Closings and cancellations, April 5, 2018.

April 5, 2018

Closings and cancellations, April 5, 2018. See this post for possible frequent updates. Mason County Central baseball/softball with Hart has been rescheduled to May 3 at 4 p.m. MCC girls soccer at Hart has been rescheduled to April 26 at 5 p.m. MCC track meet in Reed City has been cancelled.  No make up date as of yet.

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Democrats to hold soup/dessert luncheon, meet and greet.

April 5, 2018

Democrats to hold soup/dessert luncheon, meet and greet. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Democratic Party will hold its 2018 spring soup/dessert luncheon on Saturday, April 21 beginning at noon. The event, which will also feature a candidates meet and greet, will be held at the Graystone Convention Center, located in the Holiday Inn Express, 4079 W. US 10. The…

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Recent arraignments include drug charges.

April 4, 2018

Recent arraignments include drug charges. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felony Carmen Lee Coolman, 25, 2005 Bulhand St., Cassopolis, was arrested March 31, 2018 by Michigan State Police Hart Post (MSP) and charged with controlled substance possession (narcotics) and possession of marijuana. A preliminary examination was scheduled for April 3 and a…

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Ludington recreation t-ball, baseball, and softball registration tonight. 

April 4, 2018

Ludington recreation t-ball, baseball, and softball registration tonight.  LUDINGTON — Ludington Recreation Spring Sports sign up is tonight, Wednesday, April 4, from 6 to 7 p.m. at City Hall, 400 S. Harrison St. Sports include: T-ball pre-kindergarten through kindergarten. Must be 5 by Sept. 1, 2018. Birth certificate required at sign up. Baseball, grades first through eighth. Softball, grades first…

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Recent deaths, posted April 4, 2018. 

April 4, 2018

Recent deaths, posted April 4, 2018.  #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Ronald Lynwood Krepps, 82, of Free Soil, died on Tuesday, April 3, 2018.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. James A. Zimmer, 66, of Branch, died Saturday, March 31, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431;…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted April 4, 2018.

April 4, 2018

79th District Court sentencings, posted April 4, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced for misdemeanor crimes in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Mario Padilla, 37, 852 W. Southern Ave., Muskegon, was found guilty on March 29, 2018 for being a disorderly person – urinating in public and was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for…

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Police/Fire log, April 3, 2018

April 4, 2018

Police/Fire log, April 3, 2018. 1:49 a.m., Ludington Police Department (LPD)/Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), suspicious vehicle, First and Pere Marquette streets, City of Ludington. 3:38 a.m., MCSO, suspicious situation, 3800 block of North Lakeshore Drive, Hamlin Township. 8:33 a.m., LPD, suspicious vehicle, 800 block of North Rowe Street, City of Ludington. 10:07 a.m., LPD, vehicle crash, no injuries, 400…

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Closings and cancellations for April 4, 2018.

April 4, 2018

Closings and cancellations for April 4, 2018. Ludington Area Schools. Ludington Area Catholic School. Mason County Eastern. Mason County Central. Covenant Christian School. West Shore ESD. Pentwater Public Schools. Gateway to Success Academy. Sandcastles Children’s Museum Scottville Optimist Club meeting. Tonight’s Ludington High School National Honor Society induction ceremony has been postponed due to inclement weather and an issue with…

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Recent births, reported April 3, 2018.

April 3, 2018

Recent births, reported April 3, 2018. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Winter Raine Fisher and Chevy Mae Fisher, twin daughters of RaeLynn Klinger and Harley Fisher of Ludington, were born March 30, 2018. Devony Rae Avila-Willet, the daughter of Adrianna Avila and Christian Willett of Hart, was born March 30, 2018. Daisy Mae Daniels, the daughter of…

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WSCC ranks No. 2 among Michigan practical nursing programs.

April 3, 2018

WSCC ranks No. 2 among Michigan practical nursing programs. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has been recognized as the number two-ranked licensed practical nursing (LPN) program in Michigan by the annual PracticalNursing.org state LPN program rankings. Rankings were based on NCLEX-PN exam passing rates. The exam is used by state boards of nursing around the country for testing…

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Community Service Award nominees represent all that’s great about Mason County.

