Ludington teens in serious condition following crash.

August 23, 2016
Ludington teens in serious condition following crash.

#MasonCountyNews #HamlinTownship By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Two Ludington teens are in serious condition today following a single vehicle crash that occurred on Jebavy Drive Monday night. The crash occurred when a 2005 Chevrolet Suburban, driven by Zachary Bussey, 19, was northbound on Jebavy Drive south of Fisher Road and left the west side of the road, went…

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Recent death, reported Aug. 23, 2016.

August 23, 2016

#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP from area funeral homes. Wilma C. Belland, 97, of Bradenton, FL and formerly of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016.  Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ludington. See full list of 2016 deaths here. 

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2 injured in Jebavy Dr. crash.

August 22, 2016
2 injured in Jebavy Dr. crash.

#MasonCountyNews #HamlinTownship HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Two people were injured following a single vehicle crash on Jebavy Drive between Decker and Fisher roads Monday night. The crash occurred about 9 p.m. when a northbound Chevrolet Suburban apparently crossed the centerline and then went into a ditch on the west side of the road, over a driveway and then landing in a…

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Hospital begins streamlined billing.

August 22, 2016
Hospital begins streamlined billing.

#MasonCountyHealthCare #SpectrumHealth LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital today announced that patients will begin receiving a single streamlined bill that bundles what had previously been multiple statements into one, making it easier for people to understand their bills. The new statements will start going out to patients next week. “Health care billing can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to…

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Bicyclist injured in Hamlin crash.

August 22, 2016
Bicyclist injured in Hamlin crash.

#MasonCountyNews #HamlinTownship HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 28-year-old Hamlin Township man was injured after he was struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Dewey and Sherman roads. According to Sgt. Adam Lamb of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, both the bicyclist and a Jeep Cherokee were east on Dewey Road as they neared the Sherman Road intersection. At the last…

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Vehicle shot by pellet gun in Grant Twp.

August 22, 2016
Vehicle shot by pellet gun in Grant Twp.

#MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyPoliceNews GRANT TOWNSHIP — A vehicle was damaged Friday, Aug. 19, at 12:30 a.m. at Quarterline and Sauble roads after it was struck by a pellet gun round as the vehicle was traveling down the road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other police activity over the weekend includes: Friday, Aug. 19, 2016: 11:22 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s…

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Motorcyclist, 26, remains hospitalized following crash; names released.

August 22, 2016
Motorcyclist, 26, remains hospitalized following crash; names released.

#MasonCountyNews #BranchTownship #MotorcycleCrash BRANCH TWP. — Lafayette Blain, the 26-year-old motorcyclist from Farwell, Michigan, who was seriously injured during a two-vehicle crash on US 10 in front of the Emerson Lake Inn Friday evening remains hospitalized, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The driver of the eastbound 2008 Chevy pickup truck, which attempted a left turn into a private…

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Shaken, Not Stirred: It’s all in your mind.

August 21, 2016
Shaken, Not Stirred: It’s all in your mind.

#ShakenNotStirred   Shaken, Not Stirred, a blog by Jim Bond. This is as close as I’ll get to a political column. Well, maybe… So when exactly was America great? This is a question which must be asked if the slogan ‘Make America Great Again’ is to be chanted. And what needs to be accomplished to do so? What measurements of…

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Motorcyclist injured in US 10 crash.

August 19, 2016
Motorcyclist injured in US 10 crash.

#MasonCountyNews #BranchTownship UPDATED: BRANCH TWP. — A motorcyclist was injured during a two vehicle crash on US 10 in front of the Emerson Lake Inn Friday about 5:50 p.m. The crash occurred when a Chevrolet pickup truck traveling east on US 10 attempted to turn left into the parking lot of the restaurant. The vehicle turned in front of a…

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Search for James Hepworth continues, wife and children prepared for the worst.

August 19, 2016
Search for James Hepworth continues, wife and children prepared for the worst.

#OceanaCountyNews #MasonCountyNews #MissingPerson By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief WEARE TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — It’s been 19 days since Weare Township resident James Hepworth left his job in Ludington, mid-shift, and drove about 60 miles away to a remote location near the Pine River in the Manistee National Forest and hasn’t been seen since, leaving behind his wife, Amanda, and their eight…

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Spore selected as Harvest Festival Parade Grand Marshal.

August 19, 2016
Spore selected as Harvest Festival Parade Grand Marshal.

