On and off rain possible for most of the week.

June 10, 2019

On and off rain possible for most of the week. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, June 10, 2019 Showers in the morning then partly cloudy skies in the afternoon. High 69; low 46 Precipitation: 60% day; 10% evening. Wind: NW 15 mph day; WSW 7 mph evening. Humidity: 74% day; 79% evening. Sunrise: 6:02 a.m.; sunset: 9:27 p.m. Tuesday,…

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2019 Mason County Sports Hall of Fame inductees announced. 

June 9, 2019

2019 Mason County Sports Hall of Fame inductees announced.  The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame has announced the 2019 inductees. The seven inductees will be honored on Saturday, June 29 during two ceremonies. The unveiling of inductee plaques will take place at noon at Historic White Pine Village in Pere Marquette Township. An induction banquet will then take place…

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Ludington’s Fulton sisters featured on Food Network’s ‘The Great Food Truck Race’

June 9, 2019

Ludington’s Fulton sisters featured on Food Network’s ‘The Great Food Truck Race’ Premieres tonight. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, MCP correspondent Lara (Fulton) Webster, 33, never claimed to be a world-renowned chef, but the Ludington resident did have a passion for cooking in her spare time, which she discovered after she got married to her husband, Zach. “I discovered a passion for…

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Obituary: Clarence Rozell, Jr., 95, Scottville.

June 9, 2019

Obituary: Clarence Rozell, Jr., 95, Scottville. Clarence E. Rozell Jr., 95, of Scottville, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Friday, June 7, 2019. He was born April 8, 1924, in Detroit to Clarence Rozell, Sr. and Adah (Stevens) Rozell. Clarence graduated from Scottville High School in 1942. After high school, he moved to California for a…

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Recent births, reported June 9, 2019.

June 9, 2019

Recent births, reported June 9, 2019. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Amelia Charlotte Sabatine, the daughter of Dorothy Chargo and Thadius Sabtine of Ludington, was born May 23, 2019. Samuel-Dean Winchester Kenneth Roscoe Robbins IV, the son of Ariel and Kenneth Robbins II of Ludington, was born May 30, 2019. Lennon Kaleo Klepser and Keenan…

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Recent deaths, posted June 9, 2019.

June 9, 2019

Recent deaths, posted June 9, 2019. The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Vinas Meyers, 92, of Ludington died on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Lucille Strzynski, 94, of Ludington died on Friday, June 7, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Lucille Polcin, 89, of Ludington…

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World Record!

June 8, 2019

World Record! LUDINGTON — Ludington earned its third world record Saturday when 1,558 people participated in the world’s largest dessert party at Rotary Park, breaking the previous Guinness record of 1,445 people, held by the baker Mr. Puff in Vadodara, India. The Downtown Ludington Board is the official record holder. The goal was to have 2,000 people participate, but 1,558…

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Indiana man faces larceny, sex offender charges.

June 7, 2019

Indiana man faces larceny, sex offender charges. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — A 57-year-old man has recently been charged with felony larceny charges along with charges of failing to register as a sex offender. Larry Author Collins, address unknown, was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on May 29 and charged with larceny after he allegedly stole a jacket in Pere…

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Three seasons of Jump Around Fun Center.

June 7, 2019

Three seasons of Jump Around Fun Center. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Jump Around Fun Center, located near the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and M-116, is now in its third season. Beginning next Tuesday, June 11, it will be open Tuesday through Sunday, from noon to 8 p.m., weather permitting. The center is open this Saturday and Sunday from noon to 8…

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Obituary: Lexus (Rangel) Crnkovic, 20, Ludington.

June 7, 2019

Obituary: Lexus (Rangel) Crnkovic, 20, Ludington. Lexus Belle (Rangel) Crnkovic, 20, of Ludington passed away Monday, June 3, 2019. Lexus was born August 28, 1998 in Manistee to Joseph Rangel and Tiffany Edel.  She attended Ludington Area Catholic School. She went on to graduate from Mason County Central High School in 2016, where she received the H.J. Bacon Award for…

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Obituary: Laura Walker, 95, Ludington.

June 7, 2019

Obituary: Laura Walker, 95, Ludington. Laura Ellen Walker (nee Beebe) passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at her home at Ludington Woods.  Laura was 95-years -old and was blessed with a full and rich life. Laura was born to Albert and Ellen (Stewart) Beebe on September 17, 1923 at her family home in Fountain.  She attended school in Fountain…

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Assaults, crashes top police activity.

