Rain likely this evening; thunderstorms possible in the morning.

September 12, 2019

Rain likely this evening; thunderstorms possible in the morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Occasional rain expected this evening, up to half an inch possible with heavy rainfall likely. Friday, Sept. 13, 2019 Showers with a chance of thunder in the morning then partly cloudy in the afternoon. High 70; low 55 Precipitation: 90% day; 10% evening. Wind: SSW 15…

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Local pastor gives Senate invocation.

September 12, 2019

Local pastor gives Senate invocation. LANSING — Pastor Todd Bush of Mason County Reformed Church in Amber Township gave the invocation today, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, at the start of the proceedings of the Michigan Senate. Bush was the guest of Sen. Curt Vanderwall, R-Ludington. It is tradition for legislators to invite members of clergy from various faiths to give…

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More construction on Sugar Grove Road. 

September 12, 2019

More construction on Sugar Grove Road.  SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Sugar Grove Road, between Schoenherr and Morse roads (Bachelor) will be closed to all traffic for upgrading the railroad crossing starting Monday, Sept. 16, 2019.  The work is anticipated to take about one week.  In Victory Township, Sugar Grove Road, between US 31 and Stiles Road continues to be closed for…

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‘The Voice’ finalist Josh Davis to perform at WSCC.

September 12, 2019

‘The Voice’ finalist Josh Davis to perform at WSCC. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – The West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series kicks off its 2019-2020 season with two concerts by Josh Davis, Traverse City native and finalist of the hit NBC TV series “The Voice,” on Sept. 19 and 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the college’s Center Stage Theater.  A tried…

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Portion of Beckman golf tourney to benefit Hunter Bowman.

September 12, 2019

Portion of Beckman golf tourney to benefit Hunter Bowman. LUDINGTON — Hunter Bowman is a cool 14-year-old kid with a name that sounds like he’s either a wild game expedition guide or a master archer himself. Bowman is tall for a mid-teen; he stands 6-feet, 1-inch tall and is still growing. His number one passion is physical fitness; second to…

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Fugitive arrest tops police activity.

September 12, 2019

Fugitive arrest tops police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019: 8:15 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 42-year-old Scottville man was arrested on a fugitive warrant, US 10 and Stiles Road, Amber Township. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019: 3:33 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Custer Road south of Hawley…

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Rep. O’Malley spearheads move to emphasize local road projects control.

September 12, 2019

Rep. O’Malley spearheads move to emphasize local road projects control. LANSING — State Rep. Jack O’Malley, R-Lake Ann, chair of the House Transportation Committee, today unveiled a wide-ranging, bipartisan plan to give local communities more tools in their toolbox when it comes to providing needed road repairs. The bills, which are separate from ongoing budget negotiations but a notable and…

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Obituary: Judy Abel, 63, Ludington.

September 12, 2019

Obituary: Judy Abel, 63, Ludington. Judy Lynn Abel, 63, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019.  Judy was born on November 14, 1955 in Shelby, the daughter of Lloyd and Arville (Cole) Stewart.  She graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1974 and recently earned her associate degree in accounting from South University.  Judy worked as a…

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Fountain Bow Hunters’ Ball is Oct. 5

September 12, 2019

Fountain Bow Hunters’ Ball is Oct. 5 FOUNTAIN — The Fountain Area Fire Department Auxiliary will hold its annual Bow Hunters’ Ball on Saturday, Oct. 5 beginning at 8 p.m. at Sherman Township Hall, 3854 E. Main St. The event will include a chili cook off (drop off at 5:45 p.m.), Chinese auctions, and a raffle. Tickets are $10 each…

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City manager to hold remote office hours at Book Mark.

September 12, 2019

City manager to hold remote office hours at Book Mark. LUDINGTON — City Manager Mitch Foster will hold remote office hours on Friday, Sept. 20 at The Book Mark, 201 S. Rath Ave., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., breaking for lunch. Anyone from the public is welcome to visit him there with questions, conversations, or concerns.

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2,977. Never forget.

