Sherman Twp. man to serve 6 months jail in connection to teen’s death.

May 1, 2018

Sherman Twp. man to serve 6 months jail in connection to teen’s death. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Mason Paul Saya, 19, briefly broke into tears after the parents of Henry MacDougall read victim impact statements during a sentencing hearing in 51st Circuit Court today, May 1, 2018. Saya, of 3816 N. Tuttle Road, Sherman Township, was sentenced…

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Sex offender accused of failing to register taking case to trial.

May 1, 2018

Sex offender accused of failing to register taking case to trial. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — A 51-year-old man accused of failing to register as a sex offender for the fourth time, rejected a plea agreement by the Mason County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office today in 51st Circuit Court and is taking his case to trial. Raymond Harold Snay, no address listed, was…

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Supreme Court candidate to speak at Democrats’ meeting.

May 1, 2018

Supreme Court candidate to speak at Democrats’ meeting. LUDINGTON — Sam Bagenstos, a candidate for the Michigan Supreme Court, will be the speaker at this month’s general membership meeting of the Mason County Democratic Party. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 3 at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 N. Harrison St.

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Woman injured during 6 department woods fire.

April 30, 2018

Woman injured during 6 department woods fire. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old woman was injured while attempting to extinguish a woods fire at her home Monday afternoon. Six fire departments were eventually dispatched to the fire near the corner of Stolberg Road and 21st Street, between Tallman and Round lakes. The fire burned between three…

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Ludington treasurer announces retirement.

April 30, 2018

Ludington treasurer announces retirement. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — City Treasurer Linda Rogers has announced her retirement, effective July 15, 2018. Rogers has been the elected treasurer for 10 years. “The timing of my exit follows the successful end of the 2017 property tax year and settlement of my tax records with the county treasurer, leaving a clean…

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Weather service issues fire warning; burning ban in effect.

April 30, 2018

Weather service issues fire warning; burning ban in effect. GRAND RAPIDS — The National Weather Service has issued a “red flag” fire warning that includes Oceana, Mason, and Manistee counties, effective at 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1. The area is currently under a “watch” until 8 p.m. tonight. Winds from the southwest at 10 to 20…

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College to honor Manistee hospital president during commencement. 

April 30, 2018

College to honor Manistee hospital president during commencement.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Over 200 West Shore Community College students are eligible to receive degrees and certificates at the college’s 48th commencement ceremony to be held on Friday, May 4, at 7 p.m. in the college’s Recreation Center Arena. Speakers for the event will be President Scott Ward, Bruce C. Smith, chairman of the…

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Ludington resident challenging O’Malley for GOP House nomination.

April 30, 2018

Ludington resident challenging O’Malley for GOP House nomination. #Election2018 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington resident Carolyn Cater has entered the race for the Republican nomination to represent the Michigan House of Representatives 101st district, which includes Mason, Manistee, Benzie, and Leelanau counties. She is challenging Lake Ann resident, and well-known radio and television personality, Jack O’Malley. Politics is…

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Free Soil woman arrested for stealing liquor from gas station.

April 30, 2018

Free Soil woman arrested for stealing liquor from gas station. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old Free Soil woman was arrested by the Michigan State Police for retail fraud after allegedly stealing liquor from the Scottville EZ Mart, 423 E. US 10, Sunday, April 29, at 6:50 p.m., according to Sgt. Charles Hockanson. Other recent MSP activity in Mason County…

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WSCC honors society inducts 45 new members.

April 30, 2018

WSCC honors society inducts 45 new members. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Alpha Phi Phi Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honors Society welcomed 45 new members during its annual induction ceremony last week, in the college’s Administrative & Conference Center. Twenty-five students participated in the ceremony. The program included remarks by chapter Vice President of Leadership…

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MCC Middle School 2nd trimester honor roll.

April 30, 2018

MCC Middle School 2nd trimester honor roll, 2017-2018.  SCOTTVILLE — The following is the honor roll for Mason County Central Middle School’s second trimester for the 2017-2018 school year: Sixth grade Sara Abbott Braylin Thurow Kiera Aberegg Olivia Vandenberge Emily Adams Madison Vernier Jayden Baker Zachary Visser Kurtis Basler Lilly Walker Rayne Bates Ian Weiner Paul Bentley Grace Weinert Holly…

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National Day of Prayer services to take place Thursday. 

April 29, 2018

National Day of Prayer services to take place Thursday.  LUDINGTON — Mason County will observe the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 3 with two services. A community prayer service will take place on the north lawn and steps of the Mason County Courthouse at noon. During the service, community leaders will lead prayers for civic leaders, government, educators,…

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Obituary: Donald Cable, 63, Walhalla.

April 29, 2018

Obituary: Donald Cable, 63, Walhalla. Donald W. Cable, 63, of Walhalla passed away Friday, April 27, 2018. He was born February 1, 1952 in Ludington to Donald and Marjorie (Hobson) Cable. Don graduated from Mason County Eastern High School in 1970. Don began driving semi right out of high school. He worked for PepsiCo for over 20 years. He retired…

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Recent deaths, posted April 29, 2018. 

April 29, 2018

Recent deaths, posted April 29, 2018.  #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Lana J. Swiger, 77, of Ludington, died on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Donald W. Cable, 63, of Walhalla died on Friday, April 27, 2018. Harold George Edwards, 90, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Full list of 2017 deaths.  Full list of…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted April 27, 2018.

April 27, 2018

79th District Court sentencings, posted April 27, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Christopher Joseph Sekenske, 22, of 2041 N. Jebavy Dr., Hamlin Township, was found guilty April 17 of marijuana possession was sentenced to 90 days in jail; jail term concurrent with time imposed in circuit court…

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Promise Zone board establishes development plan.

April 27, 2018

Promise Zone board establishes development plan. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Promise Zone Authority Board of Directors met earlier this week and approved the Mason County Promise Zone Development Plan. The plan will be submitted to the Michigan Department of Treasury for approval. If approved, the promise authority would provide scholarships to students who meet certain criteria, including: – Students…

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Recent births, reported April 27, 2018.

April 27, 2018

Recent births, reported April 27, 2018. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Everly Mae Vergoam, the daughter of CreeAnna Verboam of Fountain, was born April 16, 2018. Kane Orion Chapman, the son of Ashley Swiecki and Nathan Chapman of Custer, was born April 19, 2018. Oakley Bliss Bechtel, the daughter of Brooke and Austin Bechtel of Hart, was…

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Suspect apprehended in Newaygo County. 

April 26, 2018

Suspect apprehended in Newaygo County.  #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. NEWAYGO COUNTY — Michael Ryan Albaugh, 29, has been apprehended by the Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Mason County Press reported at 3 p.m. that sheriff’s deputies were still searching for Albaugh but were working on some leads. Albaugh is wanted on felony warrants charging…

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