June 7, 2019

Assaults, crashes top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, June 5, 2019: – 8:04 a.m., (Michigan State Police), two-vehicle crash, no injuries, Pere Marquette Highway and Oceana Drive, Summit Township. – 12:20 p.m., (MSP), a 38-year-old Hesperia woman was arrested on a warrant, 400 block of Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. – 3:11…

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Branch woman arrested after allegedly running over ex’s foot.

June 7, 2019

Branch woman arrested after allegedly running over ex’s foot. #MasonCountyCrime BRANCH TOWNSHIP – A 29-year-old Fountain woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies after she allegedly ran over – with a vehicle – the foot of a 34-year-old Fountain man with whom she had a previous relationship, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The incident occurred at a residence Thursday,…

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Obituary: Laude Hartrum, Jr., 88, Pentwater.

June 7, 2019

Obituary: Laude Hartrum, Jr., 88, Pentwater. Laude Elmer Hartrum Jr., age 88, of Pentwater formerly of Hebron, Ill., passed away March 16, 2019 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. He was born July 15, 1930 in Chicago, IL to Laude E. and Ruth G. (Hall) Hartrum Sr. Laude graduated from Taft High School in 1946. He went on to attend Augustana…

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‘The Faygo Book’ author, and floats at library June 14.

June 7, 2019

‘The Faygo Book’ author, and floats at library June 14. LUDINGTON — Joe Grimm, author of “The Faygo Book”, will pay a special visit to the Mason County District Library in Ludington at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 14, for an afternoon of first-rate storytelling, book signing and question-and-answer time with guests, as well a Faygo float tasting party. Grimm is…

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Warm temperatures and sunny skies for most of weekend; rain Sunday.

June 7, 2019

Warm temperatures and sunny skies for most of weekend. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, June 7, 2019 Sunny skies. High 82; low 54. Precipitation: 10% day; 0% evening. Wind: ENE 5 mph day; E 4 mph evening. Humidity: 61% day; 68% evening. Sunrise: 6:03 a.m.; sunset: 9:25 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2019 Mostly sunny. High 83; low 60 Precipitation:…

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The Scoop: Todd Reed, 49 years of photography.

June 6, 2019

  The Scoop: Todd Reed, 49 years of photography. Art center exhibit launches Friday. Today on MCP’s The Scoop, we have a special guest, photographer Todd Reed. Todd discusses his exhibit that begins Friday, June 7 at Ludington Area Center for the Arts titled “Todd Reed’s Photography Retrospective: 49 Years and Counting.” LUDINGTON — For nearly 50 years outdoor photographer Todd Reed has…

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Larceny charges top recent arraignments, posted June 6, 2019.

June 6, 2019

Larceny charges top recent arraignments, posted June 6, 2019. The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Larry Arthur Collins, no age listed, homeless, was arrested May 29 by MCSO on a felony charge of larceny in a building. Probable cause hearing: June 5 at 1:30 p.m. Bail: $7,500/10 percent. -Cody Ethan Bayer, 22, of 407…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted June 6, 2019

June 6, 2019

79th District Court sentencings, posted June 6, 2019 #MasonCountyCrime The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Anthony Earl Green, 42, of 104 S. Staffon St., Ludington, pleaded guilty May 28 to operating a vehicle while impaired by liquor (OWIL) and was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; 93 days discretionary…

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Miss Mason County Pageant applications being accepted.

June 6, 2019

Miss Mason County Pageant applications being accepted. SCOTTVILLE — The Miss Mason County Scholarship Pageant, is accepting applicants. The pageant is a part of the Scottville 10 & 31 Celebration and will take place on Tuesday, July 9 at 8 p.m. at the Scottville Clown Band Shell. The MCC Jazz Band will begin playing beforehand at 7pm. The newly crowned…

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Taylor Road closure.

June 6, 2019

Taylor Road closure. LOGAN TOWNSHIP TOWNSHIP — Taylor Road between Anthony and Hawley roads has been closed to all through traffic due to damage caused by trucks, effective Thursday, June 6. Residents and emergency responders will have full access to Taylor Road, according to Eric Nelson, county highway engineer of the Mason County Road Commission. The roadway is posted at…

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