Farm Bureau members learn about promotion and education, young farmer programs.

February 19, 2019

Farm Bureau members learn about promotion and education, young farmer programs. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. GRAND RAPIDS — Last weekend, the Mason County Farm Bureau sent a delegation of nine people to represent it at the Michigan Farm Bureau’s Growing Together conference at the Amway Grand Plaza. The conference was a combined effort of MFB’s Promotion and Education (P&E) and…

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Police investigate copper pipe theft.

February 19, 2019

Police investigate copper pipe theft. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019: – 9:10 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 26-year-old Muskegon man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, US 10, City of Ludington. Monday, Feb. 18, 2019: – 6:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road east of Amber…

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Recent deaths, posted Feb. 19, 2019

February 19, 2019

Recent deaths, posted Feb. 19, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Toni Lee Sanford Strahan, 39, of Ludington, died on Saturday, February 16, 2019.  An obituary will run on Thursday.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting.  Listing…

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LASD academic calendar changes.

February 19, 2019

LASD academic calendar changes. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District has made some changes to its calendar due to recent snow days and the loss of instructional days. The current trimester will be extended another week for grades sixth through 12: Feb. 27, 28, and March 1, full days; March 7, 8, 1/2 days (exams and end of trimester). The…

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College student senate to host family fun night at Rec Center.

February 19, 2019

College student senate to host family fun night at Rec Center. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Student Senate will hold a Family Fun Night on Monday, Feb. 25 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Recreation Center on the WSCC campus. The focus of the event will be on children and will include carnival games, prizes, face…

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Partly cloudy today.

February 19, 2019

Partly cloudy today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 Partly cloudy High 26; low 18 Precipitation: 20% Wind: SSW 6 mph day; SE 7 mph evening Humidity: 70% Sunrise: 7:38 a.m.; sunset: 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019 Snow during the morning will transition to snow showers during the afternoon. Some snow showers possible after midnight. High…

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Scottville commission passes marijuana ordinance.

February 19, 2019

Scottville commission passes marijuana ordinance. SCOTTVILLE — On Monday the City Commission approved an ordinance that will prohibit the sale of recreational marijuana within the city, along with the use of marijuana in public places. The vote was 4-3 with commissioners Sue Petipren, Connie Duncil, and Bryan Benyo voting against it. The commission also passed the first reading of a…

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Governor visits WSCC, speaks about education programs.

February 18, 2019

Governor visits WSCC, speaks about education programs. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visited West Shore Community College’s main campus Monday morning, Feb. 18. The governor was given a tour of some of the college’s facilities and then addressed invited community leaders. She said her emphasis touring the college was to acknowledge some fo the programming…

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Obituary: Harcourt E. “Bud” Quick Jr., 77, of Ludington

February 18, 2019

Obituary: Harcourt E. “Bud” Quick Jr., 77, of Ludington Harcourt E. “Bud” Quick Jr., 77, of Ludington, passed away on February 17, 2019 at home surrounded by his family.  Bud was born May 13, 1941 in Bay City to Harcourt E Quick Sr. and Arlene (Tonn) Quick. His family soon moved to Scottville where he grew up.   After high…

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Obituary: Michael Cole, 72, Branch.

February 18, 2019

Obituary: Michael Cole, 72, Branch. Michael L. Cole, 72, of Branch died on Monday, February 18, 2019. Mike was born January 19, 1947 in Reed City to Charles and Mildred (Gundich) Cole. Mike graduated from Baldwin High School in 1966. After high school, Mike enlisted in the US Army and served his country for three years; serving, for a time,…

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Beekeeping 101 class offered.

February 18, 2019

Beekeeping 101 class offered. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Beekeepers will present a two day Introduction to Beekeeping 101 class will be offered Saturday, Feb. 23 and Sunday, Feb. 24 at the Scottville Area Senior Center, 140 S. James St. The class is free. Participants are asked to bring a canned or dry good item that will be donated to a…

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Recent deaths, posted Feb. 18, 2019

February 18, 2019

Recent deaths, posted Feb. 18, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Eugene Miston Sr., 87, of Fountain died on Monday, February 18.  Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Dorothy Mae Gunberg, 99, of Ludington, died on Thursday, February 14, 2019. Therese Marie Soles, 61, of Scottville, died on Saturday,…

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Weekend police report.

February 18, 2019

Weekend police report. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Feb. 15, 2019: – 12:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road east of Dennis Road, Victory Township. – 3 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 and Reek Road, Custer Township. – 10:40 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no…

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Flurries possible in the morning.

February 18, 2019

Flurries possible in the morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, Feb. 18, 2019 A few flurries possible early then mostly cloudy skies. High 22; low 13 Precipitation: 20% day; 10% evening Wind: NNE 8 mph day; ESE 4 mph evening Humidity: 68% day; 76% evening Sunrise: 7:40 a.m.; sunset: 6:19 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 Partly cloudy High 26;…

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2019 world record attempt: largest dessert party.

February 16, 2019

2019 world record attempt: largest dessert party. LUDINGTON — Ludington will go for another world record this summer with the attempt to hold the largest dessert party on Saturday, June 8 at Rotary Park. The current Guinness record of 1,445 people is held by the baker Mr. Puff in Vadodara, India. The Downtown Ludington Board, which will be the official record holder, if…

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Governor to visit West Shore Comm. College Monday.

February 15, 2019

Governor to visit West Shore Comm. College Monday. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Following her State-of-the-State address in Lansing on Tuesday night, Governor Gretchen Whitmer is traveling throughout Michigan and will be visiting the West Shore Community College campus on Monday, Feb. 18. Her visit will include a brief meeting with several business leaders and public officials, a tour of the campus, and an…

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Help Ministries soup supper

February 15, 2019

Help Ministries soup supper PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A soup supper fundraiser benefitting Help Ministry will be held Thursday, February 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 W Bryant Rd.  Cost is by donation only. The public is invited to “sip soup” and “break bread” with friends, share fellowship, and solve puzzles while…

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Obituary: Dolores Hook, 94, Ludington.

February 15, 2019

Obituary: Dolores Hook, 94, Ludington. Dolores Martha Hook, age 92, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019.   Dolores was born in Detroit on October 6, 1926, the daughter of Aloysius and Anna (Ewald) Wroblewski. Dolores is survived by her nieces and nephews, Michael (Jan) Potter, Patrick (Barb) Potter, Tom (Judy) Potter, Kathleen Graham, David (Barbara) Potter, Richard…

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Fountain man arrested for assaulting officer.

February 14, 2019

Fountain man arrested for assaulting officer. #MasonCountyCrime BRANCH TOWNSHIP – A 53-year-old Fountain man was arrested for a felony of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer Wednesday, Feb. 13, shortly before 8 p.m. in the 6600 block of East US 10 after he allegedly assaulted a Mason County sheriff’s deputy during an investigation involving a child custody matter, according to Mason County…

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Obituary: Yvonne Castonia, 81, Ludington.

February 14, 2019

Obituary: Yvonne Castonia, 81, Ludington. Yvonne Louise Castonia, 81, of Ludington passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  Yvonne was born on October 5, 1937 in Scottville, the daughter of Otto W. and Birdie (Williams) Listing.  She attended Fountain School before graduating from Scottville High School with the class of 1955.  On November 9, 1957 she married Ronald…

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Strangulation suspect tops 79th District Court arraignments.

February 14, 2019

Strangulation suspect tops 79th District Court arraignments. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -William Geoffrey Buchanan, 29, of 6597 W. Sassafras St., Hamlin Township, was arrested Feb. 7 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, second offense…

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