Driver in morning Riverton crash identified.

November 6, 2016

Driver in morning Riverton crash identified.  #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Matthew Jon Broersma, 39, of Custer, is currently in serious condition at Hackley Hospital in Muskegon, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Broersma was involved in a single vehicle crash on Chauvez Road between Hoganson and Schwass roads Sunday morning. Initially, it was reported that…

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Custer man injured following morning crash.

November 6, 2016

Custer man injured following morning crash.  #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 37-year-old Custer man was seriously injured following a single vehicle crash Sunday on Chauvez Road. The man was traveling east in a Ford Escort station wagon, according to Mason County sheriff deputies on scene. The vehicle left the roadway as it entered the curves just before…

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Shaken, Not Stirred: Election.

November 6, 2016

Shaken, Not Stirred: Election. #ShakenNotStirred. A blog by Jim Bond. Sponsored by Pro-Master Carpet Cleaning, 231-757-9061, promastercarpetcleaning.com. Pretty soon, it’ll be over. Well actually, it won’t. Regardless of what the election results are Tuesday night, we will usher ourselves into yet another expansion of “politics of personal destruction”. My greater concern, again, regardless of the outcome, has to do with…

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3 running for Ludington mayor: Castonia, Holman, Stibitz-Rozell.

November 4, 2016

3 running for Ludington mayor: Castonia, Holman, Stibitz-Rozell. #MasonCountyElection Ludington city council and mayoral election stories are brought to you by Ludington Yacht Sales, www.ludingtonyachtsales.com, 888- 231-1698. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Three people are running for the seat of mayor, left vacant by Ryan Cox who resigned last spring due to a change of residency. The winner will…

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Student writes in support of VanderWall.

November 4, 2016
Student writes in support of VanderWall.

Student writes in support of VanderWall.  Dear Editor, My name is Trey Posma. I am 16-years-old and am a junior at Mason County Central High School. I am writing this letter to you to show my support for Curt Vanderwall as state representative. Even though I am not old enough to vote, I want the community to know what I…

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Recent births, reported November 4, 2016.

November 4, 2016

Recent births, reported November 4, 2016.  #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.  Alivia Rose Southern, the daughter of Crystal and Dustin Southern of Ludington, was born October 30, 2016. Zachies Zachriah Graham-Beal, the son of Gabrielle Graham and Christopher Beal of Baldwin, was…

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Church hosting Blessing of the Hunt.

November 4, 2016

Church hosting Blessing of the Hunt.  CUSTER TOWNSHP — The Sugar Ridge Church of the Brethren, 2012 E. Wilson Road, will hold its annual Blessing of the Hunt event on Saturday November 12, 2016 starting at 6:30 p.m. at the church, which is located 2 ½ miles south of US 10 and ½ mile west of Custer Road on Wilson…

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Recent death, reported Nov. 4, 2016.

November 4, 2016

#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: LouAnn Moorman, 74, of Mears, passed away November 3, 2016. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. See full list of 2016 deaths here. 

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Walkerville man arrested for ‘huffing’ in Walmart.

November 4, 2016

Walkerville man arrested for ‘huffing’ in Walmart. #MasonCountyNews   #PoliceNews PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 21-year-old Walkerville man was arrested by Mason County sheriff deputies for retail fraud and inhalation of a chemical agent after allegedly removing a can of Dust Off from the shelf and “huffing” it in Walmart Thursday, Nov. 3, at 7:35 p.m., according to Mason County…

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Reader supports Scripps.

November 4, 2016

Reader supports Scripps. Dear Editor, I am writing in support of Dan Scripps for our State Representative, I wrote a rather scathing letter to Dan Scripps when he was serving as our Representative (2009-2010). Imagine my surprise when I received a personal phone call from Dan to talk with me about my concerns. This is the kind of personal attention…

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MCC Middle School parent/teacher conferences scheduled.

