Recent deaths, posted Dec. 4, 2017.

December 4, 2017

Recent deaths, posted Dec. 4, 2017. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: William A. Seeback, 82, of Muskegon died Saturday, December 2, 2017.  Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Frederick M. Fleetwood, 82, of Ludington, died Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Diane Marie Smith, 58, of Ludington, died Saturday, December…

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MCC makes move to chess club

December 4, 2017

MCC makes move to chess club #MasonCountySchoolNews. By Samuel Gillette, MCP Correspondent. SCOTTVILLE– A chess club has been created at Mason County Central High School (MCCHS). The effort was led by Thomas Trahey, librarian and teacher of online courses at MCCHS, with student participation. After several students told teachers that they would be interested in a chess club, Mr. Trahey volunteered…

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Recent births, reported Dec. 4, 2017.

December 4, 2017

Recent births, reported Dec. 4, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Gabby May Miller, the daughter of Tammi Tariske and Jared Miller of Montague, was born November 28, 2017. Logan Machel Le Latsch, the son of Amber and Cory Latsch of Ludington, was born November 25, 2017. Tanner Alan Keilman, the son of Areil Miller and Hunter Keilman…

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MCC PTC looking for Holiday Shoppe volunteers. 

December 4, 2017

MCC PTC looking for Holiday Shoppe volunteers.  SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Elementary School PTC is looking for volunteers to assist with its upcoming Holiday Shoppe. Volunteers are needed for the following dates and times: Monday, Dec. 11 Tuesday, Dec. 12 Wednesday, Dec. 13 Thursday, Dec. 14. Volunteers are needed for half days or full days. Times are 8:15…

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Obituary: Benjamin James Compeau, 35, Scottville.

December 3, 2017

Obituary: Benjamin James Compeau, 35, Scottville. Benjamin James Compeau, 35, of Scottville, passed away from an automobile accident on December 1, 2017. Ben was born on August 22, 1982, to parents Mark Compeau and Christie (Brye) Vandervest. Ben graduated from Ludington High School in 2001 and received his associate’s degree from West Shore Community College. He also attended Baker College…

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Victims of deadly US 10-31 crash identified.

December 2, 2017

Victims of deadly US 10-31 crash identified. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Benjamin Compeau, 35, of Scottville man died following a three vehicle crash in the 700 block of US 10-31 Friday morning. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the crash occurred when an eastbound full-size 1995 Chevrolet van, driven Laurence Adams, Jr., 22, of Scottville,…

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Obituary: Frank “Butch” Claveau Jr., 92, Scottville. 

December 1, 2017

Obituary: Frank “Butch” Claveau Jr., 92, Scottville.  Frank “Butch” Claveau Jr., 92, of Scottville passed away on November 30, 2017 at his home. Frank Xavier Claveau Jr. was born on July 11, 1925 in Scottville to Frank and Alta (Merritt) Claveau Sr. He grew up in Scottville and graduated from Scottville High School in 1943.  While in school, Butch was very…

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Scottville man dead following US 10-31 crash.

December 1, 2017

Scottville man dead following US 10-31 crash. UPDATED INFORMATION. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.SCOTTVILLE — A 35-year-old Scottville man is dead following a three vehicle crash in the 700 block of US 10-31 Friday morning. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the crash occurred when am eastbound full-size 1995 Chevrolet van, driven by 22-year-old man, crossed the centerline of…

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Crashes, domestic assaults top police activity.

December 1, 2017

Crashes, domestic assaults top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017: – 2:40 a.m., (Mascon County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle rollover crash, no injuries, Scottville and Sippy roads, Eden Township. – 5:45 p.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injuries, US 10 and Meyers Road, Pere Marquette Township. – 7:40 p.m. (MCSO), one-vehicle crash,…

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Bystanders rescue woman from burning car.

November 30, 2017

Bystanders rescue woman from burning car. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Three people helped save a woman from a burning vehicle early Thursday morning after the vehicle was involved in a rollover crash on Custer Road near Fountain Road. Casey Leese said she and other household residents, Nick Macgirr and Joseph Eno, were awoken by a loud…

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Ludington woman among state police recruit school graduates.

