Ludington man arrested following two hit-and-run crashes.

November 27, 2019

Ludington man arrested following two hit-and-run crashes. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a 36-year-old Ludington man today, Wednesday, Nov. 26, following two hit-and-run crashes.  According to Sheriff Kim Cole, law enforcement started looking for the man following an 11:14 a.m. crash at the corner of US 10/31 and Brye Road. A vehicle description and partial plate…

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Arts in motion, a special program

November 27, 2019

Arts in Motion LUDINGTON — Every Monday morning from 9 to 11 a.m. a special program meets at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St. Arts in Motion is a program opened to the public that specializes in adaptive instruction in the creative arts for the physically, emotionally or mentally challenged. Based in Grand Rapids, the…

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Obituary: Lyle Collins, 78, of Ludington

November 27, 2019

Obituary: Lyle Collins, 78, of Ludington Lyle L. Collins of Ludington passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Monday, November 25, 2019, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital following an exhausting battle with cancer. He was born in July 16, 1941 in Hamlin Township, the son Clarence A. and Dorothy L. (Lange) Collins. His family moved to Pere Marquette Township where…

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Suspect arrested on drug warrant in possession of meth, counterfeit money.

November 27, 2019

Suspect arrested on drug warrant in possession of meth, counterfeit money. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A 32-year-old Norton Shores man arrested on a felony drug warrant was in possession of suspected methamphetamine and a dozen $20 counterfeit bills Tuesday, Nov. 26, shortly before 4 p.m. at the intersection of Jebavy Drive and Bryant Road, according to Mason County Sheriff…

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Obituary: Douglas Soberalski, 62, Ludington

November 27, 2019

Obituary: Douglas Soberalski, 62, Ludington. Douglas Duane Soberalski, 62. of Ludington died peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at his home in Amber Township.  Doug was born on April 11, 1957 in Ludington, the middle child of Gerald and Virginia (Mathews) Soberalski and graduated from Mason County Central with the class of 1975.  On June 15, 1996 he married “Cookie” Mary Colyer…

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Several holiday events planned in Mason County.

November 27, 2019

Several events planned by local organizations are happening in Mason County over the next couple of months. Here is a list of several of those events: Food & Drink Events West Michigan B&B Cookie Tour, Friday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 7 and Friday, Dec. 13 and Saturday, Dec. 14; 6-9 p.m. This second annual event lets you sample the…

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Resisting police charge tops recent arraignments. 

November 27, 2019

Resisting police charge tops recent arraignments.  LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Ricky Luther Schodowski, 34, of 842 N. US 31, Custer Township, was arrested Nov. 21 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on a felony charge of assault/resisting/obstructing police and misdemeanor charges of driving while license expired and failure to display…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Nov. 27, 2019.

November 27, 2019

79th District Court sentencings, posted Nov. 27, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Anthony Craig Hill, 51, of 204 E. Fourth St., Ludington, pleaded guilty Nov. 19 to second offense domestic violence and was sentenced to 23 days in jail with credit for 23 days served; one year discretionary jail for two…

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Needle, syringe found in vehicle during traffic stop.

November 27, 2019

Needle, syringe found in vehicle during traffic stop. #MasonCountyCrime BRANCH TOWNSHIP – A needle and syringe were found by Mason County sheriff’s deputies inside a vehicle during a traffic stop on US 10 and Budzynski Road Tuesday, Nov. 26, shortly after 2:30 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A 32-year-old Ludington man was arrested for operating while under…

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Recent births, reported Nov. 27, 2019

November 27, 2019

Recent births, reported Nov. 27, 2019 Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Laylah Rose Green, the daughter of Lori Holden of Free Soil, was born November 12, 2019. Emerson William McCallum, the son of Stacy Lindenau and Luke McCallum of Ludington, was born November 13, 2019. Madison Marie Michels, the daughter of Katie Schiebner and Nicholas Michels of…

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Winds, lakeshore flooding continue until early Thursday morning.

November 27, 2019

Winds, lakeshore flooding continue until early Thursday morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The National Weather Service has issued a lakeshore flood warning through 4 a.m. Thursday. West winds of 20 to 30 mphs with gusts near 50 mph are expected. Winds will turn northwest this evening. Waves in Lake Michigan may reach 10 to 15 feet. Tonight, cloudy with…

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Recent deaths, posted Nov. 27, 2019

November 27, 2019

Recent deaths, posted Nov. 27, 2019 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Carol “Suzy” Ann Cerminaro, 83, of Ludington, died Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Lyle Collins, 78, of Ludington, died on Monday, November 25, 2019. Douglas Duane Soberalski, 62, of Ludington died on Tuesday, November 26, 2019.   Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington,…

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Shirts being sold to help Kurt Malzahn

November 26, 2019

Shirts being sold to help Kurt Malzahn LUDINGTON — A special fund has been established for City of Ludington Water Plant Supervisor Kurt Malzahn who accidentally fell into a valve pit at the water tank at US 10/31 and Brye Road in Amber Township last week. Malzahn remains hospitalized in Grand Rapids.  Read more here. A fund has been established…

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Lakeshore flood warning, wind advisory issued.

November 26, 2019

Lakeshore flood warning, wind advisory issued. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory, along with a lakeshore flood warning through late Wednesday evening or early Thursday morning. Northwest winds are expected to increase to 20 to 30 mph with gusts in excess of 45 mph. Waves in Lake Michigan may reach 10 to…

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Aggravated domestic assault arrest tops police activity.

November 26, 2019

Aggravated domestic assault arrest tops police activity. #MasonCountyCrime SHERMAN TOWNSHIP – The victim of a domestic violence incident that occurred shortly after 1 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, in the 6700 block of North Claeys Drive was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A 38-year-old Westland, Michigan man was arrested for aggravated…

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Legends, QDMA to host deer showcase. 

November 26, 2019

Legends, QDMA to host deer showcase.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Legends Taxidermy, 5089 N. US 31, is again hosting the Whitetail Aging and Local Deer Showcase Night on Friday, December 6 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Legends and the West Shore Branch of QDMA are inviting hunters to bring their deer jaw bones and antlers to Legends Taxidermy to get them…

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MCC PTC seeking donations, volunteers for Holiday Shoppe

November 26, 2019

MCC PTC seeking donations, volunteers for Holiday Shoppe SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central PTC’s annual Holiday Shoppe offers an opportunity for children to buy Christmas presents for their family members at low prices. These are often the only presents some children can buy. However, the organization is in need of many more donations of new, packaged items, and also…

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History: Pilgrimage to John Deere country.

November 25, 2019

History: Pilgrimage to John Deere country. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Editor’s Note: This history column is a presentation of Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care. The majority of these columns concentrate on local history. But, from time to time, there are stories beyond the boundaries of Mason County that may also be of interest to MCP’s readership. When you…

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