Tuesday crash victims identified.

January 29, 2020

Tuesday crash victims identified. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The victims of two separate crashes that occurred on Mason County highways Tuesday have been identified. Michael Molina, 48, of Branch was seriously injured after the Buick LaSbre he was driving lost control and collided with a Ford F-150 driven by Holly Lafleur, 49, of Manistee. The crash occurred about 9…

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Mason County Road Commission accepting logging bids.

January 29, 2020

Mason County Road Commission accepting logging bids. The Mason County Road Commission is accepting bids to log trees at three of its pits. For information please call Jeff Loeser or Mary Samuels at the road commission, 231-757-2882. The bids are due by 10 a.m. Feb. 10, 2020.

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Primary health care services to be offered at CMH in Ludington.

January 29, 2020

Primary health care services to be offered at CMH in Ludington. LUDINGTON — West Michigan Community Mental Health (WMCMH) and Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. have reached an agreement to open a primary care clinic at the CMH offices at 920 Diana St. As a federally qualified health center, Northwest Michigan Health Services provides a full array of physical health…

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Letter to editor: School board recognition month.

January 29, 2020

Letter to the Editor, by Jason Kennedy, superintendent of Ludington Area School District.  Dear Oriole Family: Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed January 2020 as School Board Recognition month. It is important that we take a moment to recognize and honor our Board members for their commitment and dedication to the students and families of our community. The Board is committed…

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Scottville Police Dept. selling unclaimed bicycles. 

January 29, 2020

Scottville Police Dept. selling unclaimed bicycles.  SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Police Department will be selling bicycles from its unclaimed property inventory. The department has a variety of bikes including children’s bikes, mountain bikes, BMX bikes and more. Revenues will support the SPD’s youth outreach programs. All bikes will be available to view and purchase at City Hall, 105 N. Main…

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Police busy with vehicle slide-offs on slushy roads.

January 29, 2020

Police busy with vehicle slide-offs on slushy 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 recent activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post, in Mason County: Monday, Jan. 27, 2020: – 6:52 p.m., car/deer crash, Sugar Grove Road near Stephens Road, Custer Township.…

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Recent deaths, posted Jan. 29, 2020

January 29, 2020

Recent deaths, posted Jan. 29, 2020 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Amarylis “Amy” Jean Kistler, 85, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at noon at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Riverton Township, with visitation starting at 11 a.m..  Arrangements were entrusted to…

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Recent births, posted Jan. 29, 2020. 

January 29, 2020

Recent births, posted Jan. 29, 2020.  The following births have been reported: (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). Braelynn Ray Sheafor, the daughter of Elizabeth and Trad Sheafor of Mears, was born January 21, 2020. Jacqueline Gerriann Black, the daughter of Bryana and Jared Black of Fountain, was born January 24, 2020. Raegan Layne Huggard, the daughter of…

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Ludington council hires new city attorney.

January 28, 2020

Ludington council hires new city attorney. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council, in a 4-3 vote, chose to hire a new city attorney for the remainder of the year Monday. The law firm Olson, Bzdok & Howard, P.C., of Traverse City, in conjunction with Ludington-based firm Carlos Alvarado Law, P.C., will now serve Ludington. The city…

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Man sentenced to 10-60 years in prison for fentanyl death.

January 28, 2020

Man sentenced to 10-60 years in prison for fentanyl death. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Sheridan Township man was sentenced to 10-60 years in prison Tuesday, Jan. 28, in 51st Circuit Court for a conviction of delivery of fentanyl causing death and third-offense habitual offender in connection to the death of Katie Lynn Fulton, 35, of…

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Driver injured after colliding with log truck.

January 28, 2020

Driver injured after colliding with log truck. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Branch man was injured Tuesday afternoon after his vehicle collided with a log truck on US 10 east of Walhalla. The crash occurred about noon. The injured driver was in an eastbound 2006 Ford Fusion when apparently he lost control of his vehicle and struck the westbound 2002…

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US 31 crash injures 2, closes highway.

January 28, 2020

US 31 crash injures 2, closes highway. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Two people were injured following a two vehicle crash on US 31 north of Fountain Road Tuesday morning. The crash occurred shortly after 9 a.m. when a northbound Buick LaSabre apparently lost control, crossed the centerline, and collided with a southbound Ford F-150 pickup truck,…

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Covenant Christian closed due to illness.

January 28, 2020

AMBER TOWNSHIP — Covenant Christian School has announced that it will be closed the remainder of the week due to illness.

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Police news.

January 28, 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 police activity in Mason County Monday, Jan. 27, 2020: – 8:05 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Hansen Road east of Meyers Road, Amber Township. – 2:34 p.m., (MCSO), larceny of a…

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Man sent to jail for attempted strangulation.

January 28, 2020

Man sent to jail for attempted strangulation. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 46-year-old Sheridan Township man was sentenced to serve five months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term Tuesday, Jan. 28, in 51st Circuit Court for convictions of attempted assault by strangulation, domestic violence and third-offense habitual offender. Bernard Joe Bovee, Jr., of 6590 E.…

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Man pleads guilty to attempted third-degree CSC.

January 28, 2020

Man pleads guilty to attempted third-degree CSC. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 37-year-old Sherman Township man pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 28, to attempted third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Timothy John Thorne, of 4020 N. Stephens Rd., faces one year in jail for the conviction. In exchange for his plea, one count of accosting…

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Mostly cloudy Wednesday.

January 28, 2020

Mostly cloudy Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tonight, cloudy skies with a few snow showers or flurries possible. Low temperature of 23 degrees. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 Cloudy. High 32; low 25 Precipitation: 10% day; 10% evening. Wind: E 1 mph day; S 3 mph evening. Humidity: 78% day; 85% evening. Sunrise: 8:06 a.m.; sunset: 5:51 p.m. Thursday, Jan.…

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Obituary: Debra Olson, 65, Ludington.

January 28, 2020

Obituary: Debra Olson, 65, Ludington. Debra S. Olson, 65, of Ludington passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at her home with her family at her side. She was born January 10, 1955 in Ludington to George and Lucille (Olson) Stalter.  Debra worked for Brill Manufacturing for 14 years. She enjoyed crocheting and her cats. She also enjoyed going for fall…

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