WSCC presents Cuban poster exhibition. 

October 24, 2019

WSCC presents Cuban poster exhibition.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Humankind Series is hosting a Cuban poster exhibition in the college’s Manierre Dawson Gallery until Dec. 6. An exhibit reception will be held on Thursday., Nov. 7, at 5 p.m., in the lobby near the gallery. Following the reception, at 7 p.m., historian and journalist Elisa Shoenberger,…

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COVE, all Michigan domestic violence shelters, to receive DTE foundation grant

October 24, 2019

COVE, all Michigan domestic violence shelters, to receive DTE foundation grant DETROIT — COVE (Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters) of Ludington is among the 44 domestic violence shelters in Michigan to receive a grant from the DTE Energy Foundation. The foundation announced Wednesday, Oct. 23, that it will provide $400,000 in grants to all state-approved domestic violence shelters across Michigan, from Escanaba to Monroe, in recognition of…

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Home invasion tops recent arraignments, Oct. 24, 2019.

October 24, 2019

Home invasion tops recent arraignments, Oct. 24, 2019. #MasonCountyCourts LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Robert Christopher Williams, 35, of 4663 N. Spaulding Ave., Apt. 3, Spaulding, Illinois, was arrested Oct. 19 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of first degree home invasion. Probable cause hearing: Oct. 30…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Oct. 24, 2019.

October 24, 2019

79th District Court sentencings, posted Oct. 24, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Kyle Scott Janicki, 38, of 4035 Windward Forest Trl., Manistee, pleaded guilty Aug. 6 to second offense operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) and was sentenced to 32 days in jail with credit for two days served; one year…

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Sunshine expected Friday.

October 24, 2019

Sunshine expected Friday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Cloudy skies tonight with a low temperature of 33 degrees. Friday, Oct. 25, 2019 Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 45; low 32 Precipitation: 0% day; 10% evening. Wind: W 6 mph day; S 2 mph evening. Humidity: 66% day; 82% evening. Sunrise: 8:11 a.m.; sunset: 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019 Partly…

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Obituary: Anna Joyce Marr, 40, of Ludington

October 24, 2019

Obituary: Anna Joyce Marr, 40, of Ludington Anna Joyce Marr, 40, of Ludington passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at home surrounded by her family.  Anna was born on July 28, 1979 in Big Rapids and was cared for by her loving parents David and Lynda Schippers.  She was a student of Mason-Lake Intermediate School District for many years…

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O’Malley introduces bill to make school buses safer.

October 23, 2019

O’Malley introduces bill to make school buses safer. LANSING — On Tuesday, State Rep. Jack O’Malley, of Lake Ann, was joined by Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole and West Shore Educational Service District Transportation Director Trina Morris, to testify before the Michigan House of Representatives’ Military, Veterans and Homeland Security Committee in support of his bipartisan plan to improve school bus…

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Repeat offender faces 10-30 years in prison for rape of child.

October 23, 2019

Repeat offender faces 10-30 years in prison for rape of child. #MasonCountyCrime #MasonCountyCourts By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 29-year-old Ludington man faces serving 10-30 years in prison after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 22, to third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and third-offense habitual offender. Joseph Lynn Yennior, Jr., of 109 E. Foster St., testified that…

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Obituary: Anthony Greene, 92, Ludington

October 23, 2019

Obituary: Anthony Greene, 92, Ludington Anthony Greene, 92, of Ludington passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 with his family by his side. Tony was born March 16, 1927 on the family farm on Beaver Island; one of 10 children to Anthony and Mary (Boyle) Greene.  At a young age Tony left Beaver Island to enlist in the U.S. Army and…

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Fountain woman pleads guilty to cocaine delivery.

October 23, 2019

Fountain woman pleads guilty to cocaine delivery. #MasonCountyCrime #MasonCountyCourts By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 28-year-old Fountain woman pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 22, to possession with intent to deliver less than 50 grams of cocaine. Charges of possession with intent to deliver meth and prisoner in possession of contraband – cocaine against Keila Bay Lankton,…

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Home invader sentenced to prison, boot camp likely.

