Recent arraignments include larceny.

July 6, 2018

Recent arraignments include larceny. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies – Danyel Rebecca Horsley, 32, of 201 N. William St., Ludington, was arrested by by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of larceny from a person. Preliminary exam: July 11 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $50,000/cash/surety. – Trevor…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted July 6, 2018.

July 6, 2018

51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted July 6, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Stacy Marie Green, 36, of 2916 N. Trepanier Dr., Hamlin Township, was found guilty Nov. 7, 2017 of breaking and entering a building with intent and was sentenced July 3 to serve two…

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911 business contact forms

July 6, 2018

911 business contact forms. Mason-Oceana 911 is asking business owners to fill out business contact forms to assist dispatchers during emergencies. The form can be downloaded here. It includes instructions on how to submit it.

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79th District Court sentencings, posted July 6, 2018.

July 6, 2018

79th District Court sentencings, posted July 6, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Scott David Alexander, 56, of 2233 N. Sherman Rd., Hamlin Township, was found guilty July 3 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to 32 days in jail with credit for two days served or…

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Ludington hospital president takes on dual role leading Fremont hospital.

July 5, 2018

Ludington hospital president takes on dual role leading Fremont hospital. LUDINGTON — Randall L. Kelley, president of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, will take on a newly created role as leader of the northwest market area of Spectrum Health upon the announced retirement of Randy Stasik, president, Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial Hospital in Fremont. This announcement was made by Gwen Sandefur,…

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Road commission appoints interim director, hires engineer.

July 5, 2018

Road commission appoints interim director, hires engineer. SCOTTVILLE — Mary Samuels has been appointed as the acting manager/director of the Mason County Road Commission, effective July 1. Samuels, who has held the position of clerk of the road commission for 19 years, will serve in the interim following the resignation of Wayne Schoonover. Samuels is also Summit Township clerk. The…

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Drunk cyclist falls off bike, tries to fight deputy.

July 5, 2018

Drunk cyclist falls off bike, tries to fight deputy. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — A 25-year-old Ludington man was arrested by a Mason County sheriff’s deputy Wednesday, July 4, at 8:22 p.m. after he fell off his bicycle and tried to fight the deputy who was trying to help him, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The man’s blood alcohol content…

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Recent deaths, posted July 5, 2018

July 5, 2018

Recent deaths, posted July 5, 2018 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP:  Florence Gutowski Rockwall, 100, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. 

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Ludington fireworks traffic routes.

July 4, 2018

Ludington fireworks traffic routes.  LUDINGTON — For those who plan to attend the Ludington Area Jaycees’ Freedom Festival fireworks display tonight. Here is the traffic route map issued by Ludington Police Department and Mason County Sheriff’s Office.

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Happy Independence Day 2018!

July 4, 2018

IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and…

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MCC board will consider hiring new middle school principal.

July 3, 2018

MCC board will consider hiring new middle school principal. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central’s Board of Education will consider hiring Rob Dennis as its new middle school principal when the board meets in regular session Monday, July 9. Dennis is currently the elementary principal at Baldwin Community School. Dennis is a graduate of Ludington High School, Central Michigan University and…

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Scottville offering residents trash bin alternative to buying bags.

July 3, 2018

Scottville offering residents trash bin alternative to buying bags. SCOTTVILLE — Beginning in August city residents wishing to have a 96 gallon cart to be used for trash can sign up with City Hall.  The cart is a voluntary option to replace the city trash bags residents are currently purchasing.  Those residents wishing to continue to use city bags may…

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Chamber earns national award.

July 3, 2018

Chamber earns national award. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce has been awarded the Membership Achievement Award for Top 10 in Dues Retention for Chambers of similar size from the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). “We really have to thank our loyal members for helping us to achieve this outstanding award” said…

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Clown Band performs Patriotic Concert tonight.

July 3, 2018

Clown Band performs Patriotic Concert tonight. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band performs on its home stage, the Scottville Clown Band Shell, tonight for its annual Patriotic Concert. Most of the Americana themed songs are performed exclusively during this show, which begins at 7 p.m. The Scottville Optimist Club will be selling bratwursts, hotdogs, cotton candy, popcorn and…

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Ludington woman facing multiple charges after hit-and-run crashes.

July 2, 2018

Ludington woman facing multiple charges after hit-and-run crashes. #MasonCountyCrime. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — Jessica Curtin, 28, Ludington was arrested Saturday, June 30, by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies  and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, fleeing and eluding, and open intoxicants in a motor vehicle. She was arrested after deputies were investigating two separate hit and run crashes that had…

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Music at the lighthouses July 11 and July 12

July 2, 2018

Music at the lighthouses July 11 and July 12 Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers Association will feature Skooine & Kly for two performances at local lighthouses. Skoonie and Kly feature two veteran folk guitarists with a unique blend of soft rock, blues, folk and hauntingly beautiful ballads that will touch your heart. The duo will perform on Wednesday, July 11 at…

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Allied Health students place at national competition

July 2, 2018

Allied Health students place at national competition Recently, six West Shore Educational Service District Career and Technical Education Allied Health students, along with their instructor, Sally Wright traveled to Dallas to compete at the 41st annual Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) International Leadership Conference. The students worked in teams of two and each competed in the CPR and First Aid category. Teammates…

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Weekend police activity includes several crashes, arrests.

July 2, 2018

Weekend police activity includes several crashes, arrests. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Ludington man was arrested Saturday, June 29 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies and charged with bond violation. The arrest occurred in River Meadow Estates, in the 5000 block of West Rasmussen Road. Deputies made the arrest during a follow-up contact stemming from another incident, according to…

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