Woman arrested for slashing tires, violating bond.

May 29, 2019

Woman arrested for slashing tires, violating bond. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A 23-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Tuesday, May 28, shortly before 4 a.m. after she allegedly slashed two tires on a vehicle while out of jail on bond in the 5600 block of West Johnson Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…

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State park music series announced.

May 29, 2019

State park music series announced. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Friends of Ludington State Park has announced the lineup for the summer program series it sponsors at Ludington State Park in conjunction with the park interpretive programming. Most programs are at the park amphitheater. This summer two concerts will take place on the beach at the Lake Michigan Beach House. Those attending…

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Cloudy with occasional showers this afternoon.

May 29, 2019

Cloudy with occasional showers this afternoon. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, May 29, 2019 Cloudy with occasional showers in the afternoon. High 69; low 48 Precipitation: 40% day; 20% evening. Wind: NNE 6 mph day; W 6 mph evening. Humidity: 75% day; 85% evening. Sunrise: 6:07 a.m.; 9:18 p.m. Thursday, May 30, 2019 Cloudy early, becoming mostly sunny in…

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Manistee woman pleads ‘no contest’ to embezzling from convenience store.

May 28, 2019

Manistee woman pleads ‘no contest‘ to embezzling from convenience store. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 56-year-old Manistee woman pleaded “no contest” Tuesday, May 28, in 51st Circuit Court to a misdemeanor of embezzlement $200-$1,000 for embezzling from her employer, Ertie’s Forest Trail Marathon convenience store on north US 31 near Free Soil. Judith Desiree Sannes, of 392…

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Man faces jail for using forged check.

May 28, 2019

Homeless man faces jail for using forged check. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 49-year-old homeless man faces serving nine months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty Tuesday, May 28, in 51st Circuit Court to uttering and publishing and third-offense habitual offender. Jeffrey Clay Young testified that he presented a check with a…

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Man sentenced to prison, boot camp for meth delivery.

May 28, 2019

Man sentenced to prison, boot camp for meth delivery. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 31-year-old Victory Township man was sentenced to three to 20 years in prison Tuesday, May 28, in 51st Circuit Court for a conviction of delivery/manufacture of  methamphetamine. Judge Susan K. Sniegowski said she would not oppose Special Alternative Incarceration (SAI) or “boot camp”…

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Man faces jail for trying to use counterfeit money to buy soda.

May 28, 2019

Man faces jail for trying to use counterfeit money to buy soda. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 30-year-old Scottville man faces serving two months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 28, to a felony of uttering and publishing counterfeit bills or notes. Obed Isaiah Gaytan, of…

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Several shoplifting arrests at Walmart over the weekend.

May 28, 2019

Several shoplifting arrests at Walmart over the weekend. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – The Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested five people for separate incidents of retail fraud (shoplifting) at Walmart over the weekend, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Three of the five arrests involved the theft of liquor. The first incident was Friday, May 24 at 4:58 p.m.…

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Virginia man kicks patrol car windows during OWI arrest.

May 28, 2019

Virginia man kicks patrol car windows during OWI arrest. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER TOWNSHIP – A 25-year-old Glouchester, Virginia man faces several charges after allegedly trying to kick out the Michigan State Police patrol car windows during his arrest on US 10 near Reek Road Friday, May 24, shortly after 5 p.m., said Sgt. Charles Hockanson. The man faces charges of operating…

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Dewey Road closed in Sheridan Township. 

May 28, 2019

Dewey Road closed in Sheridan Township.  SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Dewey Road, between Morse and Benson roads, has been closed by the Mason County Road Commission due to a culvert/bridge failure. Motorists are being asked to seek an alternative route.

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Recent deaths, posted May 28, 2019.

May 28, 2019

Recent deaths, posted May 28, 2019. The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: David Edward Durning, 81, of Ludington, formerly of Grand Rapids, died on Tuesday, May 28, 2019.  A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 31, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church, with visitation starting at 1 p.m.  Burial will take place at…

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Turning Leaf to begin operating Scottville group home, hiring.

