Bulger appointed to Ludington council.

July 1, 2021

Bulger appointed to Ludington council. LUDINGTON — During the recent Ludington City Council meeting, Monday, June 28, the council appointed Jack Bulger as the new sixth ward councilor. Bulger replaces David Bourgette, who resigned because he has moved out of the city. Bulger, an attorney, currently works as a family court referee for Mason County. He previously served as an…

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Warm and sunny weekend ahead.

July 1, 2021

Warm and sunny weekend ahead. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Partly cloudy tonight with a low temperature of 48 degrees. Friday, July 2, 2021 Sunny during the day. A few clouds in the evening. High 73; low 55. Precipitation: 7% day; 6% evening. Wind: NNW 12 mph day;…

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Teacher Spotlight: The Red Door Gallery’s Amanda and Nathan. 

June 30, 2021

Teacher Spotlight: The Red Door Gallery’s Amanda and Nathan.  By Kate Krieger-Watkins, staff writer. Teacher Spotlight is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, with offices in Ludington, Pentwater, Shelby, Hart, Hesperia, Manistee, Montague, Whitehall, North Muskegon, and Fruitport.  LUDINGTON – A love for art brought local artists together and through their passion for art, turned them into a family. Ludington…

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Obituary: Lorli Dolson, 88, of Scottville.

June 30, 2021

Obituary: Lorli Dolson, 88, of Scottville. Lorli Marie Dolson (nee Wiedenkeller), 88, of Scottville, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.  She was born on June 15, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Hilbert Wiedenkeller and Antoinette (Nolte) Wiedenkeller.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Robert Russell Dolson. Surviving Lorli are her nine children and their…

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No one injured in US 10 crashes.

June 30, 2021

No one injured in US 10 crashes. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. No one was hurt in two crashes on US 10 Tuesday afternoon, June 29, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The first crash, which involved two vehicles, occurred shortly before 3 p.m. at…

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Obituary: Lisa Marie Fredericks, 48, of Broomfield, Colo., formerly of Mt. Pleasant.

June 30, 2021

Obituary: Lisa Marie Fredericks, 48, of Broomfield, Colo., formerly of Mt. Pleasant. Lisa Marie Fredericks, D.V.M., 48 of Broomfield, Colorado, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on April 10, 2021 following a brief, but fierce and courageous battle with cancer. Lisa is survived by her parents, Arthur and Karen Fredericks of Scottville; her sisters Farrah (Craig) Merges of Midland, and…

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Obituary: Thomas Coleman, 85, of Ludington.

June 30, 2021

Obituary: Thomas Coleman, 85, of Ludington. Thomas A. Coleman 85, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at home.  Tom was born at home in Ludington on September 13, 1935, the son of Louis Alexander and Grace (Gustafson) Coleman. He grew up in Ludington, played football for the Orioles and graduated from Ludington High School in 1953 as…

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Clear skies Thursday.

June 30, 2021

Clear skies Thursday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Partly cloudy tonight with a low temperature of 56 degrees. Thursday, July 1, 2021 Mainly clear skies. High 73; low 48. Precipitation: 9% day; 7% evening. Wind: N 14 mph day; N 12 mph evening. Humidity: 68% day; 79% evening.…

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MCC holds second community forum to discuss possible bond. 

June 29, 2021

MCC holds second community forum to discuss possible bond.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools held its second community forum Tuesday, June 29, to discuss a possible bond. A large portion of the bond would address facilities, including updating portions of the high school that have seen little updates since the building was completed in 1959,…

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Clown Band concert postponed.

June 29, 2021

Clown Band concert postponed. SCOTTVILLE — Because of the weather, tonight’s scheduled Scottville Clown Band Patriotic Concert has been postponed to Thursday, July 8, at 7 p.m. at the Scottville Clown Band Shell. A previous post stated Tuesday, July 6, which conflicts with the city commission meeting scheduled for the Optimist Building.  

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, June 29, 2021.

June 29, 2021

51st Circuit Court sentencings June 29, 2021. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Tyler Jo Fink, 25, of 1525 Lot 74 W. Countyline Rd., Manistee, was found guilty April 28 of methamphetamine possession and was sentenced June 9 to seven days in jail with credit for seven days served; one year probation; and $858…

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Drunk driving arrests top police activity.

June 29, 2021

Drunk driving arrests top police activity. 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, June 28, 2021: 4:02 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office) car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway south of Meisenheimer Road, Summit Township. 5:30 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer…

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Legacy Plaza grand opening is Thursday.

June 29, 2021

Legacy Plaza grand opening is Thursday. LUDINGTON — A ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 1 to mark the grand opening of Legacy Plaza, the former James Street Plaza in downtown Ludington. The $2.1 million dollar project in the 100 block of North James Street, honors Native Americans, along with the area’s lumbering past and maritime…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 29, 2021

June 29, 2021

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted June 29, 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: Edith V. Long, 93, of Fountain, died on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Medilodge of Ludington.  Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral &…

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MCC to hold second community forum Tuesday. 

June 28, 2021

MCC to hold second community forum Tuesday.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools will hold its second community forum on Tuesday, June 28 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. The forum will be an informal discussion about school facilities, with a focus on past, present and future visioning. During a March board of education meeting, Superintendent…

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Freedom Festival kicks off this week.

June 28, 2021

Freedom Festival kicks off this week. LUDINGTON — The 2021 Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival kicks off this week with the theme “Making History Together!” Highlights of the festival include the grand parade on Sunday, July 4 at 1 p.m. and the fireworks over Lake Michigan later that evening.  Though the parade and fireworks were cancelled in 2020, a home…

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Teen suffers ankle injury in bike/car crash.

June 28, 2021

Teen suffers ankle injury in bike/car crash. LUDINGTON — ​A 15-year-old Ludington girl suffered an ankle injury in a bike vs. car crash Sunday, June 27, shortly before ​7 p.m. at the intersection of Washington Avenue and First Street, according to Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski​ of the Ludington Police Department. The girl was riding her bike south on Washington Avenue in…

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Woman allegedly punches husband in the face, puts him in headlock.

June 28, 2021

Woman allegedly punches husband in the face, puts him in headlock. LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Ludington Police for domestic assault and battery after allegedly punching her husband — a 33-year-old Ludington man — in the face and putting him into a headlock during an argument Saturday, June 26​, shortly before 1:30 a.m. in the ​600…

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