LAC Fall Arts & Crafts Show looking for vendors.

October 16, 2017

LAC Fall Arts & Crafts Show looking for vendors. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area Catholic School will hold its Fall Arts and Crafts Show on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the St. Simon Family Center, 700 E. Bryant Road. The event will also feature a light lunch and baked goods. Anyone wishing to rent a booth…

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LHS equestrian team wins state championship.

October 16, 2017

LHS equestrian team wins state championship. MIDLAND — The Ludington High School equestrian team took first place in the Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association’s B Division state competition last weekend. The competition took place at Midland County Fairgrounds; 10 other teams competed in the division.

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Former Scottville man sentenced to up to 15 years in prison for sexual crime.

October 16, 2017

Former Scottville man sentenced to up to 15 years in prison for sexual crime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CADILLAC — Timothy Morton, formerly of Scottville was sentenced in Wexford County’s 28th Circuit Court today to a minimum of five years and a maximum of 15 years in prison today on the charges of criminal sexual conduct against a child between…

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Obituary: Louis Duperron, 70, Free Soil. 

October 16, 2017

Obituary: Louis Duperron, 70, Free Soil.  Louis J. Duperron, 70, of Free Soil, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 16, 1947 to Louie and Anna (Leeball) Duperron.   Louis married Sheila Kay McClure on January 6, 1973 in Ludington.  He owned and operated a gas station in Benzonia for…

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Hunter airlifted after falling from tree stand.

October 16, 2017

Hunter airlifted after falling from tree stand. #MasonCountyNews VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 48-year-old Vulcan, Michigan man was airlifted to Munson Hospital in Traverse City by Aero Med with serious injuries after falling from his tree stand Sunday night, Oct. 15, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The 7:42 p.m. hunting accident occurred in the 5400 block of North Quarterline…

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Car/deer crashes on the rise.

October 16, 2017

Car/deer crashes on the rise. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Oct. 13, 2017: – 10:54 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), domestic violence, 200 block of East Fourth Street, City of Ludington. – 11:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), assault, 6100 block of East US 10, Branch Township. The case remains under investigation. –…

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Recent deaths, posted Oct. 16, 2017. 

October 16, 2017

Recent deaths, posted Oct. 16, 2017.  #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Theresa Dewitt, age 92, of Ludington died Monday, October 16, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Aleatha Lynn Cox, 66, of Ludington died Wednesday, October 11, 2017. Louis J. Duperron, 70, of Free Soil, died Thursday, October 12, 2017 Beads…

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Obituary: Delos ‘Bud’ Matevich, 82, Scottville.

October 13, 2017

Obituary: Delos ‘Bud’ Matevich, 82, Scottville. Master Sgt. (retired) Delos “Bud” M. Matevich, 82, of Scottville passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017.  Bud was born on December 12, 1934 in Eden Township, the son of Stanley and Mabel (Barton) Matevich. Bud joined the U.S. Air Force in September, 1952 following his graduation from Mason County Central and served 20 years…

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LHS, MCC football players honoring Henry MacDougall.

October 13, 2017

LHS, MCC football players honoring Henry MacDougall. SCOTTVILLE — Tonight is the Mason County Central homecoming football game at Spartan Community Field. Many of the football players grew up playing sports with Ludington High School junior Henry MacDougall, 16, who died last week as the result of a vehicle crash north of Scottville(story here). Both of Henry’s parents, Gordon MacDougall…

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Thief steals, crashes vehicle.

October 13, 2017

Thief steals, crashes vehicle. #MasonCountyCrime RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a stolen vehicle and illegal entry complaint Thursday, Oct. 12, at 1 p.m. in the 5400 block of South Brye Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The victim reported an unknown person stole his vehicle from a garage and crashed it on…

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MSP hosts citizens’ academy.

