Jean ‘Skip’ McCumber, 79, Branch.

April 9, 2019

Jean ‘Skip’ McCumber, 79, Branch. Jean “Skip” McCumber, 79, of Branch passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at her home.  Skip was born on May 30, 1939 in Ludington, the daughter of Eugene and Virginia (Anderson) Christman and graduated from Ludington High School as the Valedictorian of the class of 1957.  She was one of the first females to earn a…

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Custer woman faces jail for cocaine possession, drugged driving.

April 9, 2019

Custer woman faces jail for cocaine possession, drugged driving. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 59-year-old Custer woman pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 9, to cocaine possession less than 25 grams and and operating under the influence of drugs. Charges of oxycodone possession, methadone possession and hydromorphone possession were dismissed against Marilyn Schulz of 2526…

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Homeless man sentenced for break-ins, receiving stolen property.

April 9, 2019

Homeless man sentenced for break-ins, receiving stolen property. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 27-year-old homeless man was sentenced to serve 10 months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for two counts of breaking and entering a building with intent, receiving and concealing stolen property $1,000-$20,000 and third-offense habitual offender Tuesday, April 9, in 51st Circuit…

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Defendant in drug case: ‘I know the only other option I have is a casket.’

April 9, 2019

Defendant in drug case: ‘I know the only other option I have is a casket.’ #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 39-year-old Ludington woman who was arrested on drug charges after allowing her 10-year-old daughter and another girl to camp at the Ludington Walmart last December is being sent to a long-term substance abuse treatment facility. “I know…

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Marijuana grower sentenced to jail.

April 9, 2019

Marijuana grower sentenced to jail. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – Even though recreational marijuana is now legal in Michigan, those arrested before the law took effect can still find themselves in jail. This is the case for John Paul Accardi, 37, of 1283 W. Meisenheimer Rd., Riverton Township, who was recently convicted of marijuana possession in 51st Circuit…

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Scottville woman sentenced to jail for analogue possession.

April 9, 2019

Scottville woman sentenced to jail for analogue possession. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 34-year-old Scottville woman was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 9, to serve three months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for a conviction of possession of analogues and fourth-offense habitual offender. Tonya Marie Sheffield, of 208 W. Third St., pleaded…

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WSCC to hold nursing symposium. 

April 9, 2019

WSCC to hold nursing symposium.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s graduating nursing students are holding a Nursing Symposium on Wednesday, April 17, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Tech Center atrium. The nursing students will display professional style scientific posters to disseminate their knowledge in various evidence-based nursing practices.      “Evidence-based practice is a decision-making model in…

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Clouds and sunshine today.

April 9, 2019

Clouds and sunshine today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High 50; low 30. Precipitation: 20% day; 10% evening Wind: NW 12 mph day; N 10 mph evening. Humidity: 70% Sunrise: 7:12 a.m.; sunset: 8:21 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2019 Cloudy skies with rain and snow in the evening, becoming all snow…

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911 asking businesses to update contact information.

April 8, 2019

911 asking businesses to update contact information. WEARE TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — During an emergency at a commercial or industrial location, it is crucial that the emergency dispatchers have the proper contact information, and other pertinent information. Just recently, a fire department was called to a local bank for a possible fire. The dispatcher did not have the proper contact…

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Chamber announces award nominees.

April 8, 2019

Chamber announces award nominees. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees for the 2018 annual awards, to be presented on Saturday, May 4 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club in Hamlin Township. Recognized for excellence in business and service to the community, 12 finalists have been named. Business of the Year The…

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Easter for Kids at Redeemer Lutheran, Scottville. 

April 8, 2019
Easter for Kids at Redeemer Lutheran, Scottville. 

Easter for Kids at Redeemer Lutheran, Scottville.  SCOTTVILLE — Redeemer Lutheran Church in Scottville will hold an Easter for Kids event Saturday, April 13 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. All children are welcome. There will be an Easter devotion, egg-coloring, craft, cookie decorating, and egg hunt. Redeemer Lutheran Church is located at 409 N. Main St. For more information, call 231-757-2348.

