Man covered in deer blood fights deputies.

November 14, 2017

Man covered in deer blood fights deputies. Sheriff Cole: ‘You’re correct, you can’t make this stuff up.’ CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 62-year-old Scottville man “covered in blood” following a car/deer crash allegedly rushed at Mason County sheriff’s deputies and then fought with them Monday, Nov. 13, shortly before 3 p.m. according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The man was…

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Man undergoing mental evaluation after allegedly pointing arrow out window.

November 14, 2017

Man undergoing mental evaluation after allegedly pointing arrow out window. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER — A 45-year-old Custer man was taken into protective custody following a 911 call of a man who was walking down Madison Street with a gun Monday, Nov. 13, shortly before 8:30 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The call was deemed unfounded and had been…

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Swastika, KKK references placed on Google Maps Ludington Schools tag.

November 14, 2017

Swastika, KKK references placed on Google Maps Ludington Schools tag. LUDINGTON — People trying to find Ludington Area Schools on Google Maps may have been in for a little bit of a surprise Monday when they saw images on the tag of a swastika and also references to the KKK. School Superintendent Jason Kennedy said school officials became aware of…

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Man suffers medical emergency, crashes into several mailboxes.

November 14, 2017

Man suffers medical emergency, crashes into several mailboxes. #MasonCounty HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 73-year-old Ludington man was flown by Aero Med to a Grand Rapids hospital after he suffered a medical emergency and crashed his vehicle into several mailboxes on Decker Road east of Jebavy Drive Monday, Nov. 13, at 9:39 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The…

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Police officer from Scottville injured in Berrien County.

November 13, 2017

Police officer from Scottville injured in Berrien County. BERRIEN COUNTY — Scottville native David Wyman, who is a police officer for the Chikaming Township Police Department in Berrien County, was seriously injured Sunday after being struck by a vehicle while on duty on I-94. According to a press release, the incident occurred about 9:30 p.m, Officer Wyman was struck by…

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LPD asks motorists to drive safely around street crews.

November 13, 2017

LPD asks motorists to drive safely around street crews. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Department of Public Works are in the process of cleaning out catch basins and picking up leaves at the side of the road. This activity requires city workers to be extra vigilant because they not only have to pay attention to what they’re doing but they also have…

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The many faces of homelessness. 

November 13, 2017

The many faces of homelessness.  Editor’s Note: This week is Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week. By Diana Hanna, TrueNorth Community Services. The face of homelessness can often be hidden from view. Unlike, in urban areas where homeless people are in plain sight on street corners and sidewalks, homelessness is not as evident in rural communities like ours. Take one perspective…

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Scottville Optimists to hold 40th annual Thanksgiving Senior Dinner. 

November 13, 2017

Scottville Optimists to hold 40th annual Thanksgiving Senior Dinner.  SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Optimist Club will hold its 40th Thanksgiving Senior Dinner beginning at noon on Sunday, Nov. 19. The Optimist Club building is located behind West Shore Bank in downtown Scottville. Admission is free. Attendees may bring a dessert to share.

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Pair arrested for allegedly fighting, ‘rolling around’ near post office.

November 13, 2017

Pair arrested for allegedly fighting, ‘rolling around’ near post office. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — Two South Carolina men were arrested for disorderly shortly before midnight Saturday, Nov. 11, after a Mason County sheriff’s deputy “spotted the two fighting and rolling around on the sidewalk near the Ludington Post Office,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A 25-year-old from Spartanburg, South Carolina…

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Want to move to Mason County? ReThink West Michigan event is for you.

November 13, 2017

Want to move to Mason County? ReThink West Michigan event is for you. LUDINGTON — Ready to move back home? Ready to call Mason County your home? The upcoming ReThink West Michigan: Mason County Event is for you. The event will be held in conjunction with the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours on Wednesday, Nov.…

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American Legion to host multi-vendor open house. 

November 13, 2017

American Legion to host multi-vendor open house.  LUDINGTON — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #76 is holding its annual Multi-Vendor Fall Open House on Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors include representatives from direct sales companies, crafters, and local services/businesses.  The event is open to the public and will be held at the American Legion Post #76, 318…

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Recent deaths, posted Nov 13, 2017.

November 13, 2017

Recent deaths, posted Nov 13, 2017. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Ronna Andersen, 75, of Ludington died Saturday, November 11, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Jennifer Johnson, 30, of Ludington died Friday, November 10, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Beads & Blooms Florist,…

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Deer hunter’s spaghetti dinner in Free Soil Nov. 18.

November 11, 2017

Deer hunter’s spaghetti dinner in Free Soil Nov. 18. #MasonCountyEvents. FREE SOIL — The Free Soil Senior Center will be sponsoring a Deer Hunter’s Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Free Soil Community Center, 8480 Democrat St. Suggested donation is $10 for ages 11 and over; $5 for ages 6 to 10, and…

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Farm to Fork Gala brings consumers and farmers together.

November 10, 2017

  Farm to Fork Gala brings consumers and farmers together. #MasonCountyAgriculture By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Have you ever wondered what the difference is between organic food and “all natural” food? Are you concerned about GMOs? Did you know that 22% of Michigan’s workforce is connected to agriculture? These topics were amongst the conversations that took place Thursday…

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Firefighters save Logan Twp. house.

November 10, 2017

Firefighters save Logan Twp. house. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LOGAN TOWNSHIP — Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish a fire at 8529 E Kinney Rd. Friday morning. Carr Fire Department and Branch Township Fire Department were called to the house just after 8:30 a.m. Carr Fire Chief Andy LaPointe said the owner of the house told him that he had…

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Watch for deer when driving.

November 10, 2017

Watch for deer when driving. #MasonCounty Local police agencies have been busy in recent days with several car/deer crashes during early morning and evening hours. Be on the lookout for deer, especially when traveling during dusk and dawn hours. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017: – 4:19 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer…

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Recent deaths, posted Nov 10, 2017.

November 10, 2017

Recent deaths, posted Nov 10, 2017. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Carl “Cappi” Roghan, 77, of Lansing and formerly of Scottville, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. Brian D. Chimel, 52, of Scottville died Tuesday, November 7, 2017. Florence Marie Beerman, 87, of Ludington died November 9, 2017. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr.,…

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Recent births, reported Nov. 10, 2017.

November 10, 2017

Recent births, reported Nov. 10, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Elliott Jean Walters, the daughter of Courtney and Cory Walters of Ludington, was born November 8, 2017. Gideon Kenneth Armstrong, the son of Trisha and Joshua Armstrong of Ludington, was born November 9, 2017. Abigail Joe Woods, the daughter of Heather and Ryan Woods of Ludington, was…

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