MCE Homecoming Court.

February 7, 2018

MCE Homecoming Court. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER — Mason County Eastern High School will celebrate its homecoming week from Feb. 11 – 17. The homecoming boys basketball game will played on Friday, Feb. 16 against Pentwater. Members of the court are pictured above. Seated, from left, are: Cheyenne Fogel, sophomore; Jenny Appledorn, junior; Mckenna Lake, senior; Alex Abernathy, senior;…

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Repeat offender sent to prison for beer theft, B&E.

February 7, 2018

Repeat offender sent to prison for beer theft, B&E. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Hamlin Township man was sentenced to one and a half to 15 years in prison for convictions of larceny in a building and fourth-offense habitual offender in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 6. Daniel John Horowski, of 3028 Piney Ridge Rd., pleaded…

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AAUW February meeting.

February 7, 2018

AAUW February meeting. LUDINGTON — The Mason County AAUW (American Association of University Women) will meet on Monday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Book Mark, 201 S. Rath Ave. The program agenda will include recruiting new membership brainstorming session. If local schools are closed due to inclement weather, the meeting will be cancelled.

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New Era man sentenced to 18-60 years in prison for molesting 12-year-old.

February 6, 2018

New Era man sentenced to 18-60 years in prison for molesting 12-year-old. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old New Era man convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and extortion was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 6, to serve 225 months (18.75 years) to 60 years in prison. Richard Edward Uhl II, of 3104 W.…

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Custer woman to pay nearly $17,000 for attempted embezzlement.

February 6, 2018

Custer woman to pay nearly $17,000 for attempted embezzlement. #MasonCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old Custer Township woman was ordered to pay $16,878.63 in restitution for a conviction of attempted embezzlement in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 6. Allison Shirley Swan, 1005 N. Custer Road, pleaded “no contest” last December for attempting to embezzle money from her…

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Ludington conducting inventory of trees on public land.

February 6, 2018

Ludington conducting inventory of trees on public land. LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington has contracted with Davey Resource Group, Inc. to conduct a comprehensive inventory of an estimated 4,500 trees along public streets and in city parks. According to a press release from City Manager John Shay, the project is part of on-going efforts by the city to manage…

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Snowmobiler faces felony charges after assaulting police officer, fleeing.

February 6, 2018

Snowmobiler faces felony charges after assaulting police officer, fleeing. #MasonCountyNews. SCOTTVILLE — A 34-year-old Scottville man was arrested Saturday, Feb. 3, on the charges of assaulting a police officer and fleeing a police officer third offense. Brandon Charles Hathaway, of 407 N. Thomas St., was arraigned on the charges Monday in 79th District Court. The arrest stemmed from Hathaway allegedly…

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Sheriff’s office investigating possible drug use following US 10 crash.

February 6, 2018

Sheriff’s office investigating possible drug use following US 10 crash. #MasonCountyNews. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a single vehicle crash that took place Monday, Feb. 5, on US 10 near Schoenherr Road. The crash involved a 40-year-old Fountain woman who was driving a Ford Fusion. According to Sgt. Eric Soneral, a MCSO drug recognition…

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Jaycees 2018 board of directors.

February 6, 2018

Jaycees 2018 board of directors. LUDINGTON — The 2018 Ludington Area Jaycees Board of Directors assumed their official roles as of January 1. Officers include: Seated, from left: Eric Lund, individual development vice president; Cory Rickett, president. Standing from left, Zach Mitchell, management development vice president; Katie Provenzano, secretary; Lexi Alvesteffer, chairman of the board; Dave Kosla, director; Kim Johnson,…

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Recent deaths, posted Feb. 6, 2018. 

February 6, 2018

Recent deaths, posted Feb. 6, 2018.  #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Earl Worthington, 96, of Scottville and Vicksburg, died Saturday February 3, 2018. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Kenneth Eugene Wessell, 66, of Free Soil, died Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI…

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Scottville native Chloe Kimes releases debut single, ‘I’ll Be Going.’

February 5, 2018

Scottville native Chloe Kimes releases debut single, ‘I’ll Be Going.’ #MasonCountyTalent #SpartanProud. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Life is filled with milestones. One of the biggest milestones in a person’s life is leaving home and defining one’s self. That was the inspiration for  “I’ll Be Going,” singer/songwriter Chloe Kimes’ debut single now available for purchase. The 19-year-old Scottville…

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Hamlin Twp. veteran Eric Lund learning to use donor arms.

February 5, 2018

Hamlin Twp. veteran Eric Lund learning to use donor arms. This story is being posted on MCP by permission from our news partner UpNorthLive.com/TV 7&4.  See video here. BALTIMORE, Md. – Hamlin Township veteran Eric Lund is recovering at a Baltimore hospital after receiving a rare transplant. In 2012, Lund, then a sergeant in the United States Army National Guard lost…

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Hospital announces new director of inpatient services.

February 5, 2018

Hospital announces new director of inpatient services. LUDINGTON — Ann “Kate” Gosselin has recently been appointed as the new director of inpatient services at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Gosselin has recently started her new position at the hospital while concurrently working in Ann Arbor as clinical assistant professor in the Department of Systems Leadership Effectiveness Science at University of Michigan…

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Lighthouse Realty Agents Soar in 2017, Market in 2018 continues the upward trend.

February 5, 2018

Lighthouse Realty Agents Soar in 2017, Market in 2018 continues the upward trend. LUDINGTON — Lighthouse Realty held its annual awards dinner recently and awarded four Elite Agents for their outstanding achievements in 2017.   From the Ludington office, Realtor Lois Janish with highest sales volume of $9,110,100 and Associate Broker Lori Dickenson with most closing sides at 61 (sales…

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Recent births, reported Feb. 5, 2018.

February 5, 2018

Recent births, reported Feb. 5, 2018. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Alex Ryder Ramirez, the son of Rebecca and Dakota Ramirez of Custer, was born February 1, 2018. Harrison Neil Pritchard, the son of Emily and Brian Pritchard of Ludington, was born February 4, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post. See…

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Crashes, domestic assaults among police activity.

February 5, 2018

Crashes, domestic assaults among police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity over the weekend: Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018: – 3 p.m., (Michigan State Police), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Fountain Road and US 31, Sherman Township. – 8:22 p.m., (MSP), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Jebavy Drive and Fisher Road, Hamlin Township. Friday, Feb. 2, 2018: – 10:56 a.m., (Ludington Police…

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Recent deaths, posted Feb. 3, 2018. 

February 3, 2018

Recent deaths, posted Feb. 3, 2018.  #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Jack L. Rasmussen, 97, of Ludington, died on Thursday, February 1, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Imogene E. Tingley, 79, of Free Soil, died on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Kenneth Eugene Wessell, 66, of Free Soil, died Wednesday,…

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Jail creates policy after inmate released without shirt, shoes; inmate and mother planned photo.

February 2, 2018

Jail creates policy after inmate released without shirt, shoes; inmate and mother planned photo. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A recent photo that was posted on social media of an inmate that was released recently from the Mason County Jail without a shirt and shoes has meant the creation of a new policy at the jail. However, Mason County…

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