79th District Court news, posted Dec. 3, 2021. 

December 3, 2021

79th District Court news, posted Dec. 3, 2021.  By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following criminal proceedings took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felony Arraignments -Randy Robert Roswell, 41, of 1344 Bakker Rd., Norton Shores, was arrested Nov. 24 by MCSO on felony charges of third offense operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor…

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Ludington elementary schools to host open houses.

December 3, 2021

Ludington elementary schools to host open houses. Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District, in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — The three current Ludington Area School District elementary schools will host open houses to say farewell to the buildings. Soon, the new Ludington Elementary School will open in Pere Marquette Township. Each open house will…

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No overnight on-street parking for snow removal.

December 3, 2021

No overnight on-street parking for snow removal. LUDINGTON — Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski of the Ludington Police Department issued a reminder to the public regarding on-street parking in the City of Ludington. There is no overnight on-street parking between the hours of 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. through the end of April to allow for snow removal.

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Obituary: Frances Habermehl, 77, of Ludington.

December 3, 2021

Obituary: Frances Habermehl, 77, of Ludington. Frances Ann Habermehl, a lifelong resident of Michigan, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2021 at her residence in Farmington Hills. She was born on August 2, 1944 in Highland Park, the daughter of Frank and Mildred Posner (Watson).  Frances graduated from Bentley High School in Livonia, Class of 1963. She was married to…

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Police news, posted Dec. 3, 2021.

December 3, 2021

Police news, posted Dec. 3, 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 Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021: 9:04 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway south of Chauvez Road, Pere Marquette Township. 1:06 p.m.,…

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Obituary: Gabriel ‘Gabe’ Nichols, 39, of Bryan, Ohio, formerly of Scottville. 

December 3, 2021

Obituary: Gabriel ‘Gabe’ Nichols, 39, of Bryan, Ohio, formerly of Scottville.  Gabriel “Gabe” James Nichols, 39, of Bryan, Ohio and formerly of Scottville, passed away November 15, 2021 from a cardiac aortic dissection after being life flighted to Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Gabriel was born March 19, 1982 in Ludington, the son of James and Mary (Cooper) Nichols. …

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 3, 2021.

December 3, 2021

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 3, 2021. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: John V. Bergh, 99, of Ludington, died on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at his home.  Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths Please consider helping…

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Police news, Dec. 2, 2021.

December 2, 2021

Police news, Dec. 2, 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 Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021: 5:15 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive north of Decker Road, Hamlin Township. 5:29 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, US…

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Obituary: Adeline Martha Lange, 91, of Ludington.

December 2, 2021

Obituary: Adeline Martha Lange, 91, of Ludington. Adeline Martha Lange, 91, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2021. Adeline was born Adeline Taranko on July 23, 1930, in Chicago to Samuel and Mary (Migala) Taranko. She attended Northwestern University and graduated with a degree in nursing. Adeline worked at Memorial Hospital in Ludington for 10 years as a…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 2, 2021.

December 2, 2021

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Dec. 2, 2021. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: John Prince, 88, of Fountain, died on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths Please consider helping to fund local news.…

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Manistee Victorian Sleighbell Parade is Saturday. 

December 1, 2021

Manistee Victorian Sleighbell Parade is Saturday.  MANISTEE — The Manistee Victorian Sleighbell Parade returns on Saturday, Dec. 4 beginning at 5:30 p.m. on River Street in downtown Manistee. The event is hosted by the Manistee Downtown Development Authority and features horse-drawn entries, bagpipes, carolers, and ambassadors elegantly dressed in Victorian style attire. The highlight of the parade is Ben Reed’s draft horses pulling a 30-foot Christmas tree to…

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WSCC, Radiant Church partner for Christmas rock concert.

December 1, 2021

WSCC, Radiant Church partner for Christmas rock concert. WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.   LUDINGTON — The West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series, in collaboration with Radiant Church of Ludington, will present A WSCC Holiday Rock Spectacular on Friday, December 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Radiant Church, 409…

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Obituary: Mark Curtis, 50, of Ludington.

December 1, 2021

Obituary: Mark Curtis, 50, of Ludington. Mark Henry “Bubba” Curtis, 50, of Ludington passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021. He was born August 16, 1971 in Mount Vernon, Ohio to Henry and Betty (Etzel) Curtis. Mark graduated from Ludington High School in 1989, and he earned his CAD (computer-aided design) associate degree from West Shore Community College in 2006. While…

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Obituary: Doris Fulton, 88, of Ludington.

December 1, 2021

Obituary: Doris Fulton, 88, of Ludington. Doris Marie Fulton, 88, of Ludington went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 28, 2021. She was born August 4, 1933 in Jackson to Thomas M. and Dorothea (Crawford-Ross) Kempf. Doris was one of four children growing up in Jackson and from a young age, worked alongside her parents…

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Fourth-offense driving while license suspended citation tops police activity.

December 1, 2021

Fourth-offense driving while license suspended citation tops 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. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 54-year-old Branch man was cited for fourth-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) following a traffic stop at US 31 and Johnson Road Tuesday, Nov. 30, shortly after…

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News Alert: Possible fire at Aaron’s store

December 1, 2021

News Alert: Possible fire at Aaron’s store PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from Pere Marquette Township Fire Department and Ludington Fire Department have been dispatched to Aaron’s, 5532 W. US 10 for a possible fire. Mason County Sheriff’s Office is currently on scene. Dispatch information stated smoke coming from the ceiling. Employees have evacuated the building. MCP is on scene.…

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News Alert: Vehicle crashes into building.

December 1, 2021

News Alert: Vehicle crashes into building. LUDINGTON — Emergency personnel have been dispatched to West Shore Eye Care, 409 W. Ludington Ave., where a vehicle has reportedly run into the building. No injuries. Ludington Fire Department, Life EMS, and Ludington Police Department dispatched.

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Obituary: Edward O’Brien, 79, of Ludington. 

December 1, 2021

Obituary: Edward O’Brien, 79, of Ludington.  Edward Jerome “Easy Man” O’Brien, 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 29, 2021 in the care of Hospice of Michigan with his family by his side.  Edward was born on February 26, 1942 in Weare Township in Oceana County, the son of Edward Patrick and Mary Magdalena (Reamer) O’Brien and grew up in…

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VIDEO: Crown and Cork TV: Sous Chef Matthew.

November 30, 2021

VIDEO: Crown and Cork TV: Sous Chef Matthew. This post is presented by Crown and Cork Waterfront Kitchen & Bar located at 502 W. Loomis St., across from the Ludington Municipal Marina. Crown and Cork is currently open Tuesday through Saturday from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Call for reservations 231.425.3557.  For more information, visit www.crownncork.com or check out its Facebook…

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Man arrested for threatening hotel clerk after his credit card is declined.

November 30, 2021

Man arrested for threatening hotel clerk after his credit card is declined. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231- 845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 58-year-old Lansing man was arrested for disorderly person at the Best Western Hotel on West US 10 Monday, Nov. 29, shortly before 7…

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Person of interest arrested in connection to fatal fire. 

November 29, 2021

Person of interest arrested in connection to fatal fire.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Update: Victim in fire has been identified as Jeffrey Grant, 57. LUDINGTON — A 40-year-old Chippewa County woman has been arrested as a person of interest in connection to a fatal fire that took place in Sheridan Township last week. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said a…

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