White Pine Village music festival and corn roast is Aug. 5

July 30, 2017

White Pine Village music festival and corn roast is Aug. 5 PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Historic White Pine Village will host a music festival and corn road on Saturday, Aug. 5. The event will feature bluegrass, folk and jazz music including Rick Hicks, Oceana Drive – Ruthie Eilers, Haws and Owls String Band, Michigan Mafia String Band, and an open…

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Farm Bureau tour will show diversity of Mason County farming.

July 28, 2017

Farm Bureau tour will show diversity of Mason County farming. #MasonCountyAgriculture By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP/SCOTTVILLE —Michigan is ranked as the second most diverse agricultural state in the country, second only to California. Within the state, Mason County is one of the most diverse agricultural counties. The Mason County Farm Bureau will spotlight some of the county’s diversity with…

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Obituary: Michelle Hanley, 56, Ludington.

July 28, 2017

Obituary: Michelle Hanley, 56, Ludington. Michelle D. Hanley, 56, of Ludington passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017. Shelly, as she was known by her friends and loved ones, was born on October 21, 1960, the daughter of John and Virginia (Houlb) Harloff. She was raised in Ludington and graduated with honors at the top of her class from Ludington…

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Obituary: Walter Klaft, 90, Ludington.

July 28, 2017

Obituary: Walter Klaft, 90, Ludington. Walter J. Klaft, 90, of Ludington, met his wife Ruthie in heaven on July 23, 2017. Walter was born on June 5, 1927 in Ludington, the son of Walter and Lena (Fassoth) Klaft.  He graduated from Ludington High School in 1946 then enlisted in the United States Navy.  While in the US Navy, Walter received…

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Recent births, reported July 28, 2017.

July 28, 2017

Recent births, reported July 28, 2017.  #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Laney Rae Cole, the daughter of Racheal and Kyle Cole of Ludington, was born July 25, 2017. Lucas Samuel Overmyer, the son of Amanda and Jeremy Overmyer of Scottville, was born July 25, 2017. Luna Emma Maria Martinez, the daughter of Arandy Lara-Rinconada and…

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Lifesavers honored by sheriff’s office. 

July 28, 2017

Lifesavers honored by sheriff’s office.  #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — Six people were honored by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office this morning for saving the life of a man at the Ludington State Park earlier this week. The incident occurred on Sunday, July 24 about 1:14 p.m., Sheriff Kim Cole said during a ceremony in front of the…

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Domestic assaults top police activity.

July 28, 2017

Domestic assaults top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, July 26, 2017: – 12:06 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), fraud, 400 block of East Second Street, City of Ludington. – 4:39 p.m., (LPD), disturbance, 500 block of North Lavinia Street, City of Ludington. – 7:47 p.m., (LPD), breaking and entering, 500 block of North…

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Fleetwood Mac tribute band will kick off Rhythm & Dunes series Saturday.

July 28, 2017

Fleetwood Mac tribute band will kick off Rhythm & Dunes series Saturday. #Rhythm&Dunes #WestShoreBank. LUDINGTON — The Fleetwood Mac tribute band Mirage will kick off the first of two free West Shore Bank Rhythm and Dunes concerts Saturday, July 29. Both free shows are set to take place at the Waterfront Park Pavilion beginning at approximately 7 p.m. but pre-show…

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Recent deaths, posted July 28, 2017.

July 28, 2017

#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Walter J. Klaft, 90, of Ludington, died on Sunday, July 23, 2017. Robert George O’Hearn, 85, of Ludington, died on Monday, July 24, 2017 See full list of 2017 deaths here.  Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting. 

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Sheriff’s office searching for runaway.

July 27, 2017

Sheriff’s office searching for runaway. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for assistance in finding a presumed runaway, according to the office’s Facebook page. Stephanie Rozell, 13, was last seen in the 9000 block of US 31 near Koenig Rd, walking southbound, She is 5-feet, 120-pounds with blonde shoulder length hair, and wearing…

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Obituary update: Dr. Gordon Briggs.

July 27, 2017

Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home has requested that the following be re-posted. Please note that there has been a change of time and location of the funeral services for Dr. Briggs. Click here to view the complete obituary. Funeral services will be held for Gordon at 12:30 p.m. on (change in date and location): Thursday, August 3 at…

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Hart post seeks ‘Angel’ volunteers to help drug addicts.

July 27, 2017

Hart post seeks ‘Angel’ volunteers to help drug addicts. #MichiganStatePolice HART — To assist people struggling with addiction and reduce drug demand, the Michigan State Police (MSP) has joined almost 200 police departments nationwide in the Angel Program, a pre-arrest diversion program. The Angel Program allows someone with a drug addiction to walk into a state police post to seek…

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Trooper, deputy save man from drug overdose.

July 26, 2017

Trooper, deputy save man from drug overdose. #MasonCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police Trooper Jacob Grinwis and Mason County Sheriff’s Deputy John Balowski saved a 22-year-old Ludington man from a drug overdose on US 31 Tuesday, July 25, at 4:45 a.m., according to MSP Sgt. Adam Clement. Trooper Grinwis “rolled up” on the man’s…

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Letter to the editor: The alternatives to shutting down Line 5 pipeline are greater risks.

July 26, 2017

Letter to the editor: The alternatives to shutting down Line 5 pipeline are greater risks. Dear Editor, As a local business owner and employer to 200-plus local residents whose livelihood is connected to energy, I think there are some key facts readers should know about the recent calls by some to shut down Enbridge’s Line 5 through the Mackinac Straits.…

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District Court Arraignments, posted July 26, 2017.

July 26, 2017

District Court Arraignments, posted July 26, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Robin Rae Bakies, 54, of 709 E. Foster St., Apt. 1, Ludington, was arrested July 23 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, second-offense domestic…

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District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted July 26, 2017.

July 26, 2017

District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted July 26, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Arthur Frederick Bennett, 54, of 6000 E. Free Soil Rd., Meade Township, pleaded guilty July 18 to operating an ORV while impaired and was sentenced to 32 days in jail with credit…

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VanderWall supports USDA effort to provide locally grown food for schools. 

July 26, 2017

VanderWall supports USDA effort to provide locally grown food for schools.  State Rep. Curt VanderWall is applauding a federal grant that will help the farm-to-school program grow, providing Michigan students with more fresh, locally grown produce. VanderWall, of Ludington, represents the state 101st House District. He said the U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded a $70,280 competitive grant to the Michigan Department…

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Ludington man charged with resisting arrest, probation violation.

July 26, 2017

Ludington man charged with resisting arrest, probation violation. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for resisting and opposing police and probation violation Tuesday, July 25, at 8 p.m. on Wildwood Crossing, according to Sgt. Eric Soneral of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Other police activity in Mason County Tuesday, July 25,…

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