Obituary: Robert J. Cole, 67, Ludington.

February 13, 2020

Obituary: Robert J. Cole, 67, Ludington. Robert J. Cole, 67, of Ludington passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born December 20, 1952 in Ludington to Edward and Almeda (Campbell) Cole. Robert enlisted in the US Marines in 1971 and proudly served his country.  In his spare time, he loved shooting…

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Snow to continue into Friday morning.

February 13, 2020

Snow to continue into Friday morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A winter weather advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14. Snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches are expected. Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 Cloudy early with partial sunshine expected. Plus, a few snow flurries or showers. High 16; low 15 Precipitation: 20% day; 10% evening. Wind:…

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Verdict expected Thursday in trial involving Branch Twp. man accused of assaulting deputy.

February 12, 2020

Verdict expected Thursday in trial involving Branch Twp. man accused of assaulting deputy. LUDINGTON — A trial in 51st Circuit Court involving a Branch Township man accused of assaulting a Mason County sheriff deputy is expected to end Thursday. Robb Ray Dodson, 54, of 6925 E. Bockstandz Road, was arrested Feb. 13, 2019 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on…

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Django Reinhard tribute with Jimmy Grant Trio, Third Coast Swing Sunday at LACA.

February 12, 2020
Django Reinhard tribute with Jimmy Grant Trio, Third Coast Swing Sunday at LACA.

Django Reinhard tribute with Jimmy Grant Trio, Third Coast Swing Sunday at LACA. LUDINGTON — An afternoon dedicated to Django Reinhard and the music of Eastern Europe will take place at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St., on Sunday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. The Jimmy Grant Trio featuring Tommy Davy, a national touring musical act from…

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Deputies busy with crashes.

February 12, 2020

Deputies busy with crashes. #MasonCountyCrime 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 Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020: – 2:11 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Angling and Victory roads, Hamlin Township. – 5:37 a.m., alarm activation, Amber Township. – 11:20…

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Recent births, posted Feb. 12, 2020. 

February 12, 2020

Recent births, posted Feb. 12, 2020.  The birth announcements are a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  The following births have been reported: (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). Brianna Jade VanDerZanden, the daughter of Brittany Ball and Randy VanDerZanden of Mears, was born Monday, February 10, 2020. Nora Rose McDonald, the daughter of Britney and…

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Snow to continue Thursday.

February 12, 2020

Snow to continue Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Snow this evening will continue through Thursday, up to 1 inch expected. Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020 Snow showers with 1 to 3 inches expected. High 20; low 11 Precipitation: 60% day; 60% evening. Wind: N 14 mph day; NW 7 mph evening. Humidity: 77% day; 77% evening. Sunrise: 7:48 a.m.; sunset:…

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Hart man sent to prison for dealing meth.

February 11, 2020

Hart man sent to prison for dealing meth. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 28-year-old Hart man was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 11, to two to 20 years in prison for a conviction of possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine. Robert Allen King, of 3752 W. Van Buren Rd., was convicted as a second-offense habitual…

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Ludington man sentenced for heroin, fentanyl.

February 11, 2020

Ludington man sentenced for heroin, fentanyl. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 39-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to serve eight months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for convictions of delivery of heroin less than 50 grams and possession of fentanyl less than 25 grams in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 11. Thomas James Robinson, Jr.,…

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Woman who threatened to burn down Walmart pleads guilty to resisting arrest, retail fraud.

February 11, 2020

Woman who threatened to burn down Walmart pleads guilty to resisting arrest, retail fraud. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 24-year-old homeless woman who threatened to burn down Walmart last November pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 11, to charges of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and retail fraud. Morgan Faith Johnson was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies,…

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Over $48 in fuel stolen in gas drive-off.

February 11, 2020

Over $48 in fuel stolen in gas drive-off. #MasonCountyCrime 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 police activity in Mason County: Monday, Feb. 10, 2020: – 1:23 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), gas drive-off, $48.53 in fuel was stolen, Scottville EZ Mart, 400 block…

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GOP to hold monthly meeting Thursday.

February 11, 2020

GOP to hold monthly meeting Thursday. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Republican Executive Committee will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mason County Airport meeting room.

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Snow expected Wednesday night.

February 11, 2020

Snow expected Wednesday night. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Some lingering evening flurries or snow showers possible tonight. Low temperature of 25 degrees. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020 A mix of clouds and sun early, then becoming cloudy later in the day. Snow in the evening will transition to snow showers overnight with one to three inches expected. High 36; low…

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History: Eden Twp’s Griswolds and their legacy on local education.

February 10, 2020

History: Eden Twp’s Griswolds and their legacy on local education. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Editor’s Note: MC History Spotlight is a regular history column brought to you by Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care. Prologue: This is a continuation of MCP’s series on the histories of Mason County’s public schools. There are many people and families to write about…

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Police busy with crashes on snowy roads.

February 10, 2020

Police busy with crashes on snowy roads. #MasonCountyCrime 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 over the weekend: Friday, Feb. 7, 2020: – 7:51 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Meisenheimer Road east of Stiles Road, Riverton…

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LMTA to begin Saturday Scottville bus service.

February 10, 2020

LMTA to begin Saturday Scottville bus service. Ludington Mass Transit Authority has announced that it will begin to offer bus service between Scottville and Ludington beginning Saturday, Feb. 29. The schedule is as follows: Ludington to Scottville: 8 a.m. 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 1 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Scottville to Ludington: 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 3 p.m.…

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Several promoted at Smith & Eddy Insurance.

February 10, 2020

Several promoted at Smith & Eddy Insurance. SCOTTVILLE — Smith & Eddy Insurance has announced that it recently has made several staff promotions and re-alignments. “Smith & Eddy has seen incredible growth the last few years and we are always looking at improving how we serve our customers,” said President Scott Smith. “We have had new hires and some retirements…

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LHS Sports Booster Club holding Cash Bash Friday.

February 10, 2020

LHS Sports Booster Club holding Cash Bash Friday. LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School Sports Booster Club will hold its Cash Bash fundraiser during halftime of the varsity boys basketball game against Manistee High School on Friday, Feb. 14. Tickets are $20 each or six for $100. The Cash Bash is the sports booster club’s largest fundraiser of the year…

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