West Shore Bank donates new MCC scoreboard 

October 7, 2016
West Shore Bank donates new MCC scoreboard 

West Shore Bank donates new MCC scoreboard. SCOTTVILLE– West Shore Bank presented a check for $12,000 to Mason County Central Schools Friday night for the purchase of a new scoreboard at MCC Community Field. The presentation was made before the varsity football game against Oak Ridge.  The total cost of the scoreboard was about $15,000. The previous scoreboard was purchased…

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Sheriff’s office looking for suspect

October 7, 2016

Sheriff’s office looking for suspect in recent break-ins. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Shanin Nicholas Waite, 24, the suspect in three recent breaking and entering crimes in Mason County. Waite is wanted for questioning in connection to breaking and enterings that took place at King Funeral Home and Lower Hamlin…

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Recent births, reported Oct. 7, 2016.

October 7, 2016
Recent births, reported Oct. 7, 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.  Jensen Nathaniel Jolly, the son of Angela and Nathaniel Jolly of Ludington, was born October 1, 2016. Linus Hills Grochowski, the son of Natalie and Joseph Grochowski of Scottville, was born October 2, 2016. Mark Anthony Lee…

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Copper wire stolen.

October 7, 2016
Copper wire stolen.

#MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews Copper wire stolen. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office reported a theft of approximately 150 feet of copper wire from Wolverine Power at Decker and Tyndall roads, Thursday, Oct. 6, at 1:45 p.m. Other police activity Thursday includes: 1:19 a.m., (MCSO), a 37-year-old Muskegon Heights man was arrested for probation violation following a 911 call reporting…

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Police dog rescues autistic boy lost in the woods.

October 7, 2016
Police dog rescues autistic boy lost in the woods.

#MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews Police dog rescues autistic boy lost in the woods. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Cash, Mason County Sheriff’s Office K-9, rescued a 4-year-old autistic boy who was lost in the woods Thursday afternoon, Oct. 6. Police were dispatched at 3:58 p.m. to a report of a missing 4-year-old boy in the 4000 block of North Forest Lane, said Mason County…

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79th District Court sentencings.

October 7, 2016
79th District Court sentencings.

#MasonCountyNews #CourtNews 79th District Court sentencings. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in 79th District Court: -Lauren Charlene Spinner, 25, 2516 N. US 31, Sherman Township, pleaded guilty on September 28 to second-degree retail fraud and was sentenced to 120 days in jail with credit for 120 days already served, one year discretionary jail…

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Domestic violence, retail fraud among arraignments.

October 7, 2016
Domestic violence, retail fraud among arraignments.

#MasonCountyNews #CourtNews Domestic violence, retail fraud among arraignments. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Misdemeanors -Brent Arthur Miklos; 18; 128 Shadow Creek Ln.; Aledo, Texas; October 2; Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO); third-degree retail fraud. Pretrial: October 24 at 10:45 a.m. Bail: $5,000/10 percent. -Rachael Annette Myers; 24; 2876 Lena…

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Sheriff’s office searching for missing 13-year-old.

October 6, 2016

Sheriff’s office searching for missing 13-year-old. #MasonCountyNews UPDATED: missing teen has been located. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a 13-year-old boy who who ran away from his home located on Bockstanz Road in the Tallman Lake area. James Loggins is described as 5-foot, 2-inches tall, 210 pounds, with short black hair and brown eyes. He…

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Murder trial turns focus to so-called confession letter.

October 6, 2016

Murder trial turns focus to so-called confession letter.  #BabyKate LUDINGTON — Testimony in the 51st Circuit Court murder trial against Sean Michael Phillips continues today, Thursday, Oct. 6, with the prosecution turning its focus to a note and a letter allegedly written by Phillips after his incarceration. Phillips is on trial for the murder of his 4-month-old daughter, Katherine “Baby…

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4-H week: A journey to becoming a 4-H ambassador.

October 6, 2016

4-H week: A journey to becoming a 4-H ambassador.  #MasonCountyYouth #MasonCountyAgriculture #4-H By D’Ann Rohrer, Michigan State University Extension of Mason County.  What does it take to be a 4-H Teen Leader?  How do young people become leaders in their community?  What role does family play in nurturing a young 4-H leader? Follow this story of one Michigan youth’s experience with…

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Lambs will lead United Way fundraising campaign.

October 6, 2016

Lambs will lead United Way fundraising campaign.  #MasonCounyPeople   LUDINGTON — Adam and Christine Lamb have been chosen to serve as this year’s United Way of Mason County fundraising campaign chairs. “We are very honored to have the Lambs serve in this capacity,” said Lynne Russell, United Way executive director. “Their leadership skills, combined with their energy and enthusiasm, will…

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Branch man charged with sex crimes against minor.

October 6, 2016
Branch man charged with sex crimes against minor.

Branch man charged with sex crimes against minor.  #MasonCountyCrime By Alan Neushwander, contributing writer. LUDINGTON —  Jordan Daniel Bates, 20, 1946 S. Shepperd Rd., Branch, was arrested May 1 by the Ludington Police Department on three counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct (victim under 13) and three counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct (victim under 13).   Bail…

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Car/deer crashes plague motorists.

October 6, 2016

#MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews Car/deer crashes plague motorists. The following is police activity Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016: 12:35 a.m., (Mason Count Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, Chauvez and Stiles roads, Riverton Township. 3:34 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, US 31 and Free Soil Road, Grant Township. 7:30 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, Victory and Peterson roads, Victory Township. 1:54…

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MSU Bebop Spartans return to WSCC.

October 6, 2016

MSU Bebop Spartans return to WSCC.  #MasonCountyArts VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series will feature the Michigan State University’s Bebop Spartans, along with special guest, world-renowned guitarist, Russell Malone on Sat., Oct. 15, at 7:30 p.m., in the Center Stage Theater. The next generation of great American jazz musicians is represented in this spectacular ensemble…

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Tea Party meeting to feature Rep. Franz.

October 6, 2016

Tea Party meeting to feature Rep. Franz.  #MasonCountyPolitics AMBER TOWNSHIP — State Representative Ray Franz (R-Onekama) will be the speaker at this month’s Ludington Area Tea Party meeting, to be held on Thursday, Oct. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Gospel Light Baptist Church, 105 N. Dennis Road. Franz, who represents Michigan’s 101st House district (Mason, Manistee, Benzie, and Leelanau counties),…

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The Land: The challenges of chestnuts, Conrad Farms.

October 5, 2016

  The Land: The challenges of chestnuts, Conrad Farms. #TheLand #MasonCountyAgriculture By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Just a few miles southwest of Scotville, along the banks of the Pere Marquette River, on the road named after the family, is Conrad Farms. The farm’s origins date back to the mid-1880s, making it one of the oldest, continuously operated farms…

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Judge denies AG request to dismiss himself from Baby Kate case.

October 5, 2016

Judge denies AG request to dismiss himself from Baby Kate case. #BabyKate By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Judge Peter Wadel denied the Michigan Attorney General’s request for him to dismiss himself from the 51st Circuit Court murder case against Sean Michael Phillips. On Wednesday afternoon, Michigan First Attorney General William Rollstin, the state’s second highest ranking attorney, appeared in…

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Former judge’s comments prompt AG to request Wadel be dismissed from Baby Kate case.

October 5, 2016

Former judge’s comments prompt AG to request Wadel be dismissed from Baby Kate case.  #BabyKate By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Michigan Attorney General’s office, which is prosecuting the murder case against Sean Michael Phillips in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court, has asked that Judge Peter Wadel step down from the case. On Wednesday afternoon, Michigan First Attorney General…

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WSCC professor authors book.

October 5, 2016

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College announces the publication of a new book, “The Driftwood Shrine,” by Professor of Humanities John Wolff. To celebrate the publication, Wolff will read from his book at 2:30 p.m. Wed., October 12, in the college’s Administrative and Conference Building Café. “The Driftwood Shrine: Discovering Zen in American Poetry” is published by Sumeru Press,…

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Domestic violence arrest, crashes top police activity.

October 5, 2016

#MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyPoliceNews Domestic violence arrest, crashes top police activity. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 45-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for domestic violence by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Tuesday, Oct. 4, at 2 p.m. in the 5000 block of Barton Road. Other recent police activity includes: Monday, Oct. 3, 2016: 7:20 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer…

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Drinking, speeding factors in car/deer rollover crash.

October 5, 2016
Drinking, speeding factors in car/deer rollover crash.

#OceanaCountyNews #Pentwater Drinking, speeding factors in car/deer rollover crash. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — A 34-year-old Mears woman was cited for operating while intoxicated after the 2005 Pontiac sedan she was driving struck a deer, causing the car to rollover on West Longbridge Road near Wayne Road Tuesday, Oct. 4, at dusk. According to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report, the…

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