MCC phone lines not working.

June 26, 2018

MCC phone lines not working. UPDATE: Phone lines are working again. SCOTTVILLE — Phone lines at Mason County Central Schools are currently not working. School personnel are still able to receive emails. The phones are expected to be repaired by Wednesday.

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Students complete corrections officer academy. 

June 26, 2018

Students complete corrections officer academy.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A group of area corrections officers recently completed West Shore Community College’s Corrections Academy, a Michigan Sheriffs Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC) approved 160-hour certification program for personnel supervising inmates in county jails.  The academy program focuses on providing the skills necessary to maintain safety and security within a correctional facility.  During…

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Ludington council to interview interim manager candidates. 

June 26, 2018

Ludington council to interview interim manager candidates.  LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council will hold a special meeting on Thursday, June 28 at 1:30 p.m. to interview candidates for interim city manager. Current city manager John Shay has announced his resignation and has accepted a job as deputy administrator of Ottawa County; he will leave Ludington in July. The meeting, which…

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Recent deaths, posted June 25, 2018

June 25, 2018

Recent deaths, posted June 25, 2018 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Janet Hilberg, 76, of Scottville died on Sunday, June 24, 2018. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services, Scottville Richard Lucht, 83, of Ludington died on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services, Scottville. Dorothy Marie Smith, 86, of Ludington,…

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Authorities searching for missing Ludington man.

June 25, 2018

Authorities searching for missing Ludington man. UPDATE: Mr. Durham has been located. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department is asking the public for help in locating Michael Mason Durham, a Ludington man who has gone missing. Earlier today, LPD responded to a request to check on Durham’s welfare, according to Chief Mark Barnett. Durham is described as being a white…

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Online purchases of $3,000 reported in credit card fraud case. 

June 25, 2018

Online purchases of $3,000 reported in credit card fraud case.  #MasonCountyCrime BRANCH TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office was called to investigate a credit card fraud complaint Friday, June 22, at 5 p.m. that involved the theft of $3,000 through unauthorized online purchases, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other police activity in Mason County over…

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Absentee ballots available for Primary Election. 

June 25, 2018

Absentee ballots available for Primary Election.  Absentee ballots are available for the Primary Election to be held on August 7, 2018.  Voters eligible and who desire to receive an absentee ballot should contact their local city or township clerk, not the county clerk.  Voters are eligible to obtain an absentee voter ballot if any of the following are true for…

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LHS Class of ’88 reunion set for July 6.

June 25, 2018

LHS Class of ’88 reunion set for July 6. LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School Class of 1988 30th reunion will be held on Friday, July 6 at 6 p.m. at the Ludington Boat Club, 502 Lake St. Cost is $25 per person, which includes entertainment and heavy appetizers; cash bar. Contact Angie Snyder Kuhn or Susan Smith Filter via…

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Edgar Struble & Friends to perform Tuesday in Scottville.

June 23, 2018

Edgar Struble & Friends to perform Tuesday at Scottville Clown Band Shell. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Scottville native Edgar Struble will perform at the Scottville Clown Band Shell Tuesday, June 26. Edgar will be joined by several of his musical friends to put on an entertaining performance for his hometown.  “I’ll have a good-sized band for this performance…

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Young Eagles program to offer free youth flights.

June 23, 2018

Young Eagles program to offer free youth flights PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Pilots Association is again offering free airplane rides to local youth ages 8 though 17 on Saturday, July 7 at the Mason County Airport. Rides are 10 to 15 minutes long and go over the Lake Michigan shoreline. More than 30 volunteers will be working to…

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Five to compete in Miss Mason County pageant.

June 23, 2018

Five to compete in Miss Mason County pageant. SCOTTVILLE — The Miss Mason County Scholarship Pageant will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 6 at the Scottville Clown Band Shell. The Miss Mason County Scholarship Pageant is a part of the Scottville 10 & 31 Celebration and is in place of the Harvest Festival Queen Contest. The winner…

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Recent deaths, posted June 23, 2018

June 23, 2018

Recent deaths, posted June 23, 2018 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Henry Phelps, 75, of Ludington died on Friday, June 22, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Ludington. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. 

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Ludington council to consider closure of downtown alley.

June 23, 2018

Ludington council to consider closure of downtown alley. #LudingtonNews. LUDINGTON — The City Council will consider, during its regular meeting Monday, a request from the Ludington Downtown Development Authority Board to close a major downtown alley to vehicular traffic. The alley is located on the south side of the 100 block of Ludington Avenue between Rath Avenue and James Street.…

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Obituary: Jeanne Curtis Nevill, 96, San Antonio, Texas, born in Scottville.

June 23, 2018

Obituary: Jeanne Curtis Nevill, 96, San Antonio, Texas, born in Scottville. Jeanne Marie Curtis Nevill, 96, was born in Scottville, Michigan to “Little Glenn” and “Big Glenn”, mother Glenn Curtis, nee Stevens and father Glenn Curtis, on March 5, 1922 and passed away in her sleep in San Antonio, Texas, on May 21, 2018 after a lengthy illness.  Jeanne survived…

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Obituary: Jay Cutter, 38, Manistee.

June 22, 2018

Obituary: Jay Cutter, 38, Manistee. Jay Phillip Cutter, 38, of Manistee, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018. Jay was born on April 19, 1980 in Grand Rapids, the son of Larry and Terri (Leng) Cutter. After graduating from Ludington High School in 1999, he earned his real estate license and owned several rental properties in Manistee. Jay made many…

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Spartan River Run will debut as part of 10 & 31 Celebration.

June 22, 2018

Spartan River Run will debut as part of 10 & 31 Celebration. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Educational Foundation (MCCEF) and Paddle Sports Factory Outlet are organizing the inaugural Spartan River Run, a five mile race down the Pere Marquette River on Saturday, July 7. The race is part of the newly former Scottville 10 & 31 Celebration. Participates…

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Civil War re-enactors at Free Soil church. 

June 22, 2018

Civil War re-enactors at Free Soil church.  FREE SOIL — The Michigan Second Cavalry Civil War re-enactors will be holding a service on Sunday, July 1 at 10 a.m. at St. John Cantius Church, 2845 E Michigan St. The group will also be at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, 5734 W 10 1/2 Mile Rd., Irons at 8 a.m. The group will present…

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Shillinger recovering from injuries following lawnmower/vehicle crash.

June 21, 2018

Shillinger recovering from injuries following lawnmower/vehicle crash. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. GRAND RAPIDS — Sharon Shillinger who was seriously injured Wednesday when she was struck by a vehicle while mowing her lawn, remains in Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital, but is improving, according to her husband Jay Shillinger, and her daughter, Kayleigh Martin. The 48-year-old’s injuries included a concussion along…

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