Several vehicle crashes reported Thursday.

January 25, 2019

Several vehicle crashes reported Thursday. Law enforcement was again occupied with several crashes Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. The following is a report of local police: 3 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, Jebavy Drive and Angling Road, Hamlin Township. 5:56 a.m., MCSO, two vehicle crash, no injuries, US 10 and Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township.…

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Snow continues today.

January 25, 2019

Snow continues today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 Snow showers expected throughout the day. High 9; low 2 Precipitation: 50% day; 40% evening Wind: WNW 11 mph day; NW 5 mph evening. Humidity: 73% day; 75% evening. Sunrise: 8:09 a.m.; sunset: 5:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019 Cloudy with a few flurries or snow showers possible.…

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Closings and cancellations, Jan. 25, 2019

January 24, 2019

Closings and cancellations, Jan. 25, 2019 This list may be updated. Please do not post cancellations in the comment section. If you have a cancellation, please email editor@mediagroup31.com. Presented by La Probadita Mercado & Taqueria, 19 S. State St., Hart; 231-873-4069, Facebook. Mason County Central girls basketball vs. Montague has been postponed. MCC Saturday morning basketball for grades 3 to…

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Closings and cancellations, Jan. 24, 2019

January 24, 2019

Closings and cancellations, Jan. 24, 2019 This list may be updated. Please do not post cancellations in the comment section. If you have a cancellation, please email editor@mediagroup31.com. Ludington High School basketball against Muskegon Heights, in Ludington, has been cancelled.  

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79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Jan. 24, 2019.

January 24, 2019

79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Jan. 24, 2019. LUDINGTON  — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Tony Jerome Lopez, 44, of 5190 S. Scottville Rd., Eden Township, pleaded guilty Jan. 18 to disorderly person jostling and was sentenced to 49 days in jail with credit for 49 days served, 90 days discretionary jail…

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Obituary: Clayton Schaner, 86, Ludington.

January 24, 2019

Obituary: Clayton Schaner, 86, Ludington. Clayton A. Schaner, 86, of Ludington passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019. He was born December 7, 1932 in Hart to Arthur and Mary Schaner. Clayton spent his entire life in Ludington. A 1950 graduate of Ludington High School, he went on to attend Western Michigan University for two years where he studied drafting and…

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Sheriff’s office responds to several crashes Wednesday.

January 24, 2019

Sheriff’s office responds to several crashes Wednesday. Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to several crashes Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019: 12:15 a.m., single vehicle crash, no injuries, Townline and Dennis roads, Victory Township. 7:35 a.m., two vehicle crash, no injuries, 4800 block of US 10, Pere Marquette Township. 10:27 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Townline Road west of Poplar Road, Sherman…

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Recent births, reported Jan. 24, 2019.

January 24, 2019

Recent births, reported Jan. 24, 2019. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Royal Delores Mills, the daughter of Danielle and Jonathon Schultz of Fountain, was born on Jan. 14, 2019. Aidan Wayne Tacey, the son of Laura Roberts and Philip Tacey of Pentwater, was born Jan. 17, 2019. Kolton Alan Knudsen, the son of Julie and Kent Knudsen…

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Obituary: Elizabeth “Lisa” Schulte, 63, of Scottville

January 24, 2019

Obituary: Elizabeth “Lisa” Schulte, 63, of Scottville Elizabeth “Lisa” Schulte, 63, of Scottville, left us to head “up north” on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.   She is finally at peace and so happy because she has been reunited with her Mom and Dad (Jim and Frances Schulte) and her big sister Christine Schulte Ziegler, who preceeded her in death and who…

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Recent deaths, posted Jan. 24, 2019

January 24, 2019

Recent deaths, posted Jan. 24, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Gloria Raskey, 77, of Ludington died on Monday, January 21, 2019. A mass will be held Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 2 p.m. at St. Simon Catholic Church with Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler presiding. Family will greet friends starting at 1 p.m. also at…

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More snow expected today. 

