Obituary: Stella Bardos Storrs, 91, Custer. 

November 20, 2017

Obituary: Stella Bardos Storrs, 91, Custer.  Stella O. Bardos Storrs, 91, of Custer passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017.  Stella was born on January 3, 1926 in Custer, the daughter of John and Beatrice (Jankowski) Thompson. She attended McClellan School before graduating from Custer High School with the class of 1943.  Stella moved to Detroit and worked for Michigan Bell and…

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MCP looking for student reporters.

November 19, 2017

MCP looking for student reporters. Mason County Press is looking for high school students who are interested in reporting on topics from their schools (and other community topics). This is an opportunity to gain experience from professional journalists on how to write news stories and document events with videography and photography. Compensation is available. Those interested should send an inquiry…

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American Legion sending out Christmas care packages to troops.

November 19, 2017

American Legion sending out Christmas care packages to troops. LUDINGTON — The Troop Appreciation Committee of the American Legion Auxiliary – Post 76, is in the process of preparing Christmas care packages to send to troops that are deployed. Please contact Jane Beebe at juniebeebe@gmail.com or Nancy Keller at nancyk@boremahammins.com if interested in having a care package sent to someone serving in the military overseas.…

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Saranac man kills 19-point buck in Mason County.

November 18, 2017

Saranac man kills 19-point buck in Mason County. Fox 17 News is reporting that Eric Hysell of Saranac, shot a 19-point buck at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, on Manistee National Forest land in Mason County. Hysell shot from 193 yards away using a .30-378 high-powered rifle. The deer hasn’t been scored yet to see if it qualifies for any records.

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Recent deaths, posted Nov. 18, 2017

November 18, 2017

Recent deaths, posted Nov. 18, 2017. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Angela M. Alter, 68, of Branch died Thursday, November 16, 2017.  Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville Lewellyn Schwikert, 86, of Baldwin died Friday, November 17, 2017.  Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville Judith Barton Winn,…

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Turkey Trot 5k is Thanksgiving morning.

November 18, 2017

Turkey Trot 5k is Thanksgiving morning. LUDINGTON — The annual Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Win with Wellness Turkey Trot 5k is Thursday, November 23, 2017 at 8 a.m. at Cartier Park in Ludington (Meet at the Rath/Bryant Parking Area). Walkers and runners of all ages and ability are invited to participate. There is no cost to participate. Participants are encouraged to dress festive for the event.

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Recent births, reported Nov. 17, 2017.

November 17, 2017

Recent births, reported Nov. 17, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Piper Evelyn Riggs, the daughter of Mary and Matthew Riggs of Irons, was born November 16, 2017. Emilee Michelle Herevia, the daughter of Erica Diaz and Victoriano Herevia of Hart, was born November 16, 2017. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post.…

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Shop with a Cop benefit auction is Wednesday.

November 17, 2017

Shop with a Cop benefit auction is Wednesday. #ShopWithACop. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The third annual Shop with a Cop Pie Auction will take place Wednesday, Nov. 22, from 8 a.m. to noon. The auction will be held live on Facebook and also on WMOM FM 102.7 from the council chambers at Ludington City Hall, 400 S. Harrison…

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2 days after heroin dealing sentencing, woman overdoses, arrested.

November 17, 2017

2 days after heroin dealing sentencing, woman overdoses, arrested. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Hamlin Township woman who was sentenced to jail earlier this week for selling heroin overdosed on Thursday evening at her home. Deputies from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, along with medical personnel from Life EMS and Hamlin Twp. Fire Dept., were called to 1852 N. Lincoln…

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Ludington man arraigned for Kalamazoo bicyclist’s death. 

November 17, 2017

Ludington man arraigned for Kalamazoo bicyclist’s death.  KALAMAZOO — Joshua Christian Najacht, 22, of Ludington was arraigned Thursday, Nov. 16, for the death of a Kalamazoo Township bicyclist. Najacht appeared in Kalamazoo County’s Eighth District Court where he was charged with a misdemeanor of moving violation causing death in the Aug. 7 crash that killed Jeremy David Smith, 20. He…

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State assists House of Flavors with expansion, 30 jobs to be created. 

November 16, 2017

State assists House of Flavors with expansion, 30 jobs to be created.  LUDINGTON — House of Flavors manufacturing is expanding in Ludington with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. The expansion is expected to create 30 jobs. “House of Flavors plays a vital role in Michigan’s agriculture market, providing jobs and supporting local…

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Mason County needs to get tougher on drug dealers.

November 16, 2017

Mason County needs to get tougher on drug dealers. Editorial by Rob Alway, editor-in-chief. It’s time Mason County’s court system sends a message to drug dealers that their crimes will not be tolerated here. On Tuesday, a 31-year-old Hamlin Township woman received a one year jail sentence in 51st Circuit Court for the delivery of heroin. The defendant will serve…

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House approves Rep. VanderWall bill updating ice shanty rules.

November 16, 2017

House approves Rep. VanderWall bill updating ice shanty rules. #MichiganLegislature. LANSING — State Rep. Curt VanderWall’s (R-Ludington) bill offering more flexibility in the rules regulating ice shanties placed on Michigan waterways was overwhelmingly approved last week by the Michigan House of Representatives. VanderWall’s legislation gives the Michigan Department of Natural Resources the ability to adjust ice shanty removal dates each…

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Trespassers reportedly living in a tent.

November 16, 2017

Trespassers reportedly living in a tent. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office received a trespassing complaint of people living in a tent on private property Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 11:54 a.m. in the 5600 block of West Johnson Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other recent police activity in Mason County includes: Tuesday, Nov.…

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County school safety team to conduct drill with Covenant Christian School Friday. 

November 16, 2017

County school safety team to conduct drill with Covenant Christian School Friday.  AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County School Safety Planning Team, along with Mason County Emergency Management, will hold a “reunification drill” on Friday, Nov. 17 with students and staff at Covenant Christian School. The purpose of the drill is to test the readiness of a new reunification plan,…

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Recent deaths, posted Nov 15, 2017.

November 15, 2017

Recent deaths, posted Nov 15, 2017. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Gary Ventrice Jr., 36, of Fountain died Sunday, November 12, 2017.  Arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Ruth VanStrien, 100, of Grand Rapids died Wednesday, November 15, 2017.  Arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation…

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Amber Alert issued from Muskegon County: 3 children missing. 

November 15, 2017

Amber Alert issued from Muskegon County: 3 children missing.  UPDATE: Alert cancelled. The children have been found. #AmberAlert. MUSKEGON — Police have issued an amber alert for three children missing from Muskegon. Police identified the children as 16-month-old Jariah Render, 2-year-old Ja-Raun Render and 3-year-old Lamir Jamerson. Police have not released any photos of the children at this time. Authorities…

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Custer Twp. man covered in blood faces felony for resisting police. 

November 15, 2017

Man covered in blood faces felony for resisting police.  #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — Roy Daniel Purple, 62, 463 E. US 10, Custer Township, was arraigned Tuesday in 79th District Court on two counts of felony charge of resisting/obstructing a police officer, which is punishable by up to two years imprisonment and/or a $2,000 fine. Purple was also charged with repeat offender,…

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