More rain Tuesday-Thursday; temperatures will drop by Wednesday.

September 30, 2019

More rain Tuesday-Thursday; temperatures will drop by Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Some clouds expected tonight. A stray thunderstorm or shower is possible. Low temperature of 69 degrees. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 Thunderstorms likely. High 71; low 54 Precipitation: 90% day; 100% evening. Wind: SW 7 mph day; NNE 7 mph evening. Humidity: 91% day; 97% evening. Sunrise: 7:42…

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Congratulations to Mason County Eastern for a great weekend:

September 30, 2019

Congratulations to Mason County Eastern for a great weekend: First Place in the West Michigan D Fishing Tournament (see related story here) First place in boys cross country at Fruitport Invitational. First place equestrian team regionals. Second place robotics at Ferris State University.

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Man arrested for 6th-offense DWLS following crash.

September 30, 2019

Man arrested for 6th-offense DWLS following crash. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP – A 36-year-old Ludington man was arrested for sixth-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) after he caused a three-vehicle crash Sunday, Sept. 29, at 11:10 a.m. at US 10 and Meyers Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “It was determined the Ludington man was driving too fast for…

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Obituary: Irene Lenz, 85, Ludington.

September 30, 2019

Obituary: Irene Lenz, 85, Ludington. Irene Ella Lenz, 85, of Ludington, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 30, 2019. She was born July 14, 1934 in Paris, Mich. to Virgil and Beatrice (Parker) Culp. Irene graduated from Evart High School in 1952. She married the late John Lenz Sr. on September 10, 1955. Together they…

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Recent births, reported Sept. 30, 2019

September 30, 2019

Recent births, reported Sept. 30, 2019 Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Vada Grace Petersen, the daughter of Kaley and Frederick Petersen of Ludington, was born September 29, 2019. Dash William Blamer, the son of Tracy and Keith Blamer of Pentwater, was born September 25, 2019. Ryver Elaine Dehaan, the daughter of Kourteney Selby and Cody Dehaan of…

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Recent deaths, posted Sept. 30, 2019.

September 30, 2019

Recent deaths, posted Sept. 30, 2019. The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Pastor Daniel Richard Rader, 73, of Yuma, Ariz., and formerly of Ludington, died on Friday, September 27, 2019.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at noon. Visitation…

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MCE team takes first place in fishing tourney.

September 30, 2019

MCE team takes first place in fishing tourney. STRONACH TOWNSHIP — Mason County Eastern students Keegan Bates and Wyatt Crawford were the big winners in the inaugural West Michigan D League Fishing Tournament, which took place Sunday, Sept. 29 on Manistee Lake, at the Stronach boat launch. Seven teams, representing four schools competed. Schools represented were MCE, Bear Lake, Brethren,…

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Hackert Lake Improvement Board to meet.

September 30, 2019

Hackert Lake Improvement Board to meet. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Hackert Lake Improvement Board will meet on Monday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. at Amber Township Hall, 144 S. Amber Road.  The only agenda item at this time is discussion with the Mason County drain commissioner on what can be done to keep the lake drain operational.   

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Patron reportedly exposes himself to cab driver, stiffs fare.

September 29, 2019

Patron reportedly exposes himself to cab driver, stiffs fare. #MasonCountyCrime RIVERTON TOWNSHIP – A female taxi cab driver reported to police that a male patron exposed himself to her and then refused to pay for the cab fare Sunday morning, Sept. 29, at 4:30 a.m. at the intersection of Scottville and Hawley roads, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…

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Fight erupts at Dollar General.

September 29, 2019

Fight erupts at Dollar General. #MasonCountyCrime SCOTTVILLE – Charges of assault and trespassing are being sought against two women who allegedly got into a fight at the Dollar General store on South Main Street Friday evening, Sept. 27, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A 50-year-old Scottville woman and a 68-year-old Fountain woman are suspects in the altercation that…

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Rain expected most of this week.

September 29, 2019

Rain expected most of this week. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Cloudy with occasional showers tonight. Low temperature of 54 degrees. Monday, Sept. 30, 2019 Rain showers early with some sunshine later in the day. Thunderstorms developing after midnight. High 77; low 68 Precipitation: 60% day; 80% evening. Wind: SSE 12 mph day; SSW 11 mph evening. Humidity: 86% day;…

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Recent deaths, posted Sept. 29, 2019. The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP:

September 29, 2019

Recent deaths, posted Sept. 29, 2019. The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Jasper “Jack” Lawrence Cunningham, 89, of Branch, died on Monday, September 23, 2019. Beverly Jean Comstock, 89, of Ludington, died on Friday, September 27, 2019. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting.  Listing of 2019 deaths

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The Makers: Applefest!

September 28, 2019

The Makers: Applefest! By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The Makers Series is a semi-monthly series brought to you by Preferred Credit Union. LUDINGTON — Preparations are underway for next week’s St. Simon Applefest. The event takes a lot of volunteers. For the past two weeks crews have been working at Ludington Area Catholic School getting desserts ready. Applefest is a major fundraiser…

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Mason County Reformed Church Fall Fest.

September 28, 2019

Mason County Reformed Church Fall Fest. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Mason County Reformed Church, 45 S. Amber Road, will hold its annual Fall Fest Weekend on Saturday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 13. A chili cook off and live music will take place at the church, located at the corner of US 10-31 and Amber Road, from 6 to 8 p.m.…

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New center gives emotional wellness support for Scottville Ele. students.

September 27, 2019

New center gives emotional wellness support for Scottville Ele. students. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central’s Scottville Elementary (grades kindergarten through second grade) has found a way to counter some emotional challenges that some children face during the school day. Beginning this school year, the school opened the Spartan Success Center, a room that allows children an…

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Historical society seeking preservation award applicants. 

September 27, 2019

Historical society seeking preservation award applicants.  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Historical Society is accepting applications for the Haskell Historic Preservation Award for 2019. The Henry and Elizabeth Haskell Award for Historic Preservation is given to an individual, business, or corporation who restores a local building for historic preservation of its architectural heritage. The award is presented yearly…

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Riverton Township to hold Heritage Day celebration.

September 27, 2019

Riverton Township to hold Heritage Day celebration. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Riverton Township will hold Heritage Day on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Riverton Town Hall from 1 to 4 p.m. The event will celebrate the remodeling of the town hall with a bench dedication in memory of Rita Johnson, who served many years on the township board of trustees. A…

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Felony assault tops recent arraignments, posted Sept. 27, 2019.

September 27, 2019

Felony assault tops recent arraignments, posted Sept. 27, 2019. #MasonCountyCourts. The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Bernard Joe Bovee, 46, of 6590 E. Beech St., Sheridan Township, was arrested Sept. 16 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, domestic…

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