District Court sentencings and dismissals.

July 1, 2016
District Court sentencings and dismissals.

#MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced in 79th District Court: – Jeremy Allen Foreman, 22, 5891 S. Broadway St., Baldwin, pleaded guilty on June 21 to operating while impaired by liquor (OWI) and was sentenced to 45 days in jail with credit for 15 days already served; 93 days discretionary jail for two…

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1 injured at US10 and Jebavy.

July 1, 2016
1 injured at US10 and Jebavy.

#MasonCountyNews #PereMarquetteTownship By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — One person was injured following a two vehicle crash at the intersection of US 10 and Jebavy Drive Friday afternoon. The crash occurred about 12:10 p.m. when a Subaru, driven by a 62-year-old Ludington, was traveling east on US 10 and failed to stop for the traffic light, according to Sgt.…

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Deputies investigating Branch pole barn break-in.

July 1, 2016
Deputies investigating Branch pole barn break-in.

#MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews BRANCH TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in of a pole barn in the 1600 block of South Walhalla Road that was reported Thursday, June 30, at 8:05 p.m. Other police activity Thursday includes: – 2:24 p.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injuries, US 10 and Meyers, Amber Township. – 6:33 p.m., (MCSO), retail fraud,…

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Obituary: Mike Chimel, 32, Scottville.

June 30, 2016
Obituary: Mike Chimel, 32, Scottville.

Michael “Mike” Allen Chimel, 32 of Scottville, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016.   Mike was born on December 20, 1983 in Scottville, son of Pamela (Schramm) Chimel and the late Rick Chimel. Chris attended Mason County Central High School and graduated with the class of 2002. Mike worked at Amstar, painting bridges and Indian Summer of Ludington for…

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Branch man found guilty of sex crimes against teen girl.

June 30, 2016
Branch man found guilty of sex crimes against teen girl.

#MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyCourts By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 37-year-old Branch Township man was found guilty by a jury Wednesday on four criminal sexual conduct-related counts. The victim was a 15-year-old girl. Charles Clayton Rose, 479 S. Tyndall Rd., was arrested Nov. 1, 2015 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office and charged initially with first degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and…

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Woman allegedly smuggles drugs into jail, bites deputy.

June 30, 2016
Woman allegedly smuggles drugs into jail, bites deputy.

#MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews LUDINGTON — A 27-year-old Ludington woman who had been arrested on a probation violation charge reportedly attempted to smuggle pills into the Mason County Jail Wednesday, June 29, at 6:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “When discovered by deputies, the suspect shoved the pills into her mouth and started to struggle with the deputies,” Cole…

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Sheriff’s office responds to 6 crashes in 1 day.

June 29, 2016
Sheriff’s office responds to 6 crashes in 1 day.

#MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews MASON COUNTY — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to six crashes Tuesday, June 28. The following is MCSO activity Tuesday: 7:23 a.m., one-vehicle rollover crash, minor injuries, Meisenheimer Rd. east of Hogenson Rd., Riverton Township. A 42-year-old Walkerville woman was injured after the vehicle she was driving went off the road and rolled over. 8:52 a.m.,…

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Bill that would benefit deceased public safety personnel’s families held up in House committee.

June 29, 2016
Bill that would benefit deceased public safety personnel’s families held up in House committee.

#MichiganLegislature #MasonCountyPress  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Every day public safety employees in Mason County put their own lives at risk to protect the citizens and visitors of this community. They include over 50 law enforcement personnel from four law enforcement departments and over 100 firefighters and medical first responders from 11 fire departments. With the exception of personnel from Michigan…

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Minor injuries after US 10 crash.

June 29, 2016
Minor injuries after US 10 crash.

#MasonCountyNews #PereMarquetteTownship #MasonCountyPoliceNews CORRECTED INFORMATION: PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A three vehicle crash on US 10 resulted in minor injuries Wednesday morning. The crash occurred in the 5900 block of US 10 between Nelson and Jackson roads. A westbound Chevrolet Equinox, driven by a 22-year-old Ludington woman, made a left turn in front of an eastbound Chevrolet Trax driving by…

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Editorial: Let’s support those who help us celebrate Independence Day.

June 29, 2016
Editorial: Let’s support those who help us celebrate Independence Day.

#MasonCountyPress #LudingtonAreaJaycees #IndependenceDay Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  How many of you go to the parade and/or fireworks in Ludington on Independence Day? For my family and I, this is one of