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Drunk driving arrests top police activity.

April 8, 2019

Drunk driving arrests top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, April 5, 2019: – 11:58 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 51-year-old Flushing, Michigan man was arrested for second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS), US 10, Amber Township. – 8:29 p.m,. (MSP), a 39-year-old Muskegon man was arrested for operating while intoxicated…

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Recent births, reported April 8, 2019.

April 8, 2019

Recent births, reported April 8, 2019. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Elissa Rose Zarzoza, the daughter of Magdalena and Jesus Zarzoza of Hart, was born on March 28, 2019. Aidan Marcel Olmstead, the son of Alora Linthicum of Ludington, was born March 30, 2019. Calder Mercer Kanine, the son of Emily and James Kanine of Ludington, was…

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Obituary: Thomas Dereske, 65, Wyoming.

April 8, 2019

Obituary: Thomas Dereske, 65, Wyoming. When I get where I’m going, on the far side of the sky, the first thing I’m gonna do is spread my wings and fly, gonna land beside a lion and run my fingers through his mane, or I might find out what it’s like to ride a drop of rain. So much pain, so…

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WSCC to show Iranian film ‘A Moment of Innocence.’  

April 8, 2019

WSCC to show Iranian film ‘A Moment of Innocence.’   MANISTEE — The final event in WSCC’s Humankind series, “Philosophies of the Middle East,” to be held on April 16, at 12:30 p.m., at the college is canceled. However, the movie, “A Moment of Innocence,” will be presented on April 16, at 6 p.m., at the Vogue Theater in Manistee. The Iranian…

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Cloudy today, rain possible tonight.

April 8, 2019

Cloudy today, rain possible tonight. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, April 8, 2019. Party cloudy skies with a slight chance of a rain shower, ending early in the evening. High 61; low 38. Precipitation: 20% day; 80% evening. Wind: W 9 mph day; W 7 mph evening. Humidity: 73% day; 80% evening. Sunrise: 7:14 a.m.; sunset: 8:20 p.m. Tuesday,…

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Recent deaths, posted April 6, 2019

April 6, 2019

Recent deaths, posted April 6, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Jean “Skip” McCumber, 79, of Branch died on Saturday, April 6.  Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Cheryl Jobbins, 64, of Ludington died on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of…

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CTE students participate, place in allied health competition.

April 5, 2019

CTE students participate, place in allied health competition. GRAND RAPIDS — Recently, 30 West Shore Educational Service District Career and Technical Education (CTE) Allied Health students qualified to compete at the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) event in Grand Rapids.  There were over 7,500 students who participated in at least one of the 57 health related competitive events. Students…

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Man arrested for 3rd-offense OWI, cocaine possession.

April 5, 2019

Man arrested for 3rd-offense OWI, cocaine possession. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A 36-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Thursday, April 4, shortly before 9 p.m. on felony charges of third-offense operating while intoxicated (​OWI) and cocaine possession at the intersection of Pere Marquette Highway and Iris Road following a traffic stop, according to Mason County…

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Rain possible this morning, temperatures rising.

April 5, 2019

Rain possible this morning, temperatures rising. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, April 5, 2019. Showers in the morning then partly cloudy in the afternoon. High 49; low 37 Precipitation: 20% day; 10% evening. Wind: S 6 mph day; S 3 mph evening. Humidity: 77% day; 88% evening. Sunrise: 7:20 a.m.; sunset: 8:17 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2019. Party cloudy…

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Bobcat hit on US 10.

April 4, 2019

Bobcat hit on US 10. #MasonCountyNews AMBER TOWNSHIP – A bobcat was struck by a vehicle Wednesday, April 3, shortly after 9 p.m. at US 10 and Stiles Road, according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Charles Hockanson of the Hart post. “We usually get one of those at least once a year,” Hockanson said. No other information was immediately available.…

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