October 23, 2019

Home invader sentenced to prison, boot camp likely. #MasonCountyCrime #MasonCountyCourts By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to two concurrent prison terms of 18 months to 10 years and 18 months to five years for convictions of attempted first-degree home invasion and probation violation Tuesday, Oct. 22, in 51st Circuit Court. However, Nicholas David Wroble,…

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Sand Lake woman pleads guilty to stealing jewelry.

October 23, 2019

Sand Lake woman pleads guilty to stealing jewelry. #MasonCountyCrime #MasonCountyCourts By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 19-year-old Sand Lake, Mich. woman pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 22, to a felony of larceny in a building. Elecia Judith-Keeley Bentz, of 16961 Myers Lake Ave., testified before Judge Susan K. Sniegowski that she stole two gold rings and…

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Rain possible tonight; sunny Thursday morning.

October 23, 2019

Rain possible tonight; sunny Thursday morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Rain is likely tonight with a low temperature of 39 degrees. Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019 Some sun in the morning with increasing clouds during the afternoon. High 47; low 34 Precipitation: 10% day; 10% evening. Wind: NW 8 mph day; WNW 1 mph evening. Humidity: 71% day; 74% evening.…

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Obituary: Onabelle “Onie” Mae Pehrson, 96, Ludington

October 23, 2019

Obituary: Onabelle “Onie” Mae Pehrson, 96, Ludington Onabelle “Onie” Mae Pehrson, 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2019 at Oakview Medical Care Facility where she had resided for the last two years.  Onie was born on May 17, 1923 in Ludington to Claude and Matilda Rathbun. She grew up in Ludington graduating from Ludington High School with the…

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Recent births, reported Oct. 23, 2019

October 23, 2019

Recent births, reported Oct. 23, 2019 Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Carter Dolph Kemper, the son of Annastasia Kemper of Manistee, was born October 16, 2019. Andre Leon Gaitan, Jr., the son of Shelbi Ripley and Andre Gaitan, Sr., of Scottville, was born October 21, 2019. Mia Kay Hartman, the daughter of Katelyn and Kyle…

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Recent deaths, posted Oct. 23, 2019

October 23, 2019

Recent deaths, posted Oct. 23, 2019 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Onabelle Mae Pehrson, 96, of Ludington, died on Monday, October 21, 2019.  A funeral will be held on Monday, October 28, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at 10 a.m.  A full obituary will run later.  Arrangements…

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3 departments respond to Logan Twp. fire.

October 22, 2019

3 departments respond to Logan Twp. fire. LOGAN TOWNSHIP — Three fire departments responded to a house fire at 6319 W. Outer Loop Dr., near Whiskey Creek Resort, Tuesday morning. Upon arrival, firefighters reported smoke was coming from the single-wide house trailer’s eaves. They were able to quickly extinguish the fire. Initial dispatch information stated that a candle in a bedroom…

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Third-offense drunk driving arrest tops police activity.

October 22, 2019

Third-offense drunk driving arrest tops police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, Oct. 21, 2019: – 2:21 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a ​34-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for third-offense operating while intoxicated following a traffic stop, southbound US 31 near Conrad Road, Amber Township. – 8:20 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive…

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High winds and waves expected to continue on Lake Michigan tonight, Tuesday.

October 21, 2019

High winds and waves expected to continue on Lake Michigan tonight, Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The Lake Michigan shoreline continues to be under a flood warning until 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23. Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph are expected tonight, Tuesday, and Tuesday night. Waves 6 to 10 feet are expected to build to 10 to 14…

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Chicago man arrested for breaking into camper, assaulting owner.

October 21, 2019

Chicago man arrested for breaking into camper, assaulting owner. #MasonCountyCrime HAMLIN TOWNSHIP – A 35-year-old Chicago man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for allegedly breaking into a camper at the Ludington State Park Campground Saturday, Oct. 19, at 3 a.m. and assaulting the owner who was inside the camper, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The suspect…

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‘Frankenstein’ to be performed for one weekend only at WSCC theater.

October 21, 2019

‘Frankenstein’ to be performed for one weekend only at WSCC theater. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College theater department will present a stage adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic 1818 novel, “Frankenstein,” October 24-26 at 7:30 p.m., and October 27, at 2 p.m., in the college’s Center Stage Theater. Director Michelle Kiessel said the play is very much different…

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