September 11, 2019

2,977. Never forget. 2,977: That’s how many people died on September 11, 2001 when our nation was attacked by fundamental Muslim terrorists. 265 passengers in planes. 2,606 people in the World Trade Center and surrounding area, including 71 police officers, and 343 firefighters. 125 people at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., including 55 military personnel. 1 police officer who died…

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Harrie retiring as LPD captain, taking on new role at ESD.

September 11, 2019

Harrie retiring as LPD captain, taking on new role at ESD. ESD approves new hires. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Educational Service District board of education approved the hiring of Michael Harrie as behavior management/safety coordinator during its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 10. Harrie is currently captain of Ludington Police Department and will be retiring…

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2 killed in US 31 crash.

September 11, 2019

2 killed in US 31 crash. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP – A 52-year-old South Bend, Indiana man and his 26-year-old daughter died in a single-vehicle crash on US 31 near Pentwater Tuesday night, Sept. 10, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The pair were northbound on US 31 north of Hammett Road shortly before 10 p.m. when…

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Suspect allegedly slips off handcuff, tries to strike deputy.

September 11, 2019

Suspect allegedly slips off handcuff, tries to strike deputy. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A 51-year-old Ludington woman allegedly slipped off a handcuff and attempted to strike a Mason County sheriff’s deputy in the face during an arrest for operating while intoxicated Tuesday, Sept. 10, shortly after 2 a.m. at the intersection of Nelson and Johnson roads, said Mason County…

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Fountain man arrested for CSC.

September 11, 2019

Fountain man arrested for CSC. #MasonCountyCrime SHERMAN TOWNSHIP – A 37-year-old Fountain man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on an outstanding felony warrant issued by the Ludington Police Department for third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in the 4000 block of North Stephens Road Tuesday, Sept, 10, shortly after 3 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The…

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Mason, Oceana counties under severe thunderstorm watch.

September 11, 2019

Mason, Oceana counties under severe thunderstorm watch. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 11 p.m. for 23 counties in central Michigan, including Mason and Oceana counties. Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 Rain showers early with overcast skies later in the day. Showers early in the evening, becoming a steady rain late.…

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Cancellations, Sept. 11, 2019.

September 11, 2019

Cancellations, Sept. 11, 2019. Ludington High School tennis at home Ludington High School golf at home OJ DeJonge Middle School cross country at Cadillac. Note: OJ DeJonge seventh grade football in Montague is still scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. Mason County Eastern cross country at Bear Lake.

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Obituary: Brian Hilden, 58, Ludington

September 11, 2019

Obituary: Brian Hilden, 58, Ludington Brian Keith Hilden, 58, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019. Brian was born on December 29, 1960, the son of Melvin and Pearl (Dietz) Hilden.  He graduated from Ludington High School, class of 1979. From 1987-1990, Brian was enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was a jack of all trades…

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Recent arraignments, posted Sept. 11, 2019.

September 11, 2019

Recent arraignments, posted Sept. 11, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Misdemeanors -Brandon Charles Hathaway, 36, of 407 N. Thomas St., Scottville; Sept. 3; Scottville Police Department (SPD); domestic violence. Pretrial: Sept. 23 at 2 p.m. Bail: $2,500/10 percent. -Jeffrey Allen Gould, 23, of 3925 N. Stiles Rd., Victory Township; Aug. 31;…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Sept. 11, 2019.

September 11, 2019

79th District Court sentencings, posted Sept. 11, 2019. #MasonCountyCourts. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: – Richard Roy Hannahs, 58, of 3250 Royalton Heights Rd., St. Joseph, pleaded guilty Sept. 4 to second offense domestic violence and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 24 months of…

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DNR fishing report, posted Sept. 11, 2019.

September 11, 2019

DNR fishing report, posted Sept. 11, 2019. Northwest Lower Peninsula Overall: It’s all about the salmon in this neck of the woods! Rivers like the Pere Marquette, Manistee and Betsie are seeing good runs of Chinook salmon. Pierheads were producing in Ludington, Manistee and Frankfort while Pere Marquette Lake, Manistee Lake and Betsie Bay provided good options for small boat trollers,…

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