Man allegedly fires gun from vehicle, flees from police.

January 14, 2019

Man allegedly fires gun from vehicle, flees from police. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP – A 22-year-old Amber Township man faces charges of fleeing and eluding police, felony firearm and possession of a loaded firearm in a vehicle after allegedly fleeing from Mason County sheriff’s deputies Sunday, Jan. 13, around 2 a.m. on Amber Road near Conrad Road where he drove off…

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Obituary: Joseph Thibert, 73, Ludington.

January 14, 2019

Obituary: Joseph Thibert, 73, Ludington. Joseph David Thibert, 73, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019.   Joseph was born on October 18, 1945 in Ludington, the son of Joseph and Anna (Paulsen) Thibert.  He graduated from Ludington High in 1963 then he served his country in the United States Air Force. On September 20, 1969 he married…

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Cloudy skies and mostly dry early this week. 

January 14, 2019

Cloudy skies and mostly dry early this week.  Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, Jan. 14, 2019 Partly cloudy skies in the morning giving way to cloudy skies in the afternoon and into the evening. High 34; low 28 Precipitation: 10% day; 20% evening Wind: SW 8 mph day; WSW 5 mph evening. Humidity: 79% day; 87% evening Sunrise: 8:17…

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Group helps the area’s youngest residents.

January 12, 2019

Group helps the area’s youngest residents. #MasonCountyNews LUDINGTON — Lee’shya and Jamel Dukes received several blessings in late 2018. The Idlewild parents of fraternal twin daughters that were born early in December at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital were grateful that their daughters were born healthy and without complications, despite being premature at 35 weeks gestation. The twins, Nariyah and Nyomi…

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Safe Harbor Credit Union offering interest free loans to federal employees.

January 12, 2019

Safe Harbor Credit Union offering interest free loans to federal employees. LUDINGTON — Safe Harbor Credit Union is offering federal employees affected by the shutdown. The credit union is now offering a 0% interest, no fee loan for federal government employees who have officially missed their first full paycheck. “We want to make sure people and families in our community…

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Gofundme page offers way to invest in local, free news.

January 12, 2019

Gofundme page offers way to invest in local, free news. From Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. One of the principles this great country was founded on was the ability of the press to operate without restriction of the government. I truly believe that our society functions at its best when the populous has access to a variety of news. This is true…

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55 participate in Scottville Optimist basketball skills tourney.

January 12, 2019

55 participate in Scottville Optimist basketball skills tourney. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Optimist Club recently hosted a Tri-Star Basketball Tournament for Mason County Central elementary and middle school students; 55 kids ages 8 to 13 participated in the event held Wednesday Jan. 9 at MCC Upper Elementary School. The top three winners in each age category received a metal. “The…

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West Shore career tech hosts allied health competition.

January 12, 2019

West Shore career tech hosts allied health competition. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — High school career technology education students competed Friday at the Region 6 Health Occupations Students of America competition at West Shore Community College. The event was hosted by West Shore Educational Service District’s CTE program. Allied health instructor, and event coordinator, Sally Wright said six career…

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Recent deaths, posted Jan. 12, 2019

January 12, 2019

Recent deaths, posted Jan. 12, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Joseph David Thibert, 73, of Ludington, died on Thursday, January 10, 2019.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at 11:30 a.m.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home…

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Mason Co. is a better place because of these 3 pioneering businesswomen.

January 11, 2019

Mason Co. is a better place because of these 3 pioneering businesswomen. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Three Mason County women recently passed away, each leaving a legacy as pioneering women in local business few can compare to: Mabel Polcin, 92, on Dec. 30; Marianne Gibbs Smith, 76, on Jan. 5; and Dorothy Benson Reed, 92, on Jan. 7. Polcin and…

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Obituary: Susan (Liles) Czelada, 67, of Ludington.

January 11, 2019

Obituary: Susan (Liles) Czelada, 67, of Ludington. Susan (Liles) Czelada, 67, of Ludington, formerly of Lansing passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at her home in Ludington. She was born in Lansing on May 31, 1951 to Labe “Jack” and Jeanne (Stiver) Liles. She retired from Delta Dental and also worked for the Lake Michigan Carferry. Sue was a beloved…

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Agriculture student scholarship available.

