Man faces jail for throwing box cutter at wife.

May 8, 2019

Man faces jail for throwing box cutter at wife. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SCOTTVILLE – A 32-year-old Custer man faces serving seven months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 7, to a high-court misdemeanor of attempted felonious assault, a misdemeanor of second-offense domestic violence and third-offense habitual offender.…

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Man faces jail for felony domestic assault.

May 8, 2019

#MasonCountyCrime Man faces jail for felony domestic assault. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 42-year-old Ludington man faces serving 90 days up front of one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty to third-offense domestic violence Tuesday, May 7, in 51st Circuit Court. Eric James Friedley, of 5731 Limouze St., was arrested last March by the Ludington Police Department on…

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Prisoner pleads guilty to more felony charges.

May 8, 2019

Prisoner pleads guilty to more felony charges. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 41-year-old prison inmate pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 7, to felonies of receiving and concealing stolen property $1,000-$20,000 and malicious destruction of real property $1,000-$20,000. Matthew Jon Broersma, who is serving time in the Carson City Correctional Facility in Montcalm County, faces…

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Cloudy today, rain later.

May 8, 2019

Cloudy today, rain later. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Cloudy with rain developing later in the day and into the evening. Potential heavy rainfall at night. High 51; low 44. Precipitation: 90% day; 90% evening. Wind: E 16 mph day; ESE 19 mph evening. Humidity: 53% day; 77% evening Sunrise: 6:27 a.m.; sunset: 8:56 p.m. Thursday,…

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Ludington school millage passes.

May 7, 2019

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Schools $100 million bond issue has passed 2,148 to 1,732.

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County planning commission grants Starving Artist Brewing’s tasting room request.

May 7, 2019

County planning commission grants Starving Artist Brewing’s tasting room request.  #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — An Amber Township brewery will be able to proceed with its plans to build a tasting room after the Mason County Planning Commission waived the minimum acre stipulation Tuesday night at the Mason County Airport complex. Andy Thomas, owner of Starving…

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Fire destroys Free Soil pole barn

May 7, 2019

Fire destroys Free Soil pole barn FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a 30-feet by 40-feet storage building Tuesday evening at Adams Construction and General Contracting, 7808 N. Custer Road. Free Soil/Meade Fire Chief Vince Williams said a passerby discovered the fire and notified owners Adam and BethAnn Kozicki who were at their house, located about 200 feet to the…

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WSCC forms partnership with Davenport University allowing students to earn a bachelors in nursing.

May 7, 2019

WSCC forms partnership with Davenport University allowing students to earn a bachelors in nursing. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – Officials from West Shore Community College (WSCC) signed an agreement with officials from Davenport University (DU) today that will offer WSCC nursing students, graduating with an associate’s degree, an opportunity to earn an expedited bachelor of science degree in nursing (BSN).             “I’m…

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Preliminary exam in murder case rescheduled to May 22.

May 7, 2019

Preliminary exam in murder case rescheduled to May 22. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A preliminary exam that was scheduled for Wednesday, May 8, in 79th District Court in the murder case against Corey Ryan Beekman, 32, of Free Soil Township has been adjourned until May 22. Beekman, of 10550 N. US 31, was arraigned on open murder…

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Custer man faces jail for strangulation.

May 7, 2019

Custer man faces jail for strangulation. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 29-year-old Custer man faces serving five months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 7, to assault by strangulation and and receiving/concealing stolen property less than $200. Nico Blaine Cory, of 58 S. Madison, was arrested…

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Man ordered to pay nearly $40,000 in child support.

May 7, 2019

Man ordered to pay nearly $40,000 in child support. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 38-year-old Leroy, Michigan man was ordered to pay $39,600.70 in back child support in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 7. Eric Anthony Anglebrandt, of 16445 Burchwood Dr., was also ordered by Judge Susan K. Sniegowski to serve 35 days up front in jail…

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Sandcastle’s Children’s Museum launches construction exhibit.

May 7, 2019

LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum is opening a new exhibit called “Building Foundations” beginning this Friday, May 10, 2019. The exhibit was built in partnership with Hardman Construction of Amber Township.  The new exhibit focuses on hands-on activities to help children understand an important concept in the construction field, having a strong foundation. Features of the exhibit include a crane…

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CSC case against Ludington man heads to trial.

May 7, 2019

CSC case against Ludington man heads to trial. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A criminal sexual conduct (CSC) case against a 40-year-old Ludington man is headed to trial next month in 51st Circuit Court. John Shannon Sayles, of 106 S. Staffon St., is charged with first-degree CSC and second-degree CSC. According to Ludington Police Dept. Capt. Mike Harrie,…

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Krieger appointed to county commission.

May 7, 2019

Krieger appointed to county commission. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Nick Krieger was appointed to the Mason County Board of Commissioners during a special meeting Monday evening. The District 1 seat was left vacant following the death of Commissioner Wally Taranko in April. Krieger, a Democrat, and John Kreinbrink, a Republican, were the two applicants. Krieger will hold the…

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Learning about pet adoption.

May 7, 2019

Learning about pet adoption.  LUDINGTON — On Friday, May 3, volunteers from Mason County PAWS visited Metalworks to give employees an opportunity to view cats and dogs that are looking for homes. The event was part of Metalworks’ community awareness week, which brings in various community members to meet with employees. Metalworks employee Sally Marcoux coordinated the event with Jacklyn…

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Masons to hold benefit Swiss steak dinner Wednesday.

May 7, 2019

Masons to hold benefit Swiss steak dinner Wednesday.  LUDINGTON — Pere Marquette #299 Free and Accepted Masons will hold a benefit Swiss steak dinner on Wednesday, May 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Masonic lodge, located at 108 W. Ludington Ave. (enter from the back, above Evergreen Natural Foods). Proceeds will benefit the Masons’ scholarship fund.  Cost is…

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Hospital volunteers to host Mother’s Day flower sale Wednesday.

May 7, 2019

LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital volunteers are hosting a Mother’s Day flower sale on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., or until the flowers are sold out. The sale will be held in the hospital’s Medical Office Building lobby and the west entrance area off the office building lobby. The sale will feature a huge…

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Obituary: Marie Schrader, 82, Ludington.

May 7, 2019

Obituary: Marie Schrader, 82, Ludington. Marie Lillian Schrader, 82, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. Marie was born on June 29, 1936 in Ludington, the daughter of Fred and Lillian (Paulsen) Hackert. She graduated from Ludington High School in 1955 and married Lewis Schrader on June 2, 1956. Marie was an associate…

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Cloudy with some sun today.

May 7, 2019

Cloudy with some sun today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, May 7, 2019 Cloudy early with partial sunshine expected. High 58; low 34 Precipitation: 0% day; 0% evening. Wind: NNE 9 mph day; NE 8 mph evening. Humidity: 45% day; 52% evening. Sunrise: 6:28 a.m.; sunset: 8:55 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Cloudy with rain developing later in the…

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State police investigating baby’s death.

May 6, 2019

State police investigating baby’s death. LUDINGTON – The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating the death of a 2-month-old baby, and hospital child protection officials have determined the baby’s death was not accidental. “On Friday, March 22, 2019, Mason-Oceana County Central Dispatch received a 911 call regarding 2-month-old infant suffering from a medical emergency at a Ludington…

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Custer Road closure in Eden Township.

May 6, 2019

Custer Road closure in Eden Township. EDEN TOWNSHIP — Custer Road between Anthony and Sippy roads has been closed effective today, Monday, May 6, 2019, due to a culvert failure, according to the Mason County Road Commission. The road will remain close until further notice.

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