November 3, 2016

MCC Middle School parent/teacher conferences scheduled.  #MCC SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Middle School parent/teacher conferences will be held Tuesday, November 8 for students with last names starting with A-L, and Thursday, November 10 for students with last names starting with M-Z.  Conferences are from 4 to 7 p.m.  If there is a conflict, parents can attend either date.

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Buskirk, Henderson running for Ludington at-large seat.

November 3, 2016

Buskirk, Henderson running for Ludington at-large seat.  #MasonCountyElection Ludington city council and mayoral election stories are brought to you by Ludington Yacht Sales, www.ludingtonyachtsales.com, 888- 231-1698. There are three seats being challenged on Nov. 8: Mayor, councilor-at-large, and the Third Ward. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON —  David Buskirk and Brandy Henderson are running for the councilor-at-large seat, which represents…

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Disorderly arrest, car/deer crashes top police activity.

November 3, 2016

Disorderly arrest, car/deer crashes top police activity. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 34-year-old Fountain man was arrested for disorderly person by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 2:50 a.m. in the 5700 block of West US 10, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other police activity Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016: 2:05 a.m.,…

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79th District Court sentencings.

November 3, 2016

79th District Court sentencings. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in 79th District Court: – Shawn Ray Burbank, 42, of 1850 W. 36th St., Apt. C, Baldwin, pleaded “no contest” Oct. 25 to assault and battery. He was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days already served; 93…

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79th District Court arraignments.

November 3, 2016

79th District Court arraignments. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Misdemeanors – Harley Boone Sheldon, 22, of 4689 N. Sherman Rd., Hamlin Township; Oct. 28; Ludington Police Department (LPD); possession of marijuana. Pretrial: November 14 at 10:45 a.m. Bail: $2,500 personal. – Shawn Donald Pitre, 32, of 1552…

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Obituary: Donald Schulz, 88, Scottville.

November 2, 2016

#MasonCountyDeaths. Donald R. Schulz, 88, former resident of Scottville, passed away peacefully, November 2, 2016, at the Samaritas Senior Living in Grand Rapids.  Donald was born on March 31, 1928 in Detroit, the son of E. Carl and Helena W. Schulz, and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1946.  On May 29, 1948 he married Mary L.…

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Police investigate check fraud.

November 2, 2016

Police investigate check fraud. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews LUDINGTON — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police was dispatched to the 300 block of East Foster Street for a check fraud complaint Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 3 p.m. The following is other recent MSP activity: Monday, Oct. 31, 2016: 10:45 a.m., one-car crash, no injuries, US 31 and US 10, Amber…

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Community Foundation accepting scholarship applications.

November 2, 2016

Community Foundation accepting scholarship applications.  #MasonCountyEducation. LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County’s Foundation Scholarship Program is now accepting applications for 2017. The Community Foundation for Mason County awards over $50,000 in scholarships to both graduating high school seniors and current college students in new and renewed scholarships each year. The online application deadline is March 1, 2017. Applications are submitted electronically…

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‘Godspell’ opens Nov. 4 at WSCC.

November 2, 2016
‘Godspell’ opens Nov. 4 at WSCC.

‘Godspell’ opens Nov. 4 at WSCC.  #MasonCountyArts VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The 40th anniversary production of Stephen Schwartz’s rock musical “Godspell” will open to local audiences on November 4, in West Shore Community College’s Center Stage Theater. “Godspell” is the story of Jesus and the formation of a community, told through a series of lessons and parables, and by a retelling of…

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Meth conviction leads to jail.

November 1, 2016
Meth conviction leads to jail.

Meth conviction leads to jail. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 27-year-old Manistee woman was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 1, to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term with credit for 249 days served for a conviction of methamphetamine possession. Kaylee Suzanne Davis is slated to be sentenced on a…

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Meth crimes lead to prison, boot camp possible.

November 1, 2016
Meth crimes lead to prison, boot camp possible.

Meth crimes lead to prison, boot camp possible. #MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 27-year-old Ludington man was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 1, to a minimum of three years in prison for two methamphetamine convictions, with a possibility of serving his time in the Special Alternative Incarceration (SAI) program or “boot camp.” James Anthony…

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