Blizzard warning continues; lakeshore flood advisory in effect.

February 24, 2019

Blizzard warning continues; lakeshore flood advisory in effect. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A blizzard warning remains in effect until 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 25. Conditions may include frequent whiteouts with total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph with wind chills below zero. The lakeshore is also under a flood advisory…

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Closings and cancellations, Monday, Feb. 25, 2019

February 24, 2019

Closings and cancellations, Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 This list may be updated. Please do not post cancellations in the comment section. If you have a cancellation, please email editor@mediagroup31.com. Presented by La Probadita Mercado & Taqueria, 19 S. State St., Hart; 231-873-4069, Facebook. Baldwin Community Schools Bear Lake Public Schools Casman Academy, Manistee Gateway to Success Academy Hart Public Schools…

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Recent deaths, posted Feb 24, 2019

February 24, 2019

Recent deaths, posted Feb. 19, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: James “Jim” Schwass, 89, of Scottville died on Saturday, February 23.  Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Freda Mae Shumsky, 93, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington,…

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Closings and cancellations, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019

February 24, 2019

Closings and cancellations, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019 This list may be updated. Please do not post cancellations in the comment section. If you have a cancellation, please email editor@mediagroup31.com. Presented by La Probadita Mercado & Taqueria, 19 S. State St., Hart; 231-873-4069, Facebook. Apostolic Christian Tabernacle of Ludington Corner Baptist Church, Ludington, evening activities. Crossroads Church of Custer, Sunday services,…

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Bus transporting MCC forensics team crashes in Clare Co., minor injuries.

February 23, 2019

Bus transporting MCC forensics team crashes in Clare Co., minor injuries. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FARWELL — A Mason County Central school bus, transporting the school’s forensics team, was involved in a crash Saturday evening. The bus was returning from a tournament in Frankenmuth when the bus encountered black ice and went into a ditch near Farwell in Clare…

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24 hour blizzard warning begins Sunday morning.

February 23, 2019

24 hour blizzard warning begins Sunday morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning from 7 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 24 to 7 a.m., Monday, Feb. 25. Conditions may include frequent whiteouts with total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Rain and thunder possible this…

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High winds, falling temperatures expected Sunday.

February 22, 2019
High winds, falling temperatures expected Sunday.

High winds, falling temperatures expected Sunday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A winter storm watch has been issued beginning Sunday morning through late Sunday night. High winds are forecasted to combine with occasional snow and falling temperatures. Westerly winds could gust over 60 mph. Blowing snow could cause significant reductions to visibility at times. Accumulations of up to 2 inches…

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Fountain Area Community Center serves rural communities.

February 22, 2019

Fountain Area Community Center serves rural communities. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FOUNTAIN — The Fountain Area Community Center, located at 3916 E. Main St., has been serving northeastern Mason County for the past two years. The center’s purpose is to serve as a gathering place and resource center for adults and children in the community. Pastor Richard Roberts of United…

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Car/deer crashes on the rise.

February 22, 2019

Car/deer crashes on the rise. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019: – 2:23 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), fraud, 400 block of North Rath Avenue, City of Ludington. – 4:50 p.m., (LPD), domestic assault, 600 block of East Melendy Street, City of Ludington. Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019: – 7:36 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s…

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LPD investigates string of thefts.

February 22, 2019

LPD investigates string of thefts. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – The Ludington Police Department is investigating a string of thefts that occurred Thursday, Feb. 21, and Chief Mark Barnett reminds residents to keep their homes and vehicles locked. A home invasion in the 700 block of East Danaher Street resulted in the theft of a 65-inch TV valued…

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Fin & Feather offering CPL, basic pistol and hunter safety classes.

February 22, 2019

Fin & Feather offering CPL, basic pistol and hunter safety classes. 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 class: The club will offer a two-day CPL class on Friday, April 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. and all day Saturday, April…

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Thrift Crawl is March 2

February 22, 2019

Thrift Crawl is March 2 The second annual Thrift Crawl will take place on Saturday, March 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registered participants will receive a free passport qualifying them for a chance to win a grand prize of a two person pass on the SS Badger. Additional specials will be listed on the passport. This year’s participating…

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MC History Spotlight: Notipekagon, when the PM ran red with blood.

February 21, 2019

MC History Spotlight: Notipekagon, when the PM ran red with blood. MC History Spotlight is a weekly history column brought to you by Ludington Woods Living and Memory Care. Each week this column will feature a story from our county’s past. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The Pere Marquette River is a designated National Wild and Scenic River that covers 66…

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Beware of phone scammers posing as Ludington PD.

February 21, 2019

Beware of phone scammers posing as Ludington PD. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON – The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a phone scam currently going on in which a male caller claims to be “Sergeant Davis” with the Ludington Police Department. “The subject tells the person that one of their family members has been arrested and needs bond money in…

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Obituary: Dolores Jeanette “Dolly” Rotta, 86, of Ludington

February 21, 2019

Obituary: Dolores Jeanette “Dolly” Rotta, 86, of Ludington Dolores Jeanette “Dolly” Rotta, 86, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  She was born just a few minutes after Christmas on December 26, 1932 to Bernard Zygutis and Jenny (Johnson) Zygutis.  As a girl she lived on a backwoods farm in Hamlin Township and attended…

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Drug charges top 79th District Court arraignments

February 21, 2019

Drug charges top 79th District Court arraignments LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Nicholas Duane Franklin, 31, of 5140 N. Dennis Rd., Victory Township, was arrested Feb. 13 by the State, Sheriff, and City Enforcement of Narcotic Team (SSCENT) on felony charges of delivery/manufacturing methamphetamine and possession with intent to deliver a…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Feb. 21, 2019

February 21, 2019

79th District Court sentencings, posted Feb. 21, 2019 LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Aaron Michael Burrell, 35, of 1241 Park St., Baldwin, pleaded no contest Feb. 12 to attempted assault/resisting/obstructing a police officer and was sentenced to five days in jail with credit for five days served; one year discretionary jail for…

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Tree and shrub planting workshop scheduled for March 8.

February 21, 2019

Tree and shrub planting workshop scheduled for March 8. BALDWIN — A two hour tree and shrub planting workshop will be held on Friday, March 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lake County Historical Society, 915 N. Michigan Ave. The program is presented by Manistee and Mason-Lake conservation districts, Forestry Assistance Program (FAP), and Michigan State University Extension.…

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Recent births, reported Feb. 21, 2019

February 21, 2019

Recent births, reported Feb. 21, 2019 #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Jack Milutin Stojic, the son of Kelli Stojic and Perry Lyford-Stojic of Scottville, was born Feb. 12, 2019. Ivan DeJesus Gonzales, the son of Kathleen Gilbert and Arturo Gonzales of Shelby, was born Feb. 14, 2019. Gwendolyn Mae Williams, the daughter of Mairead and Ryan Williams…

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Cloudy and mostly dry today.

February 21, 2019

Cloudy and mostly dry today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 Cloudy. High 30; low 19 Precipitation: 20% day Wind: W 12 mph day; WSW 4 mph evening Humidity: 78% day; 87% evening Sunrise: 7:35 a.m.; sunset: 6:22 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 Mostly sunny along with some cloudy intervals. High 37; low 26 Precipitation: 10% day;…

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Reformed church’s Hand 2 Hand program helps MCC students.

February 20, 2019

Reformed church’s Hand 2 Hand program helps MCC students. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — Every week, over 80 children in the Mason County Central school district receive packages of food and supplies from Mason County Reformed Church’s Hand 2 Hand program. The program was started in 2012 by Pastor Rick Van Haitsma who had a heart for helping…

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