Ludington 5th ward polling location to change to new fire station.

January 28, 2019

Ludington 5th ward polling location to change to new fire station. LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council is expected to take action today during its regular meeting to change the location of the fifth ward polling place from Lakeshore Resource Network, 920 E. Tinkham Ave., to the new fire station, located directly behind the LRN at 922 E. Tinkham Ave.…

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Spectrum Health closings

January 28, 2019

Due to winter storm warnings and extreme cold temperatures, Spectrum Health Medical Group physician offices and all outpatient rehabilitation facilities will be closed all day Monday, Jan. 28, 2019. Patients are advised to call their physician’s office with questions. All hospital services, surgeries, urgent care, sites are open. See below for a detailed list: Clinics that will BE CLOSED: Spectrum Health Ludington…

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Mardi Gras dinner to benefit Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm

January 28, 2019

Mardi Gras dinner to benefit Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm IRONS — A Mardi Gras/Louisiana style benefit dinner will be held Saturday, Feb. 16 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, 5734 W. 10 1/2 Mile Road. The event will benefit Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm of Sherman Township, Mason County. The cost is $10 for adults…

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Winter storm remains in effect until Monday evening.

January 27, 2019

Winter storm remains in effect until Monday evening. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A winter storm remains in effect from 1 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, 2019. According to the National Weather Service, heavy snow is expected with total accumulations of 8 to 12 inches along with winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Wind chills could reach…

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Closings and cancellations, Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.

January 27, 2019

Closings and cancellations, Monday, Jan. 28, 2019. This list may be updated. Please do not post cancellations in the comment section. If you have a cancellation, please email editor@mediagroup31.com. Presented by La Probadita Mercado & Taqueria, 19 S. State St., Hart; 231-873-4069, Facebook. Baldwin Community Schools Bear Lake Public Schools CASMAN Academy Covenant Christian School District #10 Health Department Flipstar…

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WSCC fall semester dean’s list.

January 27, 2019

WSCC fall semester dean’s list. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has released its dean’s list for the 2018 fall semester. Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors and full-time students with a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.749 receive honors. Part-time students are eligible when their accumulating grade point…

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Winter storm warning issued

January 27, 2019

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning until 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28. Beginning early Monday morning temperatures may range from 15 to 20 below zero with 8 to 12 inches of snow possible.

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Relay For Life euchre party

January 27, 2019

Relay For Life euchre party LUDINGTON — Relay for Life of Mason County is hosting a euchre party on Saturday, Feb. 23 to raise funds to fight cancer. The party will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Mason County District Library Ludington branch. There will be a short euchre refresher from noon to 1 p.m. Everyone is…

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Ludington council offers manager job to former Scottville resident.

January 25, 2019

Ludington council offers manager job to former Scottville resident. #LudingtonNews. LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council plans to offer the vacant city manager position to former Scottville resident Mitchell Foster. The council met in open session Thursday and interviewed three candidates: James Van Ess, supervisor of Tallmadge Charter Township in Ottawa County, Patrick Reagan, city manager of Crystal Falls, and…

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Hospital foundation donates AEDs to courthouse.

January 25, 2019

Hospital foundation donates AEDs to county. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Foundation Ludington Hospital recently donated three automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) to the Mason County Courthouse. The AEDs were purchased for a total of $4,500 from the hospital foundation’s department of outreach, according to Kaley Petersen, foundation and community services director. Petersen said she was approached about the…

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Drug charges top recent arraignments, posted Jan. 24, 2019.

January 25, 2019

Drug charges top recent arraignments, posted Jan. 24, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court. Felonies -Donnie Ray Totten, III, 24, of 1085 E. Hawley Rd., Eden Township, was arrested Jan. 16 by the State, Sheriff, and City Enforcement of Narcotic Team (SSCENT) on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance…

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Several vehicle crashes reported Thursday.

January 25, 2019

Several vehicle crashes reported Thursday. Law enforcement was again occupied with several crashes Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. The following is a report of local police: 3 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, Jebavy Drive and Angling Road, Hamlin Township. 5:56 a.m., MCSO, two vehicle crash, no injuries, US 10 and Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township.…

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Snow continues today.

January 25, 2019

Snow continues today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 Snow showers expected throughout the day. High 9; low 2 Precipitation: 50% day; 40% evening Wind: WNW 11 mph day; NW 5 mph evening. Humidity: 73% day; 75% evening. Sunrise: 8:09 a.m.; sunset: 5:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019 Cloudy with a few flurries or snow showers possible.…

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Closings and cancellations, Jan. 25, 2019

January 24, 2019

Closings and cancellations, Jan. 25, 2019 This list may be updated. Please do not post cancellations in the comment section. If you have a cancellation, please email editor@mediagroup31.com. Presented by La Probadita Mercado & Taqueria, 19 S. State St., Hart; 231-873-4069, Facebook. Mason County Central girls basketball vs. Montague has been postponed. MCC Saturday morning basketball for grades 3 to…

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Closings and cancellations, Jan. 24, 2019

January 24, 2019

Closings and cancellations, Jan. 24, 2019 This list may be updated. Please do not post cancellations in the comment section. If you have a cancellation, please email editor@mediagroup31.com. Ludington High School basketball against Muskegon Heights, in Ludington, has been cancelled.  

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79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Jan. 24, 2019.

January 24, 2019

79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Jan. 24, 2019. LUDINGTON  — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Tony Jerome Lopez, 44, of 5190 S. Scottville Rd., Eden Township, pleaded guilty Jan. 18 to disorderly person jostling and was sentenced to 49 days in jail with credit for 49 days served, 90 days discretionary jail…

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Obituary: Clayton Schaner, 86, Ludington.

January 24, 2019

Obituary: Clayton Schaner, 86, Ludington. Clayton A. Schaner, 86, of Ludington passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019. He was born December 7, 1932 in Hart to Arthur and Mary Schaner. Clayton spent his entire life in Ludington. A 1950 graduate of Ludington High School, he went on to attend Western Michigan University for two years where he studied drafting and…

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Sheriff’s office responds to several crashes Wednesday.

January 24, 2019

Sheriff’s office responds to several crashes Wednesday. Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to several crashes Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019: 12:15 a.m., single vehicle crash, no injuries, Townline and Dennis roads, Victory Township. 7:35 a.m., two vehicle crash, no injuries, 4800 block of US 10, Pere Marquette Township. 10:27 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Townline Road west of Poplar Road, Sherman…

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Recent births, reported Jan. 24, 2019.

January 24, 2019

Recent births, reported Jan. 24, 2019. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Royal Delores Mills, the daughter of Danielle and Jonathon Schultz of Fountain, was born on Jan. 14, 2019. Aidan Wayne Tacey, the son of Laura Roberts and Philip Tacey of Pentwater, was born Jan. 17, 2019. Kolton Alan Knudsen, the son of Julie and Kent Knudsen…

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Obituary: Elizabeth “Lisa” Schulte, 63, of Scottville

January 24, 2019

Obituary: Elizabeth “Lisa” Schulte, 63, of Scottville Elizabeth “Lisa” Schulte, 63, of Scottville, left us to head “up north” on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.   She is finally at peace and so happy because she has been reunited with her Mom and Dad (Jim and Frances Schulte) and her big sister Christine Schulte Ziegler, who preceeded her in death and who…

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Recent deaths, posted Jan. 24, 2019

January 24, 2019

Recent deaths, posted Jan. 24, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Gloria Raskey, 77, of Ludington died on Monday, January 21, 2019. A mass will be held Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 2 p.m. at St. Simon Catholic Church with Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler presiding. Family will greet friends starting at 1 p.m. also at…

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