Obituary: Mary Virginia Wallace, 97, Benzonia, formerly of Scottville.

June 26, 2019

Obituary: Mary Virginia Wallace, 97, Benzonia, formerly of Scottville. Mary Virginia Wallace, 97, of Benzonia and formerly of Scottville, was known by her friends as Ginny. She died May 31, 2019 at the Homesteader in Benzonia. She was born Mary Virginia Lindsey on a farm in West Virginia. She grew up during the Great Depression and met and married her…

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Obituary: Wade Buffenbarger, 57, Scottville. 

June 26, 2019

Obituary: Wade Buffenbarger, 57, Scottville.  Wade Alan Buffenbarger, 57, of Scottville, passed away on June 24, 2019, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Wade was born on October 3, 1961 at Paulina Stearns Hospital in Ludington, the son of Roger and Janet Buffenbarger.  He graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1980. After graduation,…

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Manierre Dawson exhibit on display at WSCC. 

June 26, 2019

Manierre Dawson exhibit on display at WSCC.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is presenting an exhibition of artist Manierre Dawson’s works in the college’s gallery named after the artist. The exhibition draws from WSCC’s collection of the Dawsons’s works that were donated by the artist himself, his family, and other private donors. Four of the exhibited pieces are…

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LPD makes several drunk driving arrests.

June 26, 2019

LPD makes several drunk driving arrests. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in the City of Ludington: Friday, June 21, 2019: 7:38 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 30-year-old Ludington woman was arrested on two criminal bench warrants from 51st Circuit Court, 100 block of East Melendy Street, City of Ludington. 10:57 p.m., (LPD), a 22-year-old Ludington man was arrested…

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Recent births, reported June 26, 2019.

June 26, 2019

Recent births, reported June 26, 2019. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Zane Daniel-Fred Peterson, the son of Rebecca McWilliams and Zane Peterson of Ludington, was born June 25, 2019. Greyson James Papes, the son of Kerri and Justin Papes of Free Soil, was born June 24, 2019. Kennedy Grace Maycock, the daughter of Lauren and Raymond…

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Mostly sunny skies today, more rain expected Thursday, Friday.

June 26, 2019

Mostly sunny skies today, more rain expected Thursday, Friday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The National Weather Service is reporting that thunderstorms are moving through western Michigan this evening. At 8 p.m. thunderstorms were approaching the Lake Michigan shore between Grand Haven and Ludington. The storms were moving east at 40 mph. Thunderstorms are expected to continue until past 11…

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Man who fled from police after crash faces jail.

June 25, 2019

Man who fled from police after crash faces jail. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP – A 37-year-old homeless man who fled from police after crashing his vehicle last April pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 25, to attempted larceny from a person, failure to report an accident and third-offense habitual offender. Jerry Edson Weathers crashed his…

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The Scoop: Lakeshore Animal Friends.

June 25, 2019

The Scoop: Lakeshore Animal Friends. Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins talks about pet adoption and fostering with Jody McCarthy and Annette Montminy of Lakeshore Animal Friends. A presentation of Urka Auto Center and @Safe Harbor Credit Union.  

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Man faces jail for receiving, concealing stolen property.

June 25, 2019

Man faces jail for receiving, concealing stolen property. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 39-year-old Scottville man faces serving four months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 25, to receiving and concealing $1,000-$20,000. Shawn Daniel O’Connell, of 104 5th St., originally faced a charge of larceny $1,000-$20,000, along…

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Man sent to jail for throwing box cutter at wife.

June 25, 2019

Man sent to jail for throwing box cutter at wife. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 32-year-old Scottville man was sentenced to serve five months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for a high-court misdemeanor conviction of attempted felonious assault, a misdemeanor of second-offense domestic violence and third-offense habitual offender Tuesday, June 25, in 51st Circuit…

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Man sent to jail for felony domestic assault.

June 25, 2019

Man sent to jail for felony domestic assault. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 42-year-old Ludington man was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 25, to serve 90 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for a third-offense domestic violence conviction. Eric James Friedley, of 5731 Limouze St., pleaded guilty to third-offense domestic violence, May…

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Prisoner sentenced to 26 months to 40 years for dealing fentanyl.

June 25, 2019

Prisoner sentenced to 26 months to 40 years for dealing fentanyl. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 34-year-old prison inmate received a concurrent sentence of 26 months to 40 years in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 25, for a conviction of delivery of fentanyl less than 50 grams and third-offense habitual offender. Anthony Joseph Brock, who is lodged…

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Scottville band shell show cancelled tonight.

June 25, 2019

Scottville band shell show cancelled tonight. SCOTTVILLE — The weekly free performance at the Scottville Clown Band Shell scheduled for tonight has been cancelled due to the weather. Tyler John Reed was scheduled to perform. Another date has not yet been scheduled. The Scottville Clown Band will perform next Tuesday, July 2, at 7 p.m. at the shell for its…

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Crashes, OWI arrest among police activity.

June 25, 2019

Crashes, OWI arrest among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, June 24, 2019: 5:20 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Stiles Road south of Beyer Road, Victory Township. 5:46 a.m., (MCSO), alarm activation, 4000 block of West US 10, Amber Township. 7:55 a.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 and…

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History: Louis F. Peterson, Mason County’s first ‘music man’

June 25, 2019

History: Louis F. Peterson, Mason County’s first ‘music man’ By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. #MasonCountyHistory There are many buildings and roads in Mason County that are named in memory of a particular person. I was thinking about this recently as I watched my two daughters perform in their dance recitals at L.F. Peterson Auditorium in Ludington. Louis F. Peterson organized the…

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A word about credit unions.

June 25, 2019

A word about credit unions. By Kyle Gurzynski, vice president, Safe Harbor Credit Union. Do you know the credit union difference? Did you know once you’re a member of Safe Harbor Credit Union you’re an equal owner with all members of the credit union. You have a voice! You’re able to suggest changes you’d like to see for your credit…

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Hospital to host blood drive on July 11.

June 25, 2019

LUDINGTON — Versiti Blood Center of Michigan will be hosting a blood drive at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital on Thursday, July 11, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in classrooms A/B. Anyone who attempts to donate during the blood drive will receive a free pair of Versiti Flip Flops, while supplies last. Walk-ins are accepted, but preference will be given…

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Recent deaths, posted June 25, 2019.

June 25, 2019

Recent deaths, posted June 25, 2019. The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Wade Alan Buffenbarger, 57, of Scottville, died on Monday, June 24, 2019.  Services are pending.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. 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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Thunderstorms possible this evening.

June 24, 2019

Thunderstorms possible this evening. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The National Weather Service is reporting that thunderstorms are moving through western Michigan this evening. At 8 p.m. thunderstorms were approaching the Lake Michigan shore between Grand Haven and Ludington. The storms were moving east at 40 mph. Thunderstorms are expected to continue until past 11 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2019…

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Woman arrested for allegedly invading home while drunk.

June 24, 2019

Woman arrested for allegedly invading home while drunk. #MasonCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP – A 40-year-old Manistee woman was arrested Sunday, June 23, shortly after 7:30 a.m. for home invasion after breaking a window to a house in the 3700 block of Sass Road and going inside, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Deputies responded to the scene “following a 911…

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Teen seriously injured in rollover crash.

June 24, 2019

Teen seriously injured in rollover crash. CUSTER TOWNSHIP – A 16-year-old Ludington boy was seriously injured Friday, June 21, shortly before 12:30 p.m. when he lost control of the 2004 Chevy Malibu he was driving, which rolled over several times, ejecting him, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The teen was northbound on Custer Road south of Conrad Road.…

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