Nelson said some tree cutting is taking place on the road today with lane closures, however the tree cutting is not part of the road commission project. If the…

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News Alert: Vehicle Fire at Walmart

July 2, 2021

News Alert: Vehicle Fire at Walmart PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — 10:58 a.m.: Report of a possible vehicle fire in the Walmart parking lot, 4854 W. US 10. Pere Marquette Township Fire Department dispatched.

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Woman, 32, arrested for assaulting 71-year-old woman.

July 2, 2021

Woman, 32, arrested for assaulting 71-year-old woman. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Ludington police for domestic assault after allegedly assaulting a 71-year-old Ludington woman Thursday, July 1, shortly after 7:30 p.m. in the 700 block of Fifth…

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