Fog expected tonight, Monday morning.

January 3, 2021

Fog expected tonight, Monday morning. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Partly to mostly cloudy skies tonight. Areas of dense fog. Low temperature of 28 degrees. Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Areas of dense morning fog. Partly cloudy skies in the morning will give way to cloudy skies during the…

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First local New Year’s baby born Jan. 1. 

January 2, 2021

First local New Year’s baby born Jan. 1.  LUDINGTON — The first baby born in Mason County at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is Waylon Dean Yoder, who entered the world at 2:01 p.m. today weighing 8 pounds, 10 ounces and measuring 22.5 inches long. Yoder is the son of Wilmer J. Yoder and Regina R. Yoder of Scottville and has…

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Happy New Year from MCP!

December 31, 2020

Happy New Year from MCP! Here’s to 2021, you couldn’t have come any sooner. At this point it’s rather cliche’ and repetitive to say how bad 2020 was. We aren’t in the clear yet, but here’s to a healthy 2021 and the restoration of life back to normal.

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Spectrum Health Community Update, Dec. 31, 2020.

December 31, 2020

Spectrum Health Community Update, Dec. 31, 2020. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital provides a bi-weekly community update regarding activities and current information. Some content will be related to the COVID-19 pandemic as new information becomes available or changes occur. Other content will be general information related to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. For the latest COVID-19 information, visit spectrumhealth.org/covid-19. The…

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Alayah, Jaxon/Jaxton/Jackson most popular local baby names of 2020. 

December 31, 2020

Alayah, Jaxon/Jaxton/Jackson most popular local baby names of 2020.  LUDINGTON — Of the 317 babies born at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital in 2020, two names were tops on the list for new parents. For girls, the No. 1 choice in 2020 was Alayah. For boys, the most popular baby names in 2020 – a three-way tie – were Jaxon, Jaxton…

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Two separate crashes cause injuries Wednesday.

December 31, 2020

Two separate crashes cause injuries Wednesday. #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. MASON COUNTY — Two separate vehicle crashes Wednesday, Dec. 30, resulted in injuries for three people, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The first accident occurred at 7:20 a.m. on US 10 west…

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Obituary: Carolyn Jane Swiger, 83, of Scottville

December 31, 2020

Obituary: Carolyn Jane Swiger, 83, of Scottville On December 30 2020, artist, painter, grandmother, and wonderful mother Carolyn Jane Swiger of Scottville peacefully passed away at home while in the loving care of her family. Born in the old Manistee hospital on Jan 10, 1937, Carolyn grew up between the Big and Little Sable rivers in Millerton, where her mother, Margret…

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Recent deaths, posted Dec. 31, 2020

December 31, 2020

Recent deaths, posted Dec. 31, 2020 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: Rose Marie Sutton, 81, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, December 30, 2020.  Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services, Scottville. Carolyn Jane Swiger, 83, of…

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Badger, PM 41 sold to Ohio shipping company.

December 30, 2020

Badger, PM 41 sold to Ohio shipping company. By Rob  Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The S.S. Badger, along with the Pere Marquette 41 and its tug, Undaunted, have been sold to a family-operated shipping company based out of Middleburg Heights, Ohio.  Interlake Holding Company announced today the purchase of Lake Michigan Carferry Company and Pere Marquette Shipping Company. The acquisition…

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Assault charges top 79th District Court arraignments

December 30, 2020

Assault charges top 79th District Court arraignments By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Krista Michelle Rodriguez, 43, of 915 E. Maple St., Apt. 1, Ludington, was arrested Dec. 27 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of assault with intent to do great bodily…

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Suspect allegedly assaults victim, steals cell phone.

December 30, 2020

Suspect allegedly assaults victim, steals cell phone. #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. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A report will be forwarded to the Mason County Prosecutor’s Office following a 911 call reporting an assault and a larceny of a cell phone Tuesday, Dec. 29, shortly after…

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Free tows available New Year’s Eve.

December 30, 2020

Free tows available New Year’s Eve. LUDINGTON — New Year’s Eve celebrations will likely look different for many local revelers this year. But, for those who party a little too much, there are options. Free towing services and rides are available beginning 9 p.m. Dec. 31 through 4 a.m. Jan. 1 from the following businesses:  Auto Ranch Towing & Salvage,…

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Fire destroys Grant Township home. 

December 30, 2020

Fire destroys Grant Township home.  GRANT TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a home at 770 W. Deer Run Rd. late Tuesday evening. Grant Township Fire Department and Free Soil/Meade Fire Department were called to the residence at the 10:18 p.m. According to dispatch information, the occupant stated she had knocked over a candle.  According to Free Soil/Meade Fire Chief Vince Williams,…

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Recent births, posted Dec. 30, 2020.

December 30, 2020

Recent births, posted Dec. 30, 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). Kaine Alexander Linstrom, Jr., the son of Darica Brooks and Kaine Linstrom of Ludington, was born Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2020. Clara Ann Yankee, the daughter of Kayela…

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Cloudy skies expected last day of 2020; snow New Year’s Day. 

December 30, 2020

Cloudy skies expected last day of 2020; snow New Year’s Day.  The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Mostly cloudy tonight with snow showers. Low temperature of 23 degrees with winds west-northwest at 10 to 15 mph. Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 (New Year’s Eve) Considerable cloudiness. High 30; low 17…

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Obituary: Cindy Bassett, 58, of Branch.

December 30, 2020

Obituary: Cindy Bassett, 58, of Branch. Cindy Lou Bassett of Branch, shed her earthly bonds on Saturday, December 26, 2020. Born on Dec. 17, 1962 to Burdette and Jacqueline (Davison) Bassett in Muskegon, she grew up in Fruitport. A few years after her father’s death, her mother opened Jackee’s restaurant in Custer, where Cindy worked as a cook for her…

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‘It’s been a great ride.’ 

December 29, 2020

‘It’s been a great ride.’  Mason County Prosecutor Paul Spaniola reflects on 36-year law career. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — Many high-profile cases have landed on Paul Spaniola’s desk as Mason County Prosecuting Attorney. As he readies for retirement at the end of this year, Spaniola reflects on his 36-year career in law. “It’s bittersweet,” he said. “It’s been…

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Police news.

December 29, 2020

Police news. #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 Monday, Dec. 28, 2020: 4:48 a.m., a 26 year-old Maspeth, New York woman was arrested for assault following a 911 call reporting an assault, Deer Run Road, Grant Township.…

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Teens suffer minor injuries in rollover crash.

December 29, 2020

Teens suffer minor injuries in rollover crash. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Two teenage boys from Free Soil received minor injuries in a single-vehicle rollover crash Monday, Dec. 28, shortly after 9:30 p.m. in the 5700 block of Stiles Road near Beyer Road, according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Dan Thomas of the Hart post. Hamlin Township Fire Department and Life EMS…

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County board to vote on resolution thanking health care workers.

December 29, 2020

County board to vote on resolution thanking health care workers. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Board of Commissioners is expected to vote on a resolution Tuesday evening, Dec. 29, formally thanking “Mason County’s health care and elder care workers” in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The resolution reads as follows: Whereas, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is a respiratory disease…

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Obituary: Dale Organ, 88, Ludington.

December 29, 2020

Obituary: Dale Organ, 88, Ludington. Dale Edward Organ, 88, of Ludington passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020. He was born June 8, 1932 in Ludington to Edward and Beatrice (Hayse) Organ. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1951. After high school, Dale was drafted into the U.S. Army and proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict. He was…

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