Stabbing suspect faces felony charges.

March 26, 2019

Stabbing suspect faces felony charges. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON – The 57-year-old Free Soil man accused of repeatedly stabbing his 72-year-old brother and punching a Mason County sheriff’s deputy in the face over the weekend has been arraigned in 79th District Court on charges of felonious assault and resisting and opposing an officer. Gerald Francis Morong’s bond was set at $10,000 cash/surety,…

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Obituary: Margaret ‘Peggy’ Kortge, 82, Ludington.

March 26, 2019

Obituary: Margaret ‘Peggy’ Kortge, 82, Ludington. Our beloved Margaret J. “Peggy” Kortge, 82, of Ludington passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019. She was born the oldest of six children on November 8, 1936 in Lansing to Buford V. and Margaret J. (Hutchens) Millner. After graduating from Sexton High School, she married the late Corliss Kortge on November 19, 1960 in…

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Sun continues today, temperatures rise.

March 26, 2019

Sun continues today, temperatures rise. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Mostly sunny. High 42; low 26 Precipitation: 0% Wind: SSW 7 mph day; S 4 mph evening Humidity: 42% day; 56% evening Sunrise: 7:38 a.m.; sunset: 8:04 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2019 Cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening. High 49; low 42 Precipitation:…

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Weekend police report.

March 25, 2019

Weekend police report. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, March 22, 2019: – 8:22 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, Meisenheimer Road west of Scottville Road, Riverton Township. – 4:10 p.m., (MCSO), assault, Custer Road south of First Street, Custer Township. A report detailing the alleged assault filed by a…

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Obituary: Mary Rodriguez, 98, Ludington.

March 25, 2019

Obituary: Mary Rodriguez, 98, Ludington. Mary Louise Rodriguez, 98, of Ludington, passed away peacefully in her home Wednesday, March 20, 2019. She was born March 11, 1921 in Houston, Texas to Martin and Perfecta (Enjosa) Aleman. She married the late Joseph Leon Rodriguez on August 10, 1940 in Houston. Together they raised five daughters. Mary worked for Straits Steel Co.…

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Obituary: Scott Cooper, 27, Plymouth, Wis., formerly of Ludington.

March 25, 2019

Obituary: Scott Cooper, 27, Plymouth, Wis., formerly of Ludington. Scott Michael Cooper of Plymouth, Wis., formerly of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly on Monday March 18, 2019 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Neenah, Wis. He was 27 years old. Scott was born on October 8, 1991 in Ludington to Michael Cooper and Lorrie Meduna. He is survived by his fiancé, Rachel…

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Man allegedly stabs 72-year-old brother, punches deputy.

March 25, 2019

Man allegedly stabs 72-year-old brother, punches deputy. #MasonCountyCrime FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP – A 72-year-old man was repeatedly stabbed by his brother Saturday, March 23, shortly after noon, in the 8200 block of Tuttle Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The suspect, who is a 56-year-old Free Soil man, also allegedly punched a Mason County sheriff’s deputy in the…

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Sunny today and Tuesday.

March 25, 2019

Sunny today and Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, March 25, 2019 Sunny. High 39; low 20 Precipitation: 0% day; 0% evening. Wind: NNE 10 mph day; NE 8 mph evening Humidity: 40% day; 58% evening. Sunrise: 7:39 a.m.; sunset: 8:03 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Mostly sunny. High 42; low 26 Precipitation: 0% Wind: SSW 7 mph day;…

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Public Notice: Absentee ballots for May 7 school election.

March 24, 2019

Public Notice: Absentee ballots for May 7 school election. Absentee Ballots for the May 7, 2019 Election Ludington Area School District Bond Proposal Absentee Ballots are available for the Special Election to be held on May 7, 2019. Voters eligible and who desire to receive an absentee ballot should contact their local city or township clerk.   Here is a…

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Field fire quickly extinguished

March 23, 2019

Field fire quickly extinguished. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Personnel from Grant Township Fire Department quickly extinguished am approximate five acre field fire in the 3700 block of West Sass Road Saturday evening, March 23. Fire Chief Ron Melchert said initial reports indicated that the fire was much larger than it actually was. Using the department’s brush…

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Obituary: Ruth Wilbur, 75, Fountain.

