Obituary: Calvin Anthony Garlick, 34, of Pensacola, Fla., formerly of Scottville

May 8, 2024

Calvin Anthony Garlick, 34, of Pensacola, Fla., formerly of Scottville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024 in Pensacola, Florida after being struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver. Calvin was born on April 4, 1989 in Ludington to Chris Garlick and Audrey Johnson. He was a graduate of the Mason County Central High School class of 2007. Calvin was…

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Recent death: Gary Michael Boyer, 32, of Mancelona

May 8, 2024

  Gary Michael Boyer, 32, of Mancelona, formerly of Irons, died on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024, at 5 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation begins at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing…

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Recent death: Adam Alfred Fredrickson, 37, of Manistee

May 8, 2024

Adam Alfred Fredrickson, 37, of Manistee, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  He was born May 6, 1987, in Manistee, the son of Arlie and Donna (Budzynski) Fredrickson. A full obituary will be posted later this week. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com _______ Support…

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15 kids involved in school bus crash

May 7, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief GRANT TOWNSHIP — Fifteen children were riding a Manistee Area Public Schools bus when it was involved in a vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon. The crash occurred at the intersection of County Line and Quarterline roads. Emergency personnel were called to the scene at 3:44 p.m. The bus, which begins its route with 21 children, was on…

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Firefighters quickly extinguish house fire

May 7, 2024

RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish a fire in a house at 2495 W. Meisenheimer Rd. Tuesday evening. Emergency units were initially dispatched to the scene at 9:03 p.m. and cleared at 10:16 p.m. Riverton Fire Chief Joe Cooper said the fire likely was caused by something cooking on a stove. He said heat got into a…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted May 7, 2024

May 7, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Timothy Lee Hansen, 65; child abusive commercial activity, two counts of using a computer to commit a crime, and accosting children for immoral purposes; arrested April 19 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned April 25; preliminary hearing: May 15; bail: $100,000…

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List of primary election candidates

May 7, 2024

On Aug. 6, Michigan will hold its primary election. During that election, partisan candidates will be selected to be their party’s nominee for the Nov. 5 General Election. Additionally, in some non-partisan races, if there are more than two candidates, the voters will narrow their choices to two finalists for the General Election. Polls are open on election day from…

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Regional High School Art Exhibition opens at Manierre Dawson gallery

May 7, 2024

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with West Shore Community College. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – The West Shore Community College Art Department is hosting the 26th annual Regional High School Art Exhibition, titled “Freedom of Choice/Free Will.” The exhibition began Monday in the college’s Manierre Dawson Gallery. Student artwork will be displayed through May 24.…

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Mason County Campground opens May 16 for an extended season

May 7, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Campground will open for the 2024 season on Thursday, May 16. The 56-campsite campground, operated by the Mason County Parks and Recreation Commission, is set in the woods at 5906 W. Chauvez Road. The campground also features four camper cabins, two which sleep six people. A new playscape for 5-to12 year-olds has been…

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Obituary: Ila Mae Smith, 94, of Custer

May 7, 2024

Ila Mae Smith, 94, of Custer, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Medilodge in Ludington. Ila was born on January 14, 1929, in Flint, to Hiram and Edith (Henson) Price. She was raised on a farm in Melvin, before moving with her family to a farm just north of Custer. She graduated from Custer High School with the…

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Employment Opportunity: Middle School Math Teacher

May 7, 2024

Employment Opportunity: Middle School Math Teacher This is a paid posting. Posted until May 22, 2024

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State trooper arrested for domestic violence

May 6, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A Michigan State Police trooper is facing charges for domestic violence, a misdemeanor, following an April 14, 2024 arrest by Ludington Police Department. Sammy Sidney Seymour, Jr., 50, is assigned to the Cadillac MSP post. According to arraignment information from the 79th District Court, he was arraigned on April 14. A pre-trial conference between…

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Judge should not choose one of the prosecutor candidates for interim

May 6, 2024

Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Late last month, Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Lauren Kreinbrink announced her resignation effective June 1. Michigan law MCL 201.35(1) states that in the event of a vacancy in the office of prosecuting attorney, the circuit court judge shall (must) fill the vacancy by appointment, and that the person appointed shall hold the office for the…

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Weekend police news, posted May 6, 2024

May 6, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, May 3, 2024: 7:06 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, 3900 block of West US 10, Amber Township. 9:11 a.m., (MCSO), disturbance, 2500 block of East Michigan Street, Free Soil…

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Obituary: Pat Stevenson, 87, of Ludington

May 6, 2024

Pat Stevenson, of Ludington, passed away peacefully, with family at her bedside, on April 26, 2024.  The cause of death was complications from Alzheimer’s disease.  She was 87 years old. Born Patricia Joan Willemin on January 5, 1937 in Detroit, to Amedeus and Margaret (Treharne) Willemin, Pat grew up in a close-knit family with four siblings.  Known in those days…

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Recent births, posted May 6, 2024

May 6, 2024

Dylan Thomas Kolaski, the son of Ada and Jordan Kolaski of Ludington, was born on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births     Help Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest way…

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VIDEO: More cherry blossoms!

May 5, 2024

Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief We can’t get enough of this year’s cherry blossoms. Here’s a video of some of the scenes in Riverton Township, Mason County, and Hart Township, Oceana County.   _____   Receive daily MCP and OCP news…

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PHOTO FEATURE: Cherry blossoms!

May 4, 2024

Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Mason and Oceana counties. Images were created in Riverton (Mason) and Hart (Oceana) townships. ________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for…

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