May 28, 2019

Turning Leaf to begin operating Scottville group home, hiring. SCOTTVILLE — In October 2018, West Michigan Community Mental Health selected Turning Leaf Behavioral Health Services to operate the specialized residential group home located at 309 E. James Street. Since that time, Turning Leaf has taken ownership of the home, completed renovations, and is ready to begin operations in June 2019. …

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Rain or thunderstorm possible today.

May 28, 2019

Rain or thunderstorm possible today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Tuesday, May 28, 2019 Cloudy skies with a stray shower or thunderstorm possible. Overcast in the evening. High 65; low 50. Precipitation: 20% day; 20% evening. Wind: NNE 10 mph day; ENE 7 mph evening. Humidity: 79% day; 83% evening Sunrise: 6:07 a.m.; 9:17 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2019 Cloudy…

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Fire severely damages Dewey Road house trailer.

May 25, 2019

Fire severely damages Dewey Road house trailer. #MasonCountyNews VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Fire severely damaged a house trailer at 86 W. Dewey Road late Saturday morning, May 25, 2019. Initial dispatch information stated there was a fire underneath the home, owned by Mike Keith. The first fire department units arriving on scene reported that smoke was coming out of the eaves.…

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Ludington man arrested for prowling.

May 24, 2019

Ludington man arrested for prowling. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON – A 31-year-old Ludington man was arrested for prowling Thursday, May 23, shortly before 5:30 a.m. in the 200 block of North Danaher Street, according to the Ludington Police Department. The incident was originally called in as a breaking and entering in progress. No other information was immediately available. In another case, Michigan…

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Portion of Reek Road to close due to reconstruction. 

May 24, 2019
Portion of Reek Road to close due to reconstruction. 

Portion of Reek Road to close due to reconstruction.  SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Reek Road between Millerton and Manales roads will be closed to all through traffic due to reconstruction beginning Tuesday, May 28, according to the Mason County Road Commission. Barricades will be placed on Reek Road at Millerton and Manales roads warning motorists of the road work, which is…

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Morning rain; thunderstorms possible in the afternoon, evening.

May 24, 2019

Morning rain; thunderstorms possible in the afternoon, evening. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, May 24, 2019 Cloudy with rain in the morning then scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon and into evening. High 66; low 58 Precipitation: 72% day; 78% evening. Wind: ESE 9 mph day; S 10 mph evening. Humidity: 72% day; 78% evening. Sunrise: 6:10 a.m.; sunset: 9:13…

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The Scoop: Talking about Memorial Day.

May 23, 2019

Video: The Scoop: Talking about Memorial Day. Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins talks with Michelle Hemmer, president of the Mason County Allied Veterans Council about Memorial Day and the services offered in Mason County.

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Veterans navigator can help with a variety of veterans’ needs.

May 23, 2019

Veterans navigator can help with a variety of veterans’ needs. #MentalHealthMonth #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Local veterans now have an additional person to help them navigate federal, state and local resources including housing, mental health, employment and transportation services. West Michigan Community Mental Health recently hired Tyler Haner to serve as a veterans navigator. Haner is a…

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OWI arrest among police activity.

May 23, 2019

OWI arrest among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime – 7:53 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 62-year-old woman (hometown unavailable) was cited for operating an unregistered vehicle, North Rowe Street, City of Ludington. – 10:29 a.m., (LPD), a 17-year-old Ludington man was arrested for probation violation, 300 East Ludington Avenue, City of Ludington. – 1:43 p.m., (LPD), a 27-year-old Ludington woman arrested on…

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AAUW accepting books for annual book sale.

May 23, 2019

AAUW accepting books for annual book sale. LUDINGTON — Donations of good quality used books are being sought for AAUW’s Scholarship Used Book Sale, which will be held at Lakeview Elementary on Thursday, June 20 through Saturday, June 22.  Desired books include fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, cookbooks, soft covers, paperbacks, DVDs and CDs.  (Please no encyclopedias, old textbooks and magazines.)…

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