March 23, 2019

Obituary: Ruth Wilbur, 75, Fountain. Ruth Ann Wilbur, 75, of Fountain passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 1, 1943 in Eaton Rapids to Ira and Myrtle (Hoffman) Scott. Ruth received her GED from West Shore Community College. She worked for Mason County Fruit Packers for over 10 years. Ruth…

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Recent deaths, posted March 23, 2019

March 23, 2019

Recent deaths, posted March 23, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Wayne Kittle, 72, of Ludington died on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. www.oakgroveludington.com. Ruth Ann Wilbur, 75, of Fountain died on Friday, March 22, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. www.oakgroveludington.com.   Beads & Blooms Florist, 78…

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‘Person of interest’ developed in counterfeit money scam.

March 22, 2019

‘Person of interest’ developed in counterfeit money scam. #MasonCountyCrime SCOTTVILLE – The Scottville Police Department has developed a “person of interest” in a counterfeit money case, according to Sgt. Jason Williams. There were two incidents Wednesday morning, March 20, at Scottville convenience stores of a person attempting to pass a fake $100 bill, Williams said. The bills, which are similar…

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Scottville woman arrested for possessing stolen vehicle.

March 22, 2019

Scottville woman arrested for possessing stolen vehicle. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON – A 43-year-old Scottville woman was arrested by the Ludington Police Department for possession of a stolen vehicle and on an outstanding warrant after police recovered a stolen 2004 Hummer Thursday Afternoon, March 21, on North Jebavy Drive near Johnson Road, said Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett. The vehicle was stolen…

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Breaking into vehicle tops recent arraignments, March 22, 2019.

March 22, 2019

Breaking into vehicle tops recent arraignments, March 22, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Jess Marie Larr, 18, of 506 E. Sixth St., Apt. 3, Ludington, was arrested Mar. 17 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of breaking and entering into a vehicle with damage to the…

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE

March 22, 2019

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT.  ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.  PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain Mortgage made the 23rd day of…

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79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted March 22, 2019.

March 22, 2019

79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted March 22, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Michael Mason Durham, 28, of 110 N. Washington Ave., Ludington, pleaded guilty Mar. 12 to domestic violence and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 93 days discretionary jail for one…

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Recent births, reported March 22, 2019.

March 22, 2019

Recent births, reported March 22, 2019. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Mateo Lee Martinez, the son of Angela and Leonardo Martinez of Ludington, was born March 17, 2019. Lincoln Oliver Lefler, the son of Carly and Brian Lefler of Branch, was born March 21, 2019. Norah Rose Clark, the daughter of Melissa White and Nathan Clark of…

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Overcast and windy today.

March 22, 2019

Overcast and windy today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, March 22, 2019 Overcast skies and windy. Temperatures nearly steady. High 33; low 23 Precipitation: 20% day; 0% evening. Wind: N 20 mph day; N 13 mph evening Humidity: 64% day; 66% evening. Sunrise: 7:45 a.m.; sunset: 7:59 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2019 Sunny. High 42; low 31. Precipitation: 0%…

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MCC Middle School honor roll

March 22, 2019

MCC Middle School honor roll SCOTTVILLE — The following Mason County Central Middle School students made the second trimester honor roll: Eighth grade Angeleah Arnold Charlie Banks Gabriella Bentley Leah Brooks Mason Burton William Chye Grace Fessenden Cloe Frederick Anderson Green Carter Hargreaves Emma Hasselbalch James Hill Sydney Horacek Sarah Houston Gabrielle Jensen Priscilla Johnson Madison Kaiser Kellen Kimes Cullen…

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Recent deaths, posted March 22, 2019

March 22, 2019

Recent deaths, posted March 22, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Dolly A. Renwick, 65, of Pentwater, died on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Ronald Lawrence Oomen, 69, of Fountain, died on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133…

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