#Scottville SCOTTVILLE — Jamie Spore has been selected as the grand marshal of the 2016 Scottville Harvest Festival parade, which will take place Saturday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. “I was very excited to see that our Harvest Festival committee selected Jamie to be the Scottville Harvest Festival grand marshel, she is a great choice,” said City Manager Amy Williams,…

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Shelby man flees crash scene.

August 19, 2016
Shelby man flees crash scene.

#MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyPoliceNews PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Shelby man allegedly ran from a crash scene on foot Thursday, Aug. 18, at 2:36 p.m. on southbound US 31 Freeway north of the Pere Marquette off-ramp, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The man, who was driving a 2008 Chevy Impala, attempted to cut the median and collided with a…

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Daughter will participate in Alzehimer’s walk to honor her mother.

August 19, 2016
Daughter will participate in Alzehimer’s walk to honor her mother.

#WalkToEndAlzheimers Mary Olson is on a mission to educate those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. She will be joining hundreds of other families at the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Ludington on September 17 to raise funds and awareness for the disease that her mother was diagnosed with six years ago at the age of 62.…

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WSCC offering auditions for ‘Godspell’

August 19, 2016
WSCC offering auditions for ‘Godspell’

#WestShoreCommunityCollege #MasonCountyArts VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Theater Department and Performing Arts Series announce auditions for “Godspell,” August 28, 29, 6 to 9 p.m., in the college’s Center Stage Theater. “Godspell” was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz and it took the world by storm. Led by the…

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CSC, burglary, assault top arraignments.

August 19, 2016
CSC, burglary, assault top arraignments.

#MasonCountyNews      #MasonCountyCourtNews By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINTON — The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Felonies Isaiah Samuel Pena, 17, 5784 W. Johnson Rd., Pere Marquette Township, was arrested August 16 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of third-degree criminal sexual conduct and habitual offender second offense. Preliminary hearing: September 7…

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Circuit Court sentencings include sex offender registration crimes, embezzlement.

August 19, 2016
Circuit Court sentencings include sex offender registration crimes, embezzlement.

#MasonCountyNews      #MasonCountyCourtNews By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in 51st Circuit Court: Joseph Lynn Yennior, Jr., 26, Mason County Jail, pleaded guilty on June 22 to failure to comply with the sex offender registry and was sentenced to 365 days in jail with credit for 68 days already served, must serve four…

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79th District Court sentencings, dismissals.

August 19, 2016
79th District Court sentencings, dismissals.

#MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyCourtNews By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in 79th District Court: -Leila Marie Pamame, 30, Muskegon County Jail, pleaded guilty on August 9 to third-degree retail fraud and was sentenced to 93 days in jail with credit for 70 days already served. -Ledarean Kwame Gilmore, 25, 847 Courtney St. NW, Grand Rapids, pleaded…

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South James Street Motor Show next Saturday.

August 19, 2016

#MasonCountyEvents #OccupyJamesStreet LUDINGTON — The South James Street Motor Show will be held on Saturday, August 27 from noon to 4 p.m. All years, makes and models of vehicles are welcome and entry is free. Each entry will receive a complimentary 8×10 photograph of their vehicle from Creative Studio. Best in show trophies and prizes will be awarded in each…

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Mason County Art Show in September.

August 19, 2016

#MasonCountyArts SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Family Events will host the Mason County Art Show from Sept. 12 through 13 with art being displayed at various Scottville businesses. The event is open to any Mason County resident of any age with any type of medium. The public will vote on the winning categories beginning Monday, Sept. 12 until 5 p.m., Friday,…

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Community Foundation to hold grant seeker workshop.

August 19, 2016

#CommunityFoundationForMasonCounty PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Community Foundation for Mason County will hold an informational grant seeker workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. at the Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce, 5300 W. U.S. 10. The workshop will share information about the Foundation’s funding priorities and grant reporting.The fall grant deadline is September 15 for letters of…

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West Shore Bank now has Frankfort branch.

August 19, 2016
West Shore Bank now has Frankfort branch.

#WestShoreBank FRANKFORT — West Shore Bank has completed its acquisition of West Michigan Bank and Trust, based in Frankfort. The process began in April of this year. “We look forward to welcoming West Michigan Bank & Trust customers and employees to the West Shore Bank family,” said Raymond A. Biggs, president & CEO of West Shore Bank. “This addition brings…

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