Ludington Macker street closures, no-parking.

June 14, 2019

Ludington Macker street closures, no-parking. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department has issued a temporary traffic order until 10 p.m. Sunday, June 16, for no parking on the following streets this weekend due to the Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament: Rath Avenue between Ludington and Tinkham avenues. Tinkham Avenue between Rath Avenue and Lakeshore Drive. Loomis Street between William Street and…

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Crashes keep police busy.

June 14, 2019

Crashes keep police busy. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Thursday, June 13, 2019: – 12:42 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), vehicle slide-off — no damage/no injury, Quarterline and Countyline roads, Grant Township. – 1:40 a.m., (Michigan State Police), assault, under investigation, US 10 near Tyndall Road, Branch Township. – 2:37 p.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, minor injury,…

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High water levels cause PM River take out restrictions.

June 14, 2019

High water levels cause PM River take out restrictions. The U.S. Forest Service has announced that due to the high water and expected rains there are no safe, legal take outs on public lands from Walhalla Boat Launch to Indian Bridge on the Pere Marquette River.  That stretch of the river will remain closed until waters return to a safe level.…

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Obituary: Lucille Strzynski, 94, Ludington.

June 14, 2019

Obituary: Lucille Strzynski, 94, Ludington. Lucille Strzynski, 94, of Ludington, formerly of Flint, passed on June 7, 2019 at Oakview Medical Care Facility surrounded by her family. Lucille Thibeaut was born on October 28, 1924 to Napolean and Edwardine(Belland) Thibeaut. She married Casimer “Willie” Strzynski on September 22, 1944 in Flint. He preceded her in death in January of 1993.…

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The Scoop: Sandcastles Children’s Museum

June 13, 2019

The Scoop: Sandcastles Children’s Museum VIDEO — LUDINGTON — Today on The Scoop, powered by MCP, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Kristin Korendyke, executive director of @Sandcastles Children’s Museum in Downtown Ludington about the museum’s newest exhibit and summer programs.  

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Driver charged in crash that killed Pentwater man, injured Ludington man.

June 13, 2019

Driver charged in crash that killed Pentwater man, injured Ludington man. MANISTEE – The driver involved in the crash last September in the Village of Bear Lake that claimed the life of a 20-year-old Pentwater man and seriously injured a 23-year-old Ludington man has been criminally charged. Andre Alvesteffer was pronounced dead at the scene after he was struck by…

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Quarterline Road to close due to bridge repair. 

June 13, 2019

Quarterline Road to close due to bridge repair.  GRANT TOWNSHIP — Quarterline Road between Freeman and Nurnberg roads will be closed for about a week beginning June 17. During that time, crews from Mason County Road Commission will be repairing the 64-feet long two span bridge over the Big Sauble River. The bridge was built in 1966. Motorists are asked…

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Fountain, Lange named MCSHF high school athletes of the year.

June 13, 2019

Fountain, Lange named MCSHF high school athletes of the year. The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame has announced it 2019 female and male high school athletes of the year, Emma Fountain and Nathan Lange, both of Ludington High School. This is the 15th year of the award. The high school athletes of the year are selected by the MCSHF…

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North breakwater closure.

June 13, 2019

North breakwater closure. LUDINGTON — The north breakwater has been closed to pedestrians due to weather conditions. Ludington Police Department will announce its re-opening after assessing conditions.

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Teen wandering in road arrested for meth.

June 13, 2019

Teen wandering in road arrested for meth. #MasonCountyCrime HAMLIN TOWNSHIP – An 18-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Wednesday, June 12, at 4 a.m. following a 911 call reporting a person wandering around in the roadway on Jebavy Drive near Fountain Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Responding deputies located the man in the…

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Man gets jail term for financial transaction device fraud.

June 13, 2019

Man gets jail term for financial transaction device fraud. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON –– A 31-year-old Hamlin Township man was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 11, serve 60 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for financial transaction device (credit/debit card) fraud. David John Reinoehl, of 4716 N. Beaune Rd., previously pleaded “no contest”…

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Felony drug possession among recent arraignments, posted June 13, 2019.

June 13, 2019

Felony drug possession among recent arraignments, posted June 13, 2019. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Jeromy Richard Sobers, 42, of 5870 River Rd., Manistee, was arrested June 7 by MCSO on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy). Probable cause hearing: June 19 at 1:30 p.m. Bail:…

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79th District Court dismissals, posted June 13, 2019.

June 13, 2019

79th District Court dismissals, posted June 13, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following cases were recently dismissed in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Donald Bruce Masse, 61, of 6489 W. Groth Rd., Hamlin Township, had a charge of domestic violence dismissed without prejudice by the prosecutor on June 10 because the victim is unavailable for trial. -Stefanie Louise Flood, 31, of…

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More rain into the weekend.

June 13, 2019

More rain into the weekend. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, June 13, 2019 Cloudy skies, with periods of rain early. Higher wind gusts possible. High 63; low 44 Precipitation: 90% day; 10% evening. Wind: NNW 18 mph day; W 10 mph evening. Humidity: 73% Sunrise: 6:01 a.m.; sunset: 9:28 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2019 Partly cloudy in the morning,…

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Arch Staffing and Consulting opens Ludington office.

June 12, 2019

Arch Staffing and Consulting opens Ludington office. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Ludington Arch Staffing and Consulting office held a ribbon cutting today commemorating its grand opening. The office, located at 5578 W. US 10, next to Harbor Freight, officially opened its doors on Monday, June 3. “To say this new business venture has been a labor of love is…

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Freeman Creek to hold customer appreciation day June 15.

June 12, 2019

Freeman Creek to hold customer appreciation day June 15. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Freeman Creek Equipment will hold its annual customer appreciation day on Saturday, June 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch will be served between 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Freeman Creek sells and services Kubota tractors and equipment, along with Exmark, Cub Cadet, Land Pride, and Stihl.…

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Scottville Clown Band concert cancelled.

June 12, 2019

Scottville Clown Band concert cancelled. LUDINGTON – The Scottville Clown Band concert, sponsored by the Ludington Area Jaycees, scheduled for this evening, June 12, at Waterfront Park has been cancelled due to weather.

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Man sentenced to jail for heroin, maintaining drug house

June 12, 2019

Man sentenced to jail for heroin, maintaining drug house. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON – A 32-year-old Ludington man was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 11, to serve seven months up front of a nine-month discretionary jail term for heroin possession and maintaining a drug house. Thomas Donald Shepard, Jr., of 501 N. Lavinia St., was also sentenced to 18 months…

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Manistee man sentenced to prison for third-offense drunk driving.

June 12, 2019

Manistee man sentenced to prison for third-offense drunk driving. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON – A 47-year-old Manistee man was sentenced to serve two-and-a-half to 10 years in prison in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 11, for a conviction of third-offense operating while intoxicated. Shawn Lee Purgiel, of 909 Kosciusko St., was ordered by Judge Susan K. Sniegowski to serve 30-120 months with…

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Lake City man faces jail for uttering, publishing counterfeit money.

June 12, 2019

Lake City man faces jail for uttering, publishing counterfeit money. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON – A 30-year-old Lake City man faces serving seven months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading to uttering and publishing counterfeit notes in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 11. William Eric Weland, of 828 N. Morely Rd., was arrested last March by the Ludington…

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Muskegon Heights teen sent to jail for attempted home invasion.

June 12, 2019

Muskegon Heights teen sent to jail for attempted home invasion. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – An 18-year-old Muskegon Heights man was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 11, to serve 10 months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for a conviction of attempted home invasion. Frank Wilson, III, of 3217 Glendale St., pleaded guilty to…

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