January 24, 2019

More snow expected today.  Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 Snow showers early will become steadier in the afternoon with a possibility of 1 to 3 inches. Periods of snow in the evening with 3 to 5 inches expected. High 24; low 7 Precipitation: 70% day; 80% evening Wind: WNW 14 mph day; WNW 17 mph evening.…

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Closings and cancelations, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019

January 23, 2019

Closings and cancelations, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. West Shore Community College Humankind Series’ panel discussion (Crossing Borders: Carrying Home Traditions) scheduled for tonight at the Oceana County Service Building in Hart, has been postponed. Letha Fulton School of Dance evening classes. Mason County Reformed Church Gems and Cadets. Cornerstone Baptist Church’s AWANA and Bible Study. Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Win…

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Three arrested on friend of court warrants.

January 23, 2019

Three arrested on friend of court warrants. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested three people Tuesday, Jan. 22, on unrelated friend of court warrants out of Mason County. 6:25 p.m., a 36-year-old Ludington man was arrested in the 400 block of South Madison Street, City of Ludington. 7:49 p.m., a 30-year-old Ludington man was arrested in the 4900 block of…

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MCC to dismiss early Friday.

January 23, 2019

MCC to dismiss early Friday.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Public Schools will dismiss early Friday, Jan. 25 due to staff professional development in the afternoon. Scottville Elementary will dismiss at 11:20 a.m. while all other buildings will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. Sack lunches will be available for students to take home. Students who ride buses will arrive home approximately…

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Snow and freezing rain expected today.

January 23, 2019

Snow and freezing rain expected today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019 A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service continues until 4 p.m. The forecast is calling for mixed precipitation with snow. High 31; low 21 Precipitation: 100% day; 50% evening Wind: N 11 mph day; WNW 9 mph evening. Humidity: 88% day; 80%…

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Scottville man receives fine in US 10-31 crash case that resulted in death.

January 22, 2019

Scottville man receives fine in US 10-31 crash case that resulted in death. #MasonCountyNews. LUDINGTON — A 69-year-old Ludington man was sentenced recently in 79th District Court in a 2016 traffic crash case that resulted in the death of a 77-year-old Amber Township. On July 26, 2016, Philip Keilman, of 202 E. Beryl St, rear-ended an eastbound vehicle driven Walter…

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Woman pleads guilty to using counterfeit money at Wesco.

January 22, 2019

Woman pleads guilty to using counterfeit money at Wesco. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 33-year-old woman faces serving up to 60 days in jail after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 22, to uttering and publishing a counterfeit bill. Neta Margett Sohn, whose address is listed as “homeless” in her court file, testified that she…

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Ludington man sent to jail in child porn case.

January 22, 2019

Ludington man sent to jail in child porn case. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 25-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary term for a conviction of possession of child sexually abusive material in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 22. Trevor James Coon, of 210 E. Fourth St., was initially…

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Fountain man admits to stealing marijuana during break-in.

January 22, 2019

Fountain man admits to stealing marijuana during break-in. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 20-year-old Fountain man faces serving 10 months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 22, to two counts of breaking and entering a building with intent. Aaron Michael Dietz, of 2090 4th St., testified…

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Woman sentenced for stealing from parents to get drug money.

January 22, 2019

Woman sentenced for stealing from parents to get drug money. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 31-year-old Ludington woman was sentenced to time served in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 22, for stealing from her parents to get drug money. Melissa Marie Silver, of 604 E. Loomis St., is convicted of receiving and concealing stolen property $1,000-$20,000. One…

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Deputies investigating PM Township death.

January 22, 2019

Deputies investigating PM Township death. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County sheriff’s deputies are investing the death of a 77-year-old Ludington woman that occurred in the 1100 block of North Gary Street on Monday, Jan. 21. Law enforcement and emergency medical personnel were called to the scene at 9:09 a.m. Dispatch information stated a woman was found unresponsive in a…

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