Scottville man dies in Tuttle Road crash.

October 11, 2019

Scottville man dies in Tuttle Road crash. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 21-year-old Scottville man died Friday evening following a single vehicle crash on North Tuttle Road. The man was driving a Chevrolet demolition derby car northbound on Tuttle Road, south of Filburn Road, when he apparently left the roadway and struck a ditch on the east side of the road.…

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LHS Homecoming King and Queen

October 11, 2019

LHS Homecoming King and Queen LUDINGTON — The 2019 Ludington High School Homecoming King and Queen were crowned Friday evening at Oriole Field. Queen is Heather Kaatz, daughter of Bruce and Michaele Ray. King is Ian Thibault, son of Dana and Will Thibault.

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Firefighters save newly built house. 

October 11, 2019

Firefighters save newly built house.  #MasonCountyNews. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Firefighters were able to contain a fire on the site of a house under construction at 2903 S. Lakeshore Drive Friday, Oct. 11. Pere Marquette Township Fire Department and Riverton Township Fire Department were dispatched about 5:15 p.m. and were able to extinguish it before it caused excessive damage. Ludington…

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Walkerville man charged with vehicle theft following morning manhunt.

October 11, 2019

Walkerville man charged with vehicle theft following morning manhunt. #MasonCountyCrime By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Dustin Allen Himes, Jr. 25, of 4570 N. 176th Ave., Walkerville, was arrested early this morning, Oct. 11, by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies and charged with larceny from a vehicle and unlawfully driving away an automobile (UDAA).  The UDAA of a 2006 GMC…

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Driver, passenger injured in 2-vehicle crash.

October 11, 2019

Driver, passenger injured in 2-vehicle crash. #MasonCounty LUDINGTON – An 18-year-old Mears man and a 21-year-old Greenville, Ohio woman were transported by Life EMS to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Danaher and Delia streets Thursday, Oct. 10, shortly after 4:30 p.m., according to Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett. The Mears man was southbound…

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Teen accused of bringing stun gun, knife to school.

October 11, 2019

Teen accused of bringing stun gun, knife to school. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 17-year-old student faces a felony of possession/sale of a taser and a misdemeanor of weapons–free schools – possessing a weapon – for alleging carrying a stun gun and a knife at Pentwater High School, Sept. 16. Kyle James, of 7320 S. Stiles Rd.,…

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Safe Harbor Credit Union to celebrate International Credit Union Day.

October 11, 2019

Safe Harbor Credit Union to celebrate International Credit Union Day. LUDINGTON — On Thursday, October 17, 2019, Safe Harbor Credit Union will join with 56,000 credit unions around the world in celebration of International Credit Union (ICU) Day. Coffee, punch, goodies, and prizes will be available at the credit union, 1200 E. Tinkham Ave. There are over 200 million credit…

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The Scoop: Fall at the libraries.

October 11, 2019

The Scoop: Fall at the libraries. LUDINGTON — Today on The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Eric Smith and Sue Carlson, directors of the Mason County District Library about events happening at the library this fall. They also talk about the library’s Unbound program for students at Mason County Central Schools and Gateway to Success Academy, along with many of…

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History: The Ludington Ski Hill.

October 11, 2019

History: The Ludington Ski Hill. 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. This regular column features a story from our county’s past. Today, we feature the story of the Ludington Ski Hill. Back in the early 60s, a group of fruit farmers…

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Jebavy Drive re-opens.

October 11, 2019

Jebavy Drive re-opens. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Jebavy Drive north of US 10 has been re-opened to through-traffic. The road had been closed in the 100 block due to water main installment to a new building. Work crews will continue to be in the area, drivers are asked to use caution.

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Vehicle break-in among police activity.

October 11, 2019

Vehicle break-in among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019: – 6:56 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Stiles Road north of Beyer Road, Victory Township. – 10:23 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 52-year-old man was arrested on a warrant, US 10 near Murphy USA convenience store, Pere Marquette…

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Obituary: Shirley Rybicki, 82, Free Soil.

October 11, 2019

Obituary: Shirley Rybicki, 82, Free Soil. Shirley Ann Rybicki, 82, of Free Soil, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Oakview Medical Care Facility.   Shirley Benson was born on November 21, 1936 to Harold and Julia Benson.  She graduated from Ludington High School, class of 1954. Shirley married Charles Austin in June of 1954.  In September of 1991, Shirley…

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Recent deaths, posted Oct. 11, 2019

October 11, 2019

Recent deaths, posted Oct. 11, 2019 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP:’ Lewis Earl McDonald, 69, of Fountain died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, October 7, 2019. A celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Bachelor Evangelical Church, 5940 E. Sugar Grove Rd., Fountain. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. and the…

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Sheriff’s deputies searching for car theft suspect.

October 10, 2019

Sheriff’s deputies searching for car theft suspect. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies are searching for a man involved in stealing a car earlier this evening, Oct. 10, from the Lowe’s parking lot, in the 4400 block of West US 10. The man allegedly stole a vehicle and then abandoned that vehicle. He was later seen at Wal-Mart,…

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79th District Court arraignments, Oct. 10, 2019

October 10, 2019

79th District Court arraignments, Oct. 10, 2019 LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Richard William Kuehler, 55, homeless, was arrested Oct. 8 by Michigan State Police (MSP) on a felony charge of false report or threat of terrorism. Probable cause hearing: Oct. 16 at 1:30 p.m. Bail: $10,000 cash/surety. -Wade James Vangelderen,…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Oct. 10, 2019.

October 10, 2019

79th District Court sentencings, posted Oct. 10, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Robert James Lessard, 43, homeless, pleaded guilty Oct. 8 to stalking and was sentenced to 17 days in jail with credit for 17 days served; 180 days discretionary jail for two years; no contact with the victim; must have…

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Scottville man sentenced to prison for CSC.

October 10, 2019

Scottville man sentenced to prison for CSC. #MasonCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 44-year-old Scottville man was recently sentenced to two to 15 years in prison in 51st Circuit Court for a conviction of third-degree criminal sexual conduct – victim age 13-15. David Joseph Wildfong, of 159. W Kistler Rd., pleaded “no contest,” Aug. 19, to the felony…

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Hospital volunteers donate first $50,000 of $250,000 cancer patient fund commitment.

October 10, 2019

Hospital volunteers donate first $50,000 of $250,000 cancer patient fund commitment. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The volunteers of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital presented a $50,000 check Wednesday evening for the hospital foundation’s Cancer Patient Assistance Fund, spearheading the first payment of a $250,000 pledge. The payment was given at the annual volunteer recognition banquet, held at Lincoln Hills Golf Club, where…

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