Walk for Life is May 21.

May 14, 2017

Walk for Life is May 21.  LUDINGTON — West Shore Pregnancy & Family Support will hold its annual Walk for Life on Sunday, May 21 at Waterfront Park. The event serves as a major fundraiser for the organization and also an awareness event. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. with a picnic and live worship music to follow the two-mile walk…

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Obituary: Richard Matson, 77, Branch.

May 12, 2017

Obituary: Richard Matson, 77, Branch. Richard “Dick” Garth Matson, 77,  of Branch passed away on May 11, 2017 at home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. Dick was born to Walter and Josephine (Baird) Matson at home in Ludington on September 4, 1939. He was the youngest of five children. He retired from Dow Chemical on…

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Recent births, reported May 12, 2017.

May 12, 2017
Recent births, reported May 12, 2017.

Recent births, reported May 12, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information below.  Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Liam George Scott Lee Nelson, the son of Francis Manning-Nelson and William Nelson of Scottville, was born May 3, 2017. Piper Gene Belle Taylor, the daughter of Shelby and Clinton Taylor of…

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Sand of D-Day invasion beaches part of veterans’ mall.

May 12, 2017

Sand of D-Day invasion beaches part of veterans’ mall. #MasonCountyVeterans. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A small ceremony took place Thursday afternoon at the future site of the veterans’ mall being constructed at the Mason County war memorial at Stearns Park. Seven area World War II veterans sat in front of the memorial and placed a cup of sand…

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Police seek charges for cats dumped in federal forest.

May 12, 2017

Police seek charges for cats dumped in federal forest. #MasonCountyNews  #PoliceNews FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post were dispatched Wednesday, May 10, at 8:26 p.m. to Federal Forest Route 8512, west of Darr Road, to investigate a case of animal cruelty and conservation violation, according to Sgt. Charles Hockanson. Several kittens and two adult…

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Tallman Senior Center in need of repairs, yard sale fundraiser planned for May 27.

May 11, 2017

Tallman Senior Center in need of repairs, yard sale fundraiser planned for May 27. #MasonCountyPeople. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — Since 1979 the Tallman Lake Senior Center has served the needs of residents in the far eastern side of Mason County. The center is located at 6765 E. Marshall Road, just west of Tallman Lake. It’s a daily…

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Survey to help collect data on county’s broadband needs.

May 10, 2017

Survey to help collect data on county’s broadband needs.  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Broadband Committee has partnered with Connected Nation’s community engagement program, Connected, to come up with a plan to improve access to high speed Internet in the county. The initial step to developing a comprehensive, county-oriented plan will consist of a short survey for agriculture…

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North Stiles Road re-opens.

May 10, 2017

North Stiles Road re-opens. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Stiles Road between Fountain Beyer roads is now re-opened. The road had been closed since April 26, due to a culvert failure.

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Recent arraignments: Belleville man charged for growing marijuana.

May 10, 2017

Recent arraignments: Belleville man charged for growing marijuana. #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDIGNTON — The following were recently arraigned in front of the Mason County Magistrate in 79th District Court: Felonies -Richard Lee West, Jr., 51, of 19800 Sumpter, Belleville, Mich., was arrested May 2 by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) on a felony…

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District Court sentencings, reported May 10, 2017.

May 10, 2017

District Court sentencings, reported May 10, 2017.  #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Stephanie Lynn Wheeler, 24, of 6537 E. Glen Ln., Sheridan Township, pleaded guilty May 3 to giving false information to a police officer, driving while license not valid, and improper license plates. She was…

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Neighbor to Neighbor project will focus on Fourth Ward.

May 9, 2017

Neighbor to Neighbor project will focus on Fourth Ward.  LUDINGTON — The first Neighbor to Neighbor project of 2017 takes place Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week in the Fourth Ward, the area of the city located south of the Washington Avenue bridge. The program is a joint effort of Habitat for Humanity of Mason County and Pennies from…

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Car theft leads to jail.

May 9, 2017

Car theft leads to jail. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 24-year-old Summit Township man was sentenced to serve 77 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term Tuesday, May 9, in 51st Circuit Court for a conviction of unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle (auto theft). Tyler Joe Brown, of 4245 W. Anthony Rd., received…

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Branch man sentenced to 20-50 years in prison for CSC.

May 9, 2017

Branch man sentenced to 20-50 years in prison for CSC. ‘He has taken so much from this family, and I hate him for it. I hope he rots in hell for what he did to my little boy,’ stated the victim’s mother. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 23-year-old Branch man was sentenced to 20-50 in years…

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Ludington woman sentenced to jail for weapons conviction.

May 9, 2017

Ludington woman sentenced to jail for weapons conviction. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Ludington woman was sentenced to serve one year in jail in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 9, for convictions of receiving and concealing a stolen firearm and second-offense habitual offender. Tabatha Christine Humphreys, of 503 N. William St., Apt. A, pleaded guilty…

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Scatena announces retirement from FloraCraft.

May 9, 2017

Scatena announces retirement from FloraCraft. #MasonCountyNews #LudingtonBusiness. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON – Jim Scatena has announced his retirement as president/CEO of Ludington-based FloraCraft Corporation. Scatena has been in charge of the world leading foam product fabricator and supplier for nearly 20 years. “It has been the most rewarding experience of my entire business career,” Scatena said. “Spending each and…

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Republican Party faithful gather for Lincoln Day Dinner.

May 9, 2017

Republican Party faithful gather for Lincoln Day Dinner. #MasonCountPolitics. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — About 100 people gathered Monday night at Lincoln Hills Golf Club in Ludington for the Mason County Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner. The GOP is still coming off a high from the November general election in which Republicans won control of the White House, both houses of…

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Chainsaw stolen from Hamlin Twp. residence.

May 9, 2017

Chainsaw stolen from Hamlin Twp. residence. #MasonCountyNews   #PoliceNews HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating the larceny of chainsaw reported Monday, May 8, at 10:30 a.m. in the 3000 block of North Lincoln Road. Other police activity in Mason County Monday, May 8, 2017 includes: 6:20 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash,…

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Hospital Hustle 5K/1 Mile run this Saturday

May 9, 2017

Hospital Hustle 5K/1 Mile run this Saturday Benefits Family Birthing Center LUDINGTON — The fifth annual Hospital Hustle at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital happens this Saturday, May 13, starting at 10 am in the hospital parking lot.  The event is both a fundraiser and hospital-sponsored community health event. “The 5K run and One Mile Fun Run & Walk are open…

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