State parks provide job training for local high schoolers.

July 27, 2018

State parks provide job training for local high schoolers. For the sixth consecutive year the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Parks and Recreation Division, Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) and the West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD) have partnered to provide paid job training experiences for students with disabilities.   The project’s long-term goal is to support students with disabilities…

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More cultural trails planned for Mason, Lake counties.

July 27, 2018

More cultural trails planned for Mason, Lake counties. The Ludington/Mason County Cultural Economic Development Task Force is launching two new Mason County Cultural Trails with a third planned.  The new “trails” will focus on music and sculpture and will be “unveiled” at the end of this week. In partnership with Lake County, area residents and visitors who log on to…

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17-year-old arrested for third-offense alcohol possession.

July 27, 2018

17-year-old arrested for third-offense alcohol possession. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, July 24, 2018: – 1:20 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 17-year-old Ludington man was arrested for probation violation and third-offense minor in possession of alcohol, Poplar Road near East Wilson Trial, Custer Township. Thursday, July 26, 2018: – 4:25 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s…

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Community Church awards scholarships.

July 27, 2018

Community Church awards scholarships. LUDINGTON – Community Church of Ludington has recently awarded 12 scholarships. Recipients included: Brandy Thomas, Erin Thomsen, Jenna Knizacky, Evan Smith, Alec Johnson, Makenzie Condit, Jared Knizacky, Gabe Liebetreu, Alexandra Nellis, Caleb Eastway, Spencer Knizacky, Harley Smakal. The 12 Scholarships represent a total of $12,200. Community Church of Ludington has been awarding scholarships since 1972 through…

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Breakwater partially closed.

July 26, 2018

Breakwater partially closed. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department has announced that it has partially closure the North Breakwater from the bend to the lighthouse, effective at 1:30 p.m. today. The closure was made due to water level, wind and wave conditions. It will be re-opened when conditions subside.

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Fin & Feather Club offering CPL, pistol, hunter safety classes.

July 26, 2018

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County is offering a variety of firearm/hunter classes in the next few months. Concealed Pistol License classes: The club will offer a two-day CPL class on Friday, Aug. 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. and all day Saturday, Aug. 4, with live range shooting to take place in the afternoon.…

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Kidnapping, sexual assault top 79th District Court arraignments.

July 26, 2018

Kidnapping, sexual assault top 79th District Court arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Devin McKay Martin, 18, no address listed, was arrested by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for felonies of kidnapping and criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – assault with intent to commit sexual penetration.…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted July 26, 2018.

July 26, 2018

79th District Court sentencings, posted July 26, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: – Nathan Scott Yost, 22, of 506 N. Rowe St., Ludington, pleaded “no contest” July 17 to operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for…

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Recent deaths, posted July 26, 2018

July 26, 2018

Recent deaths, posted July 26, 2018 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Michael James McDonald, 83, of Ludington, died on Monday, July 23, 2018. Gerald Robert Buck Sr., 91, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Calvin Rule Rushford, 82, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy…

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Momentum Business Plan Competition deadline is July 31.

July 25, 2018

Momentum Business Plan Competition deadline is July 31. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The deadline to enter the $50,000 Momentum Business Plan Competition is Tuesday, July 31 at 11:59 p.m. The competition is for new business start-ups, or businesses with a viable startup idea or business with less than $100,000 in sales annually. The winner will be selected at a public pitch…

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Large equipment move to cause slow-downs. 

July 24, 2018

Large equipment move to cause slow-downs.  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Consumers Energy will be moving large pieces of equipment Friday, July 27, and Monday, July 30 beginning on Pere Marquette Highway, traveling south from First Street to Iris Road, west to Lakeshore Drive and then to the pumped storage facility. The moves will take place between 7:30 and 11 a.m.…

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Invasive plant species walking tour to be held at Cartier Park.

July 24, 2018

Invasive plant species walking tour to be held at Cartier Park. LUDINGTON —  Members of the North Country Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area will be holding a walking tour through Cartier Park on Tuesday, July 31, to introduce members of the public to a variety of invasive plant species. The walk is scheduled from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and will begin…

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Democrat monthly meeting

July 24, 2018

Democrat monthly meeting LUDINGTON — The next meeting of the Mason County Democratic Party will be Thursday, August 2, at 7  p.m. at the Ludington Area, 107 S. Harrison St. Mason County Clerk Cheryl Kelly, will demonstrate voting machines and answer questions. Jannice Lamb will also speak on the Oakview millage request on the August 7 Ballot. After a short business meeting, the film…

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Primary Election: List of county, school, and municipal ballot issues.

July 24, 2018

Primary Election: List of county, school, and municipal ballot issues. #Election18 LUDINGTON — Michigan voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 7 during the state’s Primary Election. Both the Democrat and Republican parties hold their primaries on this day. Voters choosing a partisan candidate must only vote for one party. However, the election will include some local ballot…

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Obituary: Ryan J. Quick, 32, Fountain

July 23, 2018

Obituary: Ryan J. Quick, 32, Fountain Ryan J. Quick, 32, of Fountain passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018 due to a motorcycle accident. He was born February 19, 1986, the youngest of triplets, to Jack and Camille (Bennett) Quick. Ryan graduated from Mason County Eastern in 2004 and went on to receive his certification in welding from West Shore Community…

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Fatal motorcycle crash victim identified.

July 23, 2018

Fatal motorcycle crash victim identified. #MasonCountyNews. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Ryan Joseph Quick, 32, of Branch, has been identified as the motorcyclist who died Sunday afternoon following a two vehicle crash.  The crash occurred about 12:19 p.m. when Quick was traveling southbound in the 3100 block of Reek Road, just over a crest in the hill, when his Harley Davidson motorcycle…

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Deputies arrest woman lying in road screaming obscenities.

July 23, 2018

Deputies arrest woman lying in road screaming obscenities. #MasonCountyCrime BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old Walhalla woman was arrested for disorderly person Saturday, July 21, at 3:42 a.m. in the 200 block of Gibson Road after Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to an “intoxicated person” call. “Responding deputies found the subject lying in the roadway screaming obscenities,” said Mason County Sheriff…

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U2 tribute band to perform Rhythm and Dunes concert Saturday.

July 23, 2018

U2 tribute band to perform Rhythm and Dunes concert Saturday. LUDINGTON —The first of two free community West Shore Bank Rhythm and Dunes concerts will take place this Saturday, July 28, at Waterfront Park. The U2 tribute band Hollywood U2, will perform at 7 p.m. The Mason County Central Jazz Band will open the concert at 6 p.m. Crowds have…

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