West Shore ESD hosts allied health competition.

January 10, 2020

West Shore ESD hosts allied health competition. #WestShoreSchoolNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief West Shore School News is a presentation of the West Shore Educational Service District. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — The Region 6 Health Occupational Students of America (HOSA) leadership conference was held Thursday at West Shore Community College. The event was hosted by the West Shore Educational Service…

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Dog missing following US 31 crash.

January 10, 2020

Dog missing following US 31 crash. #OceanaCounty WEARE TOWNSHIP — A 5-month-old white Maltese female dog is missing following a crash Thursday, Jan. 9, on US 31 north of Hammett Road near Pentwater. The small dog, which weighs 5 pounds or less, may have been ejected from the vehicle, said Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Shane Hasty. The sheriff’s office…

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Foraged Feast will benefit hospital’s culinary medicine program

January 10, 2020

Foraged Feast will benefit hospital’s culinary medicine program By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The fifth annual Foraged Feast, sponsored by the Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Foundation, will be held Saturday, Feb. 1 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Scottville Optimist Center. The fundraising event is a casual affair that celebrates the outdoors that features a wild game menu,…

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Winter storm warning: Freezing rain, snow tonight, Saturday.

January 10, 2020

Winter storm warning: Freezing rain, snow tonight, Saturday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A winter storm warning is in effect from 10 p.m. tonight until 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 12. Heavy mixed precipitation is expected with total snow and sleet accumulations of 3 to 10 inches and ice accumulations of 1/10 to 3/10 of an inch. Northeast winds will gust…

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Rev. Robert Beyer, 77, of Ludington.

January 10, 2020

Rev. Robert Beyer, 77, of Ludington. On January 8, 2020, Reverend Robert “Bob” E. Beyer passed away peacefully at his home in Ludington.  Born January 14, 1942 in Detroit, Bob was a lifelong learner who committed himself to connecting with, understanding and appreciating humanity. His kind, lighthearted and joyous personality was infectious to all those around him, and will be…

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Mermaid party at Ludington, Scottville libraries Saturday.

January 10, 2020

Mermaid party at Ludington, Scottville libraries Saturday. Children of all ages are invited to attend a Mermaid Party on Saturday, January 11, 11 a.m. at the Mason County District Library branches in Ludington and Scottville. The event will feature special treats, crafts, and a lot of fun. All are welcome to dress up. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an…

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Fund drive provides personalized care, comfort for cancer patients

January 10, 2020

Fund drive provides personalized care, comfort for cancer patients LUDINGTON — Local acts of charity and goodwill help provide personalized care and promote greater comfort for cancer patients in the Ludington area. Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital’s auxiliary group TWIG, “Together We Inspire Generosity,” raised $6,500 during their second annual TWIG Bazaar, where handmade items helped raise money to support special…

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MCC bus involved in minor crash.

January 9, 2020

MCC bus involved in minor crash. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A Mason County Central Schools bus, No. 29, was involved in a minor crash on South Gordon Road between US 10/31 and First Street Thursday afternoon. At the time of the crash, there were 32 students on board, non were injured nor was the driver. Superintendent Jeff Mount said a car…

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Home invasion tops 79th District Court arraignments.

January 9, 2020

Home invasion tops 79th District Court arraignments. #MasonCountyCourts. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Nathan Edward Schmidt, 24, of 112 S. Amber Rd., Amber Township, was arrested Jan. 1 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of first degree home invasion. Probable cause hearing: Jan. 15 at 1:30 p.m.…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Jan. 9, 2020.

January 9, 2020

79th District Court sentencings, posted Jan. 9, 2020. #MasonCountyCourts. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Jeremiah Philip Meyers, 38, of 9584 N. Tuttle Rd., Free Soil Township, pleaded guilty Jan. 7 to reckless driving and was sentenced to 28 days in jail with credit for 28 days served; 90 days discretionary jail for…

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California man injured in icy US 31 crash.

January 9, 2020

California man injured in icy US 31 crash. #OceanaCounty By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. WEARE TOWNSHIP — A California man was transported by Life EMS to Mercy Health Partners Hackley Campus in Muskegon Thursday, Jan. 9, at about 3 p.m. following a single-vehicle crash on southbound US 31 north of Hammett Road near Pentwater, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast.…

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Lighthouse association, historical society present writers series. 

January 9, 2020

Lighthouse association, historical society present writers series.  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association, along with the Mason County Historical Society, will again sponsor the Winter Writers Series.  The series begins on Thursday evening January 16 at 7 p.m. and will be held at United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 W. Bryant Road. The first speaker in…

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Happy New Year from Miss Ludington Area 2020

January 9, 2020

Happy New Year from Miss Ludington Area 2020 By Madelyn Shamel Happy New Year! It is your Miss Ludington Area here, Madelyn Shamel. I am so excited to start this new year of service in our community. I thought now would be a good time to give you all a little closer inside to who I am, what I’ve been…

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Obituary: Peggy White, 68, Ludington.

January 9, 2020
Obituary: Peggy White, 68, Ludington.

Obituary: Peggy White, 68, Ludington. RN Peggy White, 68, of Ludington, transitioned into heaven and met Jesus face-to-face and met up with her other family members on Wednesday, January 8, 2020.   Peggy was born in Detroit, the daughter of Gernard and Edna (Mitchell) Foster.  She graduated from Ferndale High School in 1969 and earned her RN license at Providence School…

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Crashes top police activity.

January 9, 2020

Crashes top police activity. #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 Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020: – 10:28 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, M 116 west of Piney Ridge, Hamlin Township. – 10:29 a.m., (MCSO), alarm…

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Freezing rain causes slippery roads

January 9, 2020

Freezing rain causes slippery roads Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Freezing rain has caused slippery roads. Temperatures are expected to rise into the evening with a low of 38 degrees. Chance of rain, 60% with wind gusts over 40 mph. A winter storm watch has been issued from 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10 until 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 12. Heavy…

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Recent deaths, posted Jan. 9, 2020

January 9, 2020

Recent deaths, posted Jan. 9, 2020 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Rev. Robert Edward Beyer, 77, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, January 8, 2020.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Peggy White, 68, of Ludington, died on January 8, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Sharron Ann Fugere Alviar, 73,…

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Full Court Press: LAS and MCC athletic directors.

January 8, 2020

Full Court Press: LAS and MCC athletic directors. Today MCP debuts its new sports webcast, Full Court Press. Host Marla Zatarga speaks with athletic directors Randy Fountain of Ludington Area Schools and Tim Genson of Mason County Central. Full Court Press will be posted weekly on Thursdays and will feature local sports and recreation topics. FCP is a presentation of…

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