January 11, 2019

Agriculture student scholarship available. EAST LANSING — GreenStone Farm Credit Services is now accepting applications through March 1, 2019 for its scholarship program. The cooperative will once again award up to $40,000 to incoming college freshmen pursuing a degree in an agriculture-related field. Since 2010, the association has presented more than $215,000 in undergraduate college scholarships to the industry’s next…

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Car/coyote crash tops police activity.

January 11, 2019

Car/coyote crash tops police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019: – 7:19 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/coyote crash, no injury, Stiles Road north of Fountain Road, Victory Township. – 10 a.m., (Michigan State Police), traffic policing for shutting down US 31 near Conrad Road, Amber Township. Consumers Energy was stringing…

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Obituary: Mona Halladay, 96, Ludington.

January 11, 2019

Obituary: Mona Halladay, 96, Ludington. Mona Sophia Halladay, 96, died January 9, 2019 surrounded by family in her room at Ludington Woods. She was born in Ludington on April 29, 1922 to Carl and Sophia Gunberg. With the encouragement of her brother Milton, Mona graduated from Central Michigan University. It was there she first met Roy Halladay. In spite of…

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Recent births, reported Jan. 11, 2019.

January 11, 2019

Recent births, reported Jan. 11, 2019. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Levi Michael Frey, the son of KayLynn Hernandez and Michael Frey of Ludington, was born Jan. 8, 2019. Presley Ray Oquist, the daughter of Karlee and Philip Oquist of Ludington, was born Jan. 11, 2019. Jax Delton McKinley, the son of Alisha Lemire and Jon McKinley…

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Cloudy with some sun possible today. 

January 11, 2019

Cloudy with some sun possible today.  Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, Jan. 11, 2019 Clouds and sun mixed. High 29; low 22 Precipitation: 10% day; 0% evening Wind: ESE 4 mph Humidity: 66% Sunrise: 8:18 a.m.; sunset: 5:27 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 Cloudy. High 32; low 19 Precipitation: 0% day; 10% evening. Wind: E 5 mph day; ENE…

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Obituary: Dorothy Jean Benson Reed, 92, Ludington.

January 10, 2019

Obituary: Dorothy Jean Benson Reed, 92, Ludington. Dorothy Jean Benson Reed, 92, died peacefully Monday at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, surrounded by her family and members of her caregiving “family.” Dottie was born April 7, 1926, in Tallman, Michigan, north of Walhalla, the only child of Alverado Todd (A.T.) Benson and Martha Delite Shoup Benson. Dottie was married to her soulmate…

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VanderWall takes office as local senator. 

January 10, 2019

VanderWall takes office as local senator.  LANSING — Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) was sworn in as senator for the 35th District on Wednesday during a ceremony at the state Capitol. Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Stephen J. Markman administered the oath of office. VanderWall was joined on the Senate floor by his wife Diane; their son Nick, Nick’s wife Holly, and their daughter Kelsey; daughter…

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Failure to pay child support tops recent arraignments.

January 10, 2019

Failure to pay child support tops recent arraignments. LUDINGTON – The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Eric Anthony Anglebrandt, 38, of 16445 Burchwood Dr., Leroy, was arraigned on a felony charge of failure to pay child support. Preliminary hearing: Jan. 23 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $32,000 cash. -Austin Ryan Rader, 22, of 9505 E.…

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Neighbor to Neighbor applications being accepted.

January 10, 2019

Neighbor to Neighbor applications being accepted. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Habitat for Humanity of Mason County is currently accepting applications from homeowners for its spring Neighborhood Revitalization (N2N) projects. The deadline to apply is Feb. 8. N2N is an exterior home preservation program that offers painting, carpentry, landscaping, weather stripping, siding, roofing, door/window replacement and minor exterior repairs for homeowners in…

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Cloudy skies, little precipitation expected next few days.

January 10, 2019

Cloudy skies, little precipitation expected next few days. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019 Cloudy. High 26; low 20 Precipitation: 20% day; 10% evening Wind: N 13 mph day; ENE 5 mph evening Humidity: 74% day; 77% evening Sunrise: 8:19 a.m.; sunset: 5:27 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, 2019 Clouds and sun mixed. High 29; low 22 Precipitation:…

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