October 13, 2017

MSP hosts citizens’ academy. #MichiganStatePolice HART — The Michigan State Police Hart post has announced that a Citizens’ Academy will run Nov. 7-30. The four-week academy will meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8 p.m.  It will give citizens the opportunity to become familiar with the mission and operation of MSP; understand the procedures that troopers follow; increase their awareness…

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Recent births, reported Oct. 13, 2017. 

October 13, 2017

Recent births, reported Oct. 13, 2017.  #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Ivory Marie Moore, the daughter of Crystal Snyder and Jason Moore of Luther, was born October 11, 2017. Austin James Shartell, the son of Jessie and Jeffery Shartell of Ludington, was born October 12, 2017. Isabelle Jade Gilbert, the daughter of Felicia and Jordan Gilbert of Ludington,…

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Obituary: Warren “Curly” Jaarda, 70, Branch. 

October 12, 2017

Obituary: Warren “Curly” Jaarda, 70, Branch.  Warren “Curly” Jaarda, 70, of Branch and formerly of Holland, died Wednesday, October 11, 2017, with family by his side after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He graduated from Holland High School in 1965 and married Ruth Dekker in 1966. He was a machinist at Haworth, Inc. for 23 years. Warren and Ruth…

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Spartan Proud: Dean Raven, passing values to the next generation.

October 12, 2017

Spartan Proud: Dean Raven, passing values to the next generation. #SpartanProud #MCCSchools. Spartan Proud is sponsored by Mason County Central Schools. This series features alumni of Mason County Central telling their stories. Today we feature Dean Raven, MCC Class of 2003. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Dean Raven has taken the lessons learned from attending Mason County Central Schools,…

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Sheriff’s Office identifies fatal fire victim.

October 12, 2017

Sheriff’s Office identifies fatal fire victim. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has identified the woman who died Wednesday morning in a house fire at 4602 S. Pere Marquette Highway as 66-year-old Aleatha Lynn Cox. A house fire at 4602 S. Pere Marquette Highway claimed the life of a woman early Wednesday morning,…

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Obituary: Ruth Gustafson, 77, Fruitport, formerly of Scottville.

October 12, 2017

Ruth Ann Gustafson, 77, of Fruitport and formerly of Scottville, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. She was born on August 25, 1940 to William and Eleanor (Swiftney) Vincent in Grand Haven. Ruth graduated from Grand Haven High School and went on to have a career in secretarial work. Ruth worked for a number of businesses including, Fellowship Reformed…

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Road closure at Decker and Stephens.

October 12, 2017

Road closure at Decker and Stephens. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The intersection of Decker and Stephens roads will be closed beginning Friday, Oct. 13. The project was originally scheduled to in September but was delayed. Construction will include removal of the two existing 25-feet long by 21-feet wide and 20-feet long by 21-feet wide single-span steel I-beam bridges that were reconstructed in…

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Domestic violence, marijuana possession top police activity.

October 12, 2017

Domestic violence, marijuana possession top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017: – 9:26 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), domestic violence, 400 block of South Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. A warrant is being requested for a 45-year-old Cadillac man following a reported assault. – 7:20 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no…

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State representative October coffee hours. 

October 12, 2017

State representative October coffee hours.  LANSING — State Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) has announced his coffee hours during the month of October. The 101st State House District representative will be available at the following times and locations on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017: 8 to 9 a.m. at Scottville City Hall, 105 Main St. in Scottville; 10 to 11 a.m. in the Manistee…

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Republicans to meet Oct. 17.

October 12, 2017

Republicans to meet Oct. 17. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The next meeting of Mason County Republican Executive Committee is Tuesday October 17, 2017. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce located at 5300 US-10. Enter through the west entrance. A representative of the U.S. Coast Guard will be the guest speaker. Meetings are open to the…

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Recent death, posted Oct. 12, 2017. 

October 12, 2017

Recent deaths, posted Oct. 12, 2017.  #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Warren Lee Jaarda, 70, of Branch, died Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at Home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133 has sponsored this posting.  Full list of 2017 deaths. 

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