Obituary: Becky Sue Dodson, 45, Scottville.

September 26, 2018

Obituary: Becky Sue Dodson, 45, Scottville. Becky Sue Dodson, 45, of Scottville, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 25, 2018.  She was born January 28, 1973, in Ludington, the daughter of Richard and Margaret (Carlson) Dodson. Becky graduated from Ludington High School in 1991.  She excelled in school and received several academic honors.  She received associate degrees from West Shore Community…

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Recent births, reported Sept. 26, 2018

September 26, 2018

Recent births, reported Sept. 26, 2018 #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Erika Scott Trim, the daughter of Kristina Trim of Scottville, was born September 24, 2018. Emmett Joseph Andre Ferwerda, the son of Kitana and Kenneth Ferwerda of Whitehall, was born September 25, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post. See…

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Cooler temperatures today.

September 26, 2018

Cooler temperatures today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018 Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 58; low 46 Precipitation: 10% Wind: WNW 12 mph decreasing to WSW 6 mph in evening. Humidity: 76% Sunrise: 7:37 a.m.; sunset: 7:35 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 Cloudy with a slight chance of rain. High 65; low 47 Precipitation: 20% day; 50%…

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Construction worker from Pentwater dies after being struck by car; Ludington man critical.

September 25, 2018

Construction worker from Pentwater dies after being struck by car; Ludington man critical. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. BEAR LAKE (Manistee County) — A 20-year-old male construction worker from Pentwater has died and his co-worker, a 23-year-old man from Ludington was seriously injured after vehicle struck them while they were working on US 31 today. Manistee County Sheriff John O’Hagan said…

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Obituary: Betty Plumb, 78, Walhalla

September 25, 2018

Obituary: Betty Plumb, 78, Walhalla Elizabeth “Betty” Plumb, 78, of Walhalla, passed away at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids on Saturday, September 22, 2018 following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Betty was born in Julianadorp, North Holland, Netherlands on October 22, 1939, nine months before the Germans invaded and occupied the port town on the North Sea.…

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Ludington man sentenced to jail for marijuana delivery.

September 25, 2018

Ludington man sentenced to jail for marijuana delivery. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 28-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to serve six months up front of one-year discretionary jail term in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Sept. 25, for a conviction of delivery/manufacture of marijuana. Christian Lee Mitchell, of 407 E. Melendy St., was also ordered to two years…

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Man who stole mother’s checks sentenced to jail.

September 25, 2018

Man who stole mother’s checks sentenced to jail. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 45-year-old Sherman Township man who admitted to using his mother’s checks to illegally obtain over $2,700 was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Sept. 25, to serve one year in jail. Christopher Wayne Bailey, of 3079 N. Tuttle Rd., pleaded guilty to one felony…

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Baldwin man sentenced to jail for assault with knife.

September 25, 2018

Baldwin man sentenced to jail for assault with knife. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 20-year-old Baldwin man was sentenced to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term Tuesday, Sept. 25, in 51st Circuit Court for a conviction of felonious assault. Earl Walter-Brandon Curtice, of 3095 W. Stag Rd., pleaded “no contest” Aug. 13. No…

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Riverton Township woman sentenced to jail for fleeing police, drug use.

September 25, 2018

Ludington woman sentenced to jail for fleeing police, drug use. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 28-year-old Riverton Township woman was sentenced to time served for convictions of analogue use, fleeing police and operating while intoxicated in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Sept. 25. Judge Susan K. Sniegowski sentenced Jessica Marie Curtin, of 6109 S. Brye Rd., to one…

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MCC schools to dismiss early Friday. 

September 25, 2018

MCC schools to dismiss early Friday.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central schools will dismiss early on Friday, Sept. 28 to allow staff to participate in professional development activities in the afternoon. Dismissal for Scottville Elementary will be at 11:20 a.m. and all other buildings will dismiss at 11:30 a.m.  Students who ride buses will arrive home 3 hours, 45 minutes earlier than on a…

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White Pine Village Lumber Day is Saturday.

September 25, 2018

White Pine Village Lumber Day is Saturday. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Historic White Pine Village will hold its annual Lumber Day on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event will include several family fun activities and special attractions including candlemaking, sawmill demonstrations, saw blade sharpening, laundry washing, weaving demonstrations, and much more. The day will begin…

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Recent deaths, posted Sept. 25, 2018.

September 25, 2018

Recent deaths, posted Sept. 25, 2018. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Charles Harvey Boardman, 79, of Ludington, died on Saturday, September 22, 2018.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Faye Marlene Carleton, 81, of Ludington, died on Saturday, September 22, 2018.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com.   Beads & Blooms…

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Showers expected early today, clearing up later. 

September 25, 2018

Showers expected early today, clearing up later.  Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018 Showers in the morning, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. High 74; low 50 Precipitation: 40% day; 80% evening Wind: SW 9 mph. Humidity: 83% day; 92% evening. Sunrise: 7:36 a.m.; sunset: 7:37 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018 Mostly cloudy. High 58; low 46…

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Pedestrians hit in Taco Bell parking lot.

September 24, 2018

Pedestrians hit in Taco Bell parking lot. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP – A 75-year-old Manton woman was airlifted to an area hospital for serious injuries after she and a 46-year-old Manton woman were hit by a 2003 Dodge van in the Taco Bell parking lot on West US 10 Friday, Sept. 21, at 12:36 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…

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Ludington council expected to hire new assessor tonight.

September 24, 2018

Ludington council expected to hire new assessor tonight. LUDINGTON — City Council is expected to hire Jared Litwiller of Ludington as its new assessor during its regular meeting tonight. The contracted position pays $43,100. Interim City Manager Steve Brock said three candidates were interviewed for the position. He said all three had the technical expertise but Litwiller was the best…

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Sunny today, thunderstorms possible overnight.

September 24, 2018

Sunny today, thunderstorms possible overnight. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, Sept. 24, 2018 Sunny along with a few clouds. Thunderstorms developing overnight. High 74; low 61 Precipitation: 20% day; 90% evening. Wind: SE 10 mph changing to S 7 mph in evening. Humidity: 72% increasing to 91% in evening. Sunrise: 7:34 a.m.; sunset: 7:39 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018…

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WSCC to host college night Oct. 8.

September 23, 2018

WSCC to host college night Oct. 8. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Representatives from over 30 colleges, universities and military organizations are coming together to help college-bound students plan their futures during the annual “College Night” in the West Shore Community College Recreation Center on Monday, Oct. 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The event is designed for high school students, their…

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Obituary: Genevieve Faye Batchelor, 86, of Fountain

September 23, 2018

Obituary: Genevieve Faye Batchelor, 86, of Fountain Genevieve Faye Batchelor, 86, of Fountain passed away peacefully Thursday, September 20, 2018. She was born July 20, 1932 to Harry Richard and Helen Elizabeth (Shoue) Wiesner in New Carlisle, Ind. Jenny married Dennis Dale Batchelor on July 5, 1951 in New Carlisle, Ind. Together they raised four children. Jenny was a great…

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