November 30, 2017

Ludington woman among state police recruit school graduates. LANSING — Jennifer Alway of Ludington was among the 127 to graduate from the 133rd Michigan State Police Trooper School this afternoon. Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue, director of the MSP, administered the Oath of Office during the ceremony at the Lansing Center. Alway has been assigned to the Lakeview Post. Alway is also…

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Recent deaths, posted Nov. 30, 2017.

November 30, 2017

Recent deaths, posted Nov. 30, 2017. #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Frank “Butch” Claveau, 92, of Scottville died Thursday, November 30, 2017.  Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Frederick M. Fleetwood,  82, of Ludington, died Tuesday, November 28, 2017.   Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington,…

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Obituary: Denise Stewart, 61, Pentwater. 

November 30, 2017

Obituary: Denise Stewart, 61, Pentwater.  Denise Marie Stewart, 61, of Pentwater, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at home. She was born in Hart on September 3, 1956 to William and Darlene (McKenzie) Askins. Denise graduated from Hart High School in the Class of 1974 and went on to college at Muskegon Community College, Baker College and Grand Valley State…

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Bird nest near chimney starts house fire.

November 29, 2017

Bird nest near chimney starts house fire. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A bird’s nest located near a chimney caught fire and caused fire damage to the David Outcalt, Jr. residence, 2271 S. Inman Road Wednesday afternoon. Pere Marquette Township Fire Department, along with Riverton Township Fire Department and Ludington Fire Department, were called to the…

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Weapon and drug charges top 79th District Court arraignments, Nov. 29, 2017.

November 29, 2017

Weapon and drug charges top 79th District Court arraignments, Nov. 29, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Lorenzo Maurice Eastling, 38, of 6014 E. Decker Rd., Sheridan Township, was arraigned November 21 on several felony charges stemming from arrests on August 18, 2016 by the…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Nov. 29, 2017.

November 29, 2017

79th District Court sentencings, posted Nov. 29, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Alexandra Ann Greiner, 29, of 7100 S. Pere Marquette Hwy., Summit Township, pleaded no contest November 21 to assault and battery and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two…

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VanderWall December coffee hours. 

November 29, 2017

VanderWall December coffee hours.  LANSING — State Rep. Curt VanderWall has announced coffee hours within the 101st District (Mason, Manistee, Benzie, and Leelanau) counties for December. VanderWall will be available on Monday, Dec. 11 at the following times and locations: 8 to 9 a.m. at the Scottville City Office, 105 N. Main St. in Scottville; 10 to 11 a.m. at the Manistee City…

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Police busy with crashes.

November 29, 2017

Police busy with crashes. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Nov. 27, 2017: – 3 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, Forest Trail and Quarterline Road, Grant Township. – 3:22 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, US 10 west of Schoenherr Road, Custer Township. – 3:35 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries,…

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County Farm Bureau wins state award.

November 28, 2017

County Farm Bureau wins state award. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. GRAND RAPIDS — The Mason County Farm Bureau received state-wide recognition Tuesday when the organization won the Michigan Farm Bureau Champion of Excellence Award for advocacy. The award was presented to Mason County Farm Bureau President Seth Earl during the Michigan Farm Bureau awards banquet at DeVos Place in downtown…

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Recent births, reported Nov. 28, 2017.

November 28, 2017

Recent births, reported Nov. 28, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Mythias Jacob Bateson, the son of Jeriann and Jacob Bateson of Pentwater, was born November 25, 2017. June Mikel Chapel, the daughter of Stephanie and Jason Chapel of Scottville, was born November 27, 2017. Jude Henry Kitchen, the son of Jessica and John Kitchen of Scottville, was…

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Obituary: Judith Barton Winn, 78, Scottville.

November 27, 2017

Obituary: Judith Barton Winn, 78, Scottville. Judith Barton Winn, who graced our life for 78 years, left this world peacefully on Friday, November 17, 2017.  Judy was born in Mason County, the daughter of Isaac and Margaret (Blossom) Barton on July 11, 1939.  She attended Scottville schools starting in kindergarten and graduating with the Mason County Central class of 1957 and received…

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