April 3, 2018

Community Service Award nominees represent all that’s great about Mason County. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — There are six nominees for the 2017 Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award, which will be awarded during the chamber’s annual dinner on Saturday, May 5 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club in Hamlin Township. The nominees include Duane and Susanne Tyndall,…

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8 nominated for Business of the Year.

April 3, 2018

8 nominated for Business of the Year. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Eight businesses have been nominated for the 2017 Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award, which will be awarded during the chamber’s annual dinner on Saturday, May 5 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club in Hamlin Township. The nominees include All Seasons Porta-Jons, Luciano Ristoranti,…

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The following is a highlight of police and fire activity for April 2, 2018:

April 3, 2018

The following is a highlight of police and fire activity for April 2, 2018: 1:10 a.m., Ludington Police Department (LPD), malicious destruction of property, 700 block of East Second Street, City of Ludington. 9:27 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), assault, 10500 block of North Tuttle Road, Free Soil Township. 11:51 a.m., LPD, assault, 1000 E. Tinkham Ave., City of…

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Recent deaths, posted April 3, 2018. 

April 3, 2018

Recent deaths, posted April 3, 2018.  #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Joan Kalisch, 63, of Scottville, died on Monday, April 2, 2018.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Ludington. Wyona Hanna, 82, of Ludington, died on Sunday, April 1, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Ludington. Christopher…

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Ludington High School class of ’98 reunion announced.

April 3, 2018

Ludington High School class of ’98 reunion announced. LUDINGTON — Ludington High School alumni who graduated in 1998 are invited to a 20th Class Reunion on Saturday, June 30, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Ludington Boat Club. Tickets are $15 per person, which includes appetizers and DJ. A cash bar will be available. Tickets may be purchased by visiting eventbrite.com and are available…

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Woman arrested in connection to stolen vehicle.

April 2, 2018

Woman arrested in connection to stolen vehicle. Weekend police and fire activity. LUDINGTON — A female suspect was arrested Sunday, April 1, 2018, in Mounds, Ill. in connection to a stolen vehicle out of Mason County, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. On Friday, March 30, the sheriff’s office took a complaint at 10 p.m. in the 7800 block…

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Zonta club to host human trafficking survivor.

April 2, 2018

Zonta club to host human trafficking survivor. LUDINGTON — The Zonta Club of Ludington will host Theresa Flores, a human trafficking survivor on Friday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison Street. The free event will also feature Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Flores was sold in an underground crime ring…

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Man who crashed truck into tree charged with fleeing, assaulting pregnant woman.

April 2, 2018

Man who crashed truck into tree charged with fleeing, assaulting pregnant woman. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — A Ludington man, who crashed a pickup truck into a tree while allegedly fleeing from the police is facing up to five years in prison for fleeing a police officer third degree. He has also been charged with assaulting a pregnant woman and domestic violence.…

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Recent deaths, posted April 2, 2018. 

April 2, 2018

Recent deaths, posted April 2, 2018.  #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Machelle Marie Willis, 52, of Scottville, died on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. Laura Jane Petersen, 93, of Hamlin Twp., died on Monday, March 26, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting.  Full list of 2017…

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Manistee woman arrested on 3 warrants.

March 30, 2018

Manistee woman arrested on 3 warrants. #MasonCountyCrime. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 34-year-old Manistee woman Thursday, March 29, 2018, on three outstanding warrants out of Manistee County. The arrest took place after deputies were called to the 1500 block of West Countyline Road at 11:08 p.m. for a 911 call reporting a disturbance. Other…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted March 30, 2018.

March 30, 2018

51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted March 30, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Christopher Joseph Sekenske, 22, of 2041 N. Jebavy Dr., Hamlin Township, was found guilty Feb. 12 of third-degree home invasion and was sentenced March 20 to serve eight months up front of a one-year discretionary…

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