Fraud complaints top police activity.

July 25, 2017

Fraud complaints top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, July 24, 2017: – 1:50 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), domestic assault, 700 block of South Madison Street, City of Ludington. – 11:20 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), larceny of a kayak, Piney Ridge Road, Hamlin Township. A 13 1/2 foot Carolina kayak that is red, orange…

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Recent deaths, reported July 25, 2017.

July 25, 2017

#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Timothy William Krystiniak, 55, of Ludington, died on Friday, July 21, 2017. Wendy Holton, 46, of Ludington died Saturday, July 22.  Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville Justin Paulsen, 27, of Custer died Sunday, July 23.  Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman…

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Bourgette unanimously appointed to city council.

July 24, 2017

Bourgette unanimously appointed to city council. #LudingtonNews. LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council unanimously appointed David Bourgette to fill the sixth ward councilor seat during its regular meeting Monday. The seat was left vacant when Gary Castonia resigned after accepting appointment to the Mason County Board of Commissioners. Bourgette has been the owner of Viking Arms Motel for 27 years.…

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Obituary: Clare Brasseur, 56, Scottville.

July 24, 2017

Obituary: Clare Brasseur, 56, Scottville. Clarence “Clare” Brasseur, 56, of Scottville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 23, 2017.    Clare was born on July 26, 1960 in Cadillac.  He graduated from Cadillac High School and entered the workforce.  At the time of his passing, Clare was a senior lineman for Charter Spectrum.  He had a great work ethic and a passion for…

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MDOT looking for volunteers to count Ludington Ave. traffic.

July 24, 2017

MDOT looking for volunteers to count Ludington Ave. traffic. #MasonCountyNews #Ludington By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — The Michigan Department of Transportation is looking for volunteers to conduct traffic counts on Ludington Avenue to determine if the street should be converted to a three lane road on a trial basis between Jackson Road (eastern city limits) and William Street. Ludington…

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Sunday evening crash victim identified.

July 24, 2017

Sunday evening crash victim identified.  #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  BRANCH TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the man who died in a motorcycle crash Sunday evening. Justin James Paulsen, 27, was pronounced dead at the scene after the 2001 Suzuki he was driving struck a deer on Decker Road west of Tyndall Road…

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Police seek identity theft suspects.

July 24, 2017

Police seek identity theft suspects. #MasonCountyCrime The Hart post of the Michigan State Police and the Mason County Sheriff’s Office are requesting the public’s assistance with the identification of two suspects “responsible for identity theft and numerous unlawful credit card transactions spanning from Mason County to Ottawa County starting on July 9, 2017,” stated Det/Sgt. Zachary Sparks. The images of…

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Off-duty deputy spots reckless driver wanted on 5 warrants.

July 24, 2017

Off-duty deputy spots reckless driver wanted on 5 warrants. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — An off-duty Mason County sheriff’s deputy observed a vehicle driving recklessly through the McDonald’s parking lot Friday, July 21, at 4:56 p.m. and witnessed the vehicle’s axle breaking causing the front tire to nearly fall off, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The driver of the…

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Obituary: Gordon Briggs, M.D., 88, Scottville. 

July 24, 2017

Obituary: Gordon Briggs, M.D., 88, Scottville.  Gordon Arthur Briggs M.D., 88, affectionately known as “Doc,” was taken home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 18, 2017. Gordon was born on July 28, 1928 in Ferndale, the son of Harold A. and Della (Murdick) Briggs and graduated from Romeo High School in 1946. Gordon loved agriculture…

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Motorcyclist dies after presumably hitting deer in Branch Township.

July 23, 2017

Motorcyclist dies after presumably hitting deer in Branch Township. #MasonCountyNews. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Mason County man died Sunday night after the motorcycle he was riding appeared to have struck a deer. The crash, was reported to 911 about 8 p.m., occurred on Decker Road west of Tyndall Road near the Mason-Lake counties line. The motorcycle was westbound on Decker…

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Police continue search for Ford Lake break-in suspects.

July 21, 2017

Police continue search for Ford Lake break-in suspects. #MasonCountyNews SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Troopers from Michigan State Police Hart Post and deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office continue to investigate a recent home invasion that occurred around 6:14 p.m. on Monday, July 17, 2017 at 5105 N Birch Avenue. Preliminary investigation revealed that the homeowner arrived at the summer cottage to…

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Suspect allegedly steals ex-girlfriend’s car to attend court hearing.

July 21, 2017

Suspect allegedly steals ex-girlfriend’s car to attend court hearing. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER — A male suspect was arrested for probation violation after allegedly stealing his ex-girlfriend’s 2001 Pontiac Sunfire in the 300 block of South Madison Street Thursday morning, July 20, and then driving it to Grand Rapids for a court hearing, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The car…

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County board set to appoint medical examiner.

July 21, 2017

County board set to appoint medical examiner.  #MasonCountyNews. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to appoint a new medical examiner during a special meeting on Tuesday, July 25. Dr. Paul Wagner of Hart is expected to be approved to replace Dr. Marc Keen, who is retiring. Duties of the medical examiner include: issuing death certificates; conducting on-scene…

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Obituary: Floy Fralick, 64, Ludington.

July 21, 2017

Obituary: Floy Fralick, 64, Ludington.  Floy Jean Fralick, 64, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 while gazing into the stars during a family camping trip. Floy was born on January 3, 1953 in Niles, the daughter of Floyd and Leona (Johnson) Robbins.  She graduated from Niles High School and moved to Ludington for tree service work.…

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Recent births, reported July 21, 2017.

July 20, 2017

Recent births, reported July 21, 2017.  #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Bentley Andrew McLain, the son of Rachel McLain of Scottville, was born July 11, 2017. Annalise Louise Quist Peterson, the daughter of Jessica Quist and Brenden Peterson of Ludington, was born July 13, 2017. Benjamin Wyatt-Scott Stamper, the son of Lexi and Jesse Stamper of Ludington, was…

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Corn dryer fire.

July 20, 2017

Corn dryer fire.  #MasonCounyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from two fire departments are on scene of a corn dryer fire at 2710 E. Millerton Road. Fountain Area Fire Department and Custer Fire Department were dispatched to the fire about 3:50 p.m.

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Joy ride ends with crash, arrest.

July 20, 2017

Joy ride ends with crash, arrest. #MasonCountyCrime RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 17-year-old Custer man was arrested for joyriding and no operator’s license after Mason County sheriff’s deputies discovered that he had reportedly stolen a family member’s vehicle and crashed it, causing minor injuries Wednesday, July 19, at 8:20 p.m. at the intersection of Chauvez and Morton roads, according to Mason…

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Recent deaths, posted July 20, 2017.

July 20, 2017

#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Dr. Gordon A. Briggs, 88, of Scottville died on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville. Roger Lee Fulton, 86, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. See full…

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