Recent deaths, posted Aug. 30, 2017.

August 30, 2017

#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Laura Lange, 76, of Ludington died on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Phillip Roberts, 61, of Branch died on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Susan M. Wagner, 51, of Ludington died on Tuesday…

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Several cans of loose change stolen.

August 30, 2017

Several cans of loose change stolen. #MasonCountyCrime LOGAN TOWNSHIP — A larceny of money was reported Tuesday, Aug. 29 at 4:10 p.m. in the 6700 block of East Hawley Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The victim reported the theft of several cans containing loose change,” Cole said. Other recent police activity in Mason County includes: Friday, Aug.…

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Ludington man arrested in Kalkaska following police chase. 

August 30, 2017

Ludington man arrested in Kalkaska following police chase.  #MasonCountyNews. KALKASKA — A 21-year-old Ludington man was arrested after he allegedly led police on a high speed chase Monday evening, according to Upnorth Live (7&4). According to the Kalkaska Police Department, police attempted to pull over a 2009 Chevrolet HHR for speeding and careless operations about 11 p.m. near the intersection…

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Minor injuries after boat strikes breakwater

August 29, 2017

Minor injuries after boat strikes breakwater. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Two Pontiac men received minor injuries after their boat struck the south breakwater Tuesday night. The crash occurred about 9:30 p.m. According to Mason County Sheriff Marine Deputy Mike Fort, the men were returning from fishing when the 18-feet long Rinker struck the rocks on the northwest corner…

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Traffic delays expected Wednesday on PM Hwy. 

August 29, 2017

Traffic delays expected Wednesday on PM Hwy.  #MasonCountyNews. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Traffic delays are expected on Pere Marquette Highway between First Street and Iris Road between the hours of 7 and 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, 217, according to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office.  Large equipment is expected to be transported to the Consumers Energy pump storage plant on…

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Two former Mason County women remain safe during Harvey’s destruction.

August 29, 2017

Two former Mason County women remain safe during Harvey’s destruction. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. As Hurricane Harvey has caused massive destruction, two former Mason County women who now live in the Houston area have been able to remain safe. I spoke Monday evening with Tara Patten and Lisa (Schwass) Raynor -Keck about their experiences through the hurricane and tropical storm…

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Recent deaths, reported Aug. 29, 2017.

August 29, 2017

#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Bradley Heyse Estlick, 30, of Branch, died on Saturday, August 26, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Walter Swiger, of Scottville, died on Saturday, August 26, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Carolyn Joyce VanSickle, 57, of Fountain, died on Saturday, August,…

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The Land: Egeler Beef Farm, going green.

August 28, 2017

  The Land: Egeler Beef Farm, going green. #TheLand #MasonCountyAgriculture. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — It’s feeding time at Egeler Beef Farm, 2940 West Victory Drive. Eric Egeler walks out to the pasture and relocates the thin electric fence. It takes about 15 minutes to move the fence and the herd follows him to the new section of…

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Grandparents express thanks for finding missing granddaughters.

August 28, 2017

Grandparents express thanks for finding missing granddaughters. Dear Editor, We would like to thank the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, the Michigan State Police, and the Mason County Search & Rescue Team for their professional response August 21 when our granddaughters were missing.  Thanks also to those who prayed for the safe return of these precious girls, and for those who…

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Lakeshore Resource Network to open next week. 

August 28, 2017

Lakeshore Resource Network to open next week.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — After three years of planning, the Lakeshore Resource Network building, 920 E. Tinkham Ave., is scheduled to open on Tuesday, Sept. 5. The building will serve as a hub for people who are in need of assistance. It will include the Lakeshore Food Club, a hybrid food,…

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‘Intoxicated’ man arrested at Whiskey Creek for damaging camper, trying to ‘pick fights.’

August 28, 2017

‘Intoxicated’ man arrested at Whiskey Creek for damaging camper, trying to ‘pick fights.’ #MasonCountyCrime LOGAN TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old Muskegon man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Saturday night, Aug. 26, at the Whiskey Creek Campground after deputies were dispatched to the scene of “an intoxicated person who had been attempting to pick fights with other campers and who…

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Conservation District farm tour is Sept. 7.

August 28, 2017

Conservation District farm tour is Sept. 7. #MasonCountyAgriculture. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District will hold its fall farm tour on Thursday, Sept. 7. The annual tour showcases farms that have shown soil conservation and water stewardship over the past year. The bus tour begins at 5 p.m. from Farmview Resort, 6700 N. US 31, Grant Township. From there, it…

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Hart man allegedly steals car, drives into lake.

August 25, 2017

Hart man allegedly steals car, drives into lake. #MasonCountyCrime HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Hart man was arrested for unlawfully driving away an automobile (UDAA)/car theft and second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) after Mason County sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene of a vehicle in the water at Wilson Hill Park on Barnhardt Road Thursday, Aug. 24, at…

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Former Scottville man pleads guilty to criminal sexual conduct with minor.

August 24, 2017

Former Scottville man pleads guilty to criminal sexual conduct with minor. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CADILLAC — Timothy Morton, formerly of Scottville accepted a plea agreement with the Wexford County Prosecutor’s Office today in 28th Circuit Court on a charge of criminal sexual conduct second degree. The offense is a charge of sexual contact with a child between the ages…

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Obituary: Lester Peterson, 91, Carr Settlement.

August 24, 2017

Obituary: Lester Peterson, 91, Carr Settlement. Lester Gordon Peterson, 91, of Carr Settlement began his journey in Heaven on August 21, 2017 at 8:45 p.m. surrounded with love by his family at Grand Oaks Nursing Center in Baldwin. Lester was born on January 13, 1926 to Nels and Hilda (Larson) Peterson in his family’s log cabin in Carr Settlement.  He…

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Ludington woman charged with delivery of heroin.

August 24, 2017

Ludington woman charged with delivery of heroin. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON –Randi Marie Granger-Finley, 30, of Ludington was recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court with felony charges of delivery of heroin and using a computer to commit a crime. Both charges are felonies punishable by up to 20 years in prison and/or a $20,000 fine. Granger-Finley was arrested by personnel…

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Recent arraignments include criminal sexual conduct.

August 24, 2017

Recent arraignments include criminal sexual conduct. #MasonCountyCrime By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Gavin Ray Routh, 22, of 525 N. LaSalle Rd., Amber Township, was arrested May 1 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of accosting a child for immoral purposes, two counts of…

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79th District Court sentencings and dismissals

August 24, 2017

79th District Court sentencings and dismissals #MasonCountyCrime By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Brian Keith Ellison, 59, no address listed, pleaded guilty August 21 to disorderly drunk person and was sentenced to 21 days in jail with credit for four days served; 90 days discretionary jail for one year; no…

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