Idlewild man arrested on 3 warrants, DWLS charge.

August 10, 2016
Idlewild man arrested on 3 warrants, DWLS charge.

#MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyPoliceNews BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 42-year-old Idlewild man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on three outstanding warrants and for driving while license suspended (DWLS) following a traffic stop Tuesday, Aug. 9, at 5:37 p.m. on US 10, west of Benson Road. The warrants are for contempt of court – failure to appear for operating under the…

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Miniature carnival unveiled at fair.

August 10, 2016
Miniature carnival unveiled at fair.

#WesternMichiganFair By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Ray Genter grew up across the street from the Mason County Fairgrounds. His family raised geese and ducks and the fair played an important part of influencing the type of person he was to become. When he was just a boy, he tried to buy a carnival ride that was left…

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Ludington resident elected national director for Catholic Daughters of America.

August 10, 2016
Ludington resident elected national director for Catholic Daughters of America.

#MasonCountyNews Marialice Sagan was recently elected national director for the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, one of the oldest and largest organizations of Catholic women in the Americas(www.catholicdaughters.org).  She was elected at the organization’s 56th Biennial National Convention in Pittsburgh, attended by 919 members, voting delegates and clergy from across the country. As a national director, Sagan is part of…

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Man sentenced for failing to comply with sex offender act.

August 9, 2016
Man sentenced for failing to comply with sex offender act.

#MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 26-year-old man was sentenced to jail in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 9, for a conviction of failure to comply with sex offender reporting duties. Joseph Lynn Yennior, Jr. was arrested, June 4, by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office after police received an anonymous tip that he was not living at…

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Crashes, thefts top police activity.

August 9, 2016
Crashes, thefts top police activity.

#MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyPoliceNews The following is police activity Monday, Aug. 8, 2016: 6:31 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), drugs, 700 block of Maritime Drive, City of Ludington. 10:37 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), assist Free Soil Fire Department with a vehicle fire, 2500 block of East Michigan Avenue, Village of Free Soil. 12:19 p.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injuries, M 116 near…

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Fair beef winners.

August 9, 2016
Fair beef winners.

#WesternMichiganFair The following are the winners in the 2016 Western Michigan Fair beef competitions:  

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Hesperia man sentenced to prison for break-in.

August 9, 2016
Hesperia man sentenced to prison for break-in.

#MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 19-year-old Hesperia man currently incarcerated in prison was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 9, to a concurrent prison term of 20 months to 15 years in prison for a conviction of breaking and entering. Steven Geno Rice III, of 4820 E. Loop Rd., was also designated as a second-offense…

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Fair sheep winners.

August 9, 2016
Fair sheep winners.

#WesternMichiganFair The following were the winners of the 2016 Western Michigan Fair sheep competitions.

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Fair rabbit winners.

August 9, 2016
Fair rabbit winners.

#WesternMichiganFair The following are the winners of the 2016 Western Michigan Fair rabbit competitions:  

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Homeless man sentenced for failing to register as sex offender.

August 9, 2016
Homeless man sentenced for failing to register as sex offender.

#MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A local homeless man was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 9, to serve nine months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for a felony of failure to register as a sex offender. Douglas Andrew Wilson, 54, pleaded guilty to the charge last June. Wilson addressed the court, stating…

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Judge calls actions of Hart woman ‘reprehensible’ in embezzlement case.

August 9, 2016
Judge calls actions of Hart woman ‘reprehensible’ in embezzlement case.

#MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — Judge Susan K. Sniegowski told a 41-year-old Hart woman convicted of embezzling $12,000 from her employer that her actions were “reprehensible” during sentencing in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 9. Traci Liane Ross, 41, of 415 S. Dryden St., pleaded guilty last June to embezzlement $1,000-$20,000. She stole money from Smalley Construction…

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Branch Twp. man sentenced for phone interference.

August 9, 2016
Branch Twp. man sentenced for phone interference.

#MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Branch Township man was sentenced to serve four months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 9, for a felony of interfering with an electronic communications device, or phone. Judge Susan K. Sniegowski also ordered that Roger Dean Newton serve two years probation.…

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Recent births, reported Aug. 9, 2016.

August 9, 2016
Recent births, reported Aug. 9, 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.  Daniel Cerrantes_Avila, the son of Maria Cerrantes-Avila and Salvador Cerrantes of Hart, was born Aug. 3, 2016. Leanna Grace Cormany, the daughter of Chelsy Sherwood and Dale Cormany of Scottville, was born Aug. 3, 2016. Grayson Morley…

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Fair dog showmanship winners.

August 9, 2016
Fair dog showmanship winners.

#WesternMichiganFair Winners of the Western Michigan Fair dog junior showmanship are, from left:  Kendra Gilchrist second; Julia Gilchrist fourth; Anna Mortensen, first; Morgan Allen, third.

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Financial assistance for health premiums available.

August 9, 2016

If the premiums you pay to cover yourself and your family under your employer’s health insurance are more than 9.5% of your family income, you may qualify for special financial assistance from the Tencon Health Plan.   The Tencon Health Plan is a non-profit corporation funded by area hospitals and county government. It is dedicated to helping uninsured people get…

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WSCC offering full degree programs online.

August 9, 2016
WSCC offering full degree programs online.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College now offers complete degree programs online through WSCC Online, a program that allows students to study from home, the office, or anywhere there’s an internet connection. The college offers several degrees and certificates fully online, including an associate of arts (AA) as well as the associate of applied sciences (AAAS) in early childhood…

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August 8, 2016

#Western Michigan Fair The 78th annual Western Michigan Fair officially opens Tuesday at 3 p.m. Judging for 4-H events already began Monday. Here are some photos from the sheep and dog agility competitions. Below, we re-posted the schedule. Tuesday, Aug. 9: Fair entrance: $1 . All rides: $1 8 a.m.: Swine show 8:30 a.m.: Craft judging (buildings not open until judging…

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Missing man’s vehicle found in Wexford County.

August 8, 2016
Missing man’s vehicle found in Wexford County.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyPoliceNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 37-year-old father of eight children remains missing after one week, although authorities have found his vehicle in rural Wexford County. The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office continues its search for James Randolph Hepworth of the Pentwater area. “Mr. Hepworth’s vehicle has been located in a rural area of Wexford County,” said Lt.…

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5 guns recovered during arrest at Hamlin Twp. residence.

August 8, 2016
5 guns recovered during arrest at Hamlin Twp. residence.

#MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyPoliceNews HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Mason County Sheriff’s deputies recovered five long guns, and a 40-year-old Ludington man was arrested for felon in possession of a firearm following an investigation Friday, Aug. 5, in the 2900 block of Lena Drive, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Deputies responded to a reported disturbance at 6:03 p.m., and a firearm had…

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Obituary: Clarice Gordon, 90, Ludington.

August 8, 2016
Obituary: Clarice Gordon, 90, Ludington.

#MasonCountyDeaths Clarice Ann Gordon, 90, of Ludington passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016 at Tendercare of Ludington following a brief illness.  Clarice was born on February 12, 1926 in Midland, the daughter of Frederick and Beatrice Kortge.  She grew up in the household alongside her four brothers — Eulan, Corliss, Dean, and Cleon — all who have preceded her in death.  On November…

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Western Michigan Fair is this week.

August 8, 2016
Western Michigan Fair is this week.

#WesternMichiganFair #MasonCountyAgriculture PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 78th annual Western Michigan Fair opens Tuesday and will continue through Saturday. For many of the 4-H clubs, however, the fair begins today. Here is a schedule of events: Monday, Aug. 8: 8 a.m.: Rabbit show 9 a.m.: Beef show 1 p.m.: Equestrian games 4 p.m.: Sheep show Tuesday, Aug. 9: Fair entrance:…

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