Scottville fixes Broadway sewer line issue caused by water main contractor.

April 3, 2017

Scottville fixes Broadway sewer line issue caused by water main contractor.  SCOTTVILLE — A broken sewer main caused by last year’s water main construction on East Broadway has been repaired. However, the general contractor that was in charge of the initial work, B&L Excavating of Wayland, has declined to make the repairs. Instead, the city hired Hallack Contracting of Hart…

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No injuries following Jebavy/US-10 crash.

April 3, 2017

No injuries following Jebavy/US-10 crash.  #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Two vehicles were involved in a crash at the intersection of US 10 and Jebavy Drive Monday about 12:40 p.m. According to Mason County sheriff’s deputies on scene, the crash occurred when a Toyota Highlander, driven by a 46-year-old Ludington man, failed to stop for the…

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Crashes, warrant arrest keep police busy over weekend.

April 3, 2017

Crashes, warrant arrest keep police busy over weekend. #MasonCounty Police activity in Mason County over the weekend includes: Friday, March 31, 2017: – 11:15 a.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), domestic violence, case is under investigation, 4000 block of North US 31, Victory Township. – 3:30 p.m., (MSP), assist with vehicle fire, Custer and Hansen roads, Custer Township. – 8:35…

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Spartan Proud: Living a passion for theatre.

April 3, 2017

Spartan Proud: Living a passion for theatre. #SpartanProud #MCCSchools. Spartan Proud is sponsored by Mason County Central Schools. This series features alumni of Mason County Central telling their stories. Today I have the honor of telling the story of my fellow classmate Jeff Croff. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LANSING — Jeff Croff graduated from Mason County Central in 1988 certain…

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AFFEW plans Earth Day celebration.

April 3, 2017

AFFEW plans Earth Day celebration.  #EarthDay. LUDINGTON — A Few Friends for the Environment of the World (AFFEW) is planning an Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 22 at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St. The event schedule is as follows: Morning meditation, Qigong, indigenous pipe ceremony: 9 to 11 a.m. Workshops, 11 a.m. to 2…

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Bear sighting in Scottville.

March 31, 2017

Bear sighting in Scottville.  SCOTTVILLE — Nancy Lynn shared this picture she took of a bear on the northwest side of Scottville near the corner of Johnson Road and Reinberg Avenue Friday evening. An officer from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources was reported to be in the area attempting to scare the bear away. One of the residents in the area reported…

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Heroin possession arrest tops recent Mason County arraignments.

March 31, 2017

Heroin possession arrest tops recent Mason County arraignments.  #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Felonies -Renee Nicole Beer, 27, 2849 W. Johnson Road, Amber Township, was arrested on March 28 by the State, Sheriff’s, Chief’s Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) and the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on the charges of possession…

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District Court sentencings and dismissals

March 31, 2017

District Court sentencings and dismissals #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in 79th District Court: -Austin Martin Billings, 25, no address listed, pleaded guilty Mar. 1 to using a non-narcotic controlled substance and was sentenced to 69 days in jail with credit for 68 days served; one year discretionary jail for two years;…

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Historical society asking for millage to help cover capital improvements.

March 31, 2017

Historical society asking for millage to help cover capital improvements. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society would like the taxpayers of Mason County to help preserve the county’s history. The historical society has sent a request to the Mason County Board of Commissioners asking the commissioners to place a millage request on the August…

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Recent births, posted March 31, 2017.

March 31, 2017
Recent births, posted March 31, 2017.

Recent births, reported March 31, 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.  Tucker Andrew Schimke, the son of Synamon and Andrew Schimke of Free Soil, was born March 23, 2017. Random Corwin Marlow, the son of Mindi and Jeffery Marlow of Ludington,…

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Hospital encouraging patients, visitors to use Ludington Ave. entrance during Lawndale construction.

March 31, 2017

LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is advising patients and visitors of the hospital to use the Ludington Avenue entrance during construction of Lawndale Street beginning March 31. Construction is expected to be completed sometime in June. Traffic disruption is inevitable with such an extensive project, and Lawndale St. will be closed to through traffic. However, the city and its…

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West Shore Bank title sponsor for sand angel world record attempt.

March 30, 2017

West Shore Bank title sponsor for sand angel world record attempt. Event will be benefit for cancer patients set for June 10 at Stearns Park Beach. Open to all. LUDINGTON — Ludington’s Guinness World Record sand angel attempt this summer has a title sponsor and official name. The June 10 event at Stearns Park beach will be known as Be Someone’s Angel…

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Recent deaths, posted March 30, 2017.

March 30, 2017

#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Mikala Linn Raven, 30, of Ludington, died on Monday, March 27, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Kenneth Essler, 86, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Gary Wayne Wickery, 78, of Ludington, died on Monday, March…

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Rollover crash, assault top police activity.

March 30, 2017

Rollover crash, assault top police activity. #MasonCounty #PoliceNews The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, March 28, 2017: – 7:30 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 46-year-old Ludington man was arrested on a warrant, Pere Marquette Township. – 11:30 p.m., (MCSO), a 27-year-old woman was arrested on a warrant, Amber Township. Wednesday, March 29, 2017: – 2:14…

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5 vehicles involved in Chauvez Road crash.

March 29, 2017

5 vehicles involved in Chauvez Road crash.  #Riverton #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway and Dan Vargas of MCP.  RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Five vehicles were involved in a crash on Chauvez Road Tuesday afternoon. The crash occurred about 5 p.m. when an eastbound pickup truck was attempting to make a left turn into the Indian Summer processing plant parking lot and was…

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Body found may be missing man James Hepworth.

March 29, 2017

Body found may be missing man James Hepworth. #MasonCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. CADILLAC — Human remains found Tuesday, March 28, in a heavily-wooded area may likely be the remains of James Hepworth, 37, of the Pentwater area who has been missing for approximately eight months. The badly-decomposed body was found at about 1 p.m. by a cadaver dog approximately…

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FiveCAP receives $1.2 million in federal funding.

March 28, 2017

FiveCAP receives $1.2 million in federal funding.  SCOTTVILLE — FiveCAP, Inc. was recently awarded $1.2 million from the Department of Health and Human Services, according to a press release from U.S. senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow. The funding will be used to support expanded Early Head Start programs for children through the Scottville-based agency’s Early Head Start Child Care…

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Domestic violence cases spike over the weekend.

March 27, 2017

Domestic violence cases spike over the weekend. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office handled three domestic violence cases over the weekend, and the Ludington Police Department investigated two domestic violence incidents. The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, March 24, 2017: – 7:54 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, US 31 freeway…

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Special Olympics teams take the gold at state tourney.

March 26, 2017

Special Olympics teams take the gold at state tourney.  #Area24SpecialOlympics. GRAND RAPIDS — While the Ludington Orioles boys basketball team was representing Mason County this weekend in the state finals in East Lansing, two other basketball teams represented the area at a state tournament and took home gold metals Saturday. The Area 24 Special Olympics teams, A24 Green and A24 Black,…

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The Orioles have made all of Mason County proud.

March 26, 2017

The Orioles have made all of Mason County proud.  #GoOs #StateChampionship By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  EAST LANSING — The story of the 2016-2017 Ludington Orioles boys varsity basketball team isn’t so much about a basketball game as it about citizenship, sportsmanship, and unity. While the Orioles lost to the New Haven Rockets Saturday 45-36 in the Michigan High School Athletic…

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Domestic violence, PPO violation arrests among police activity.

March 25, 2017

Domestic violence, PPO violation arrests among police activity. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is recent police activity: Tuesday, March 21, 2017: – 8:45 a.m., (Michigan State Police), hit-and-run crash, Hansen and Dennis roads, Amber Township. – 2:46 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 24-year-old Ludington man was arrested for domestic violence, 400 block of Fourth Street, City of Ludington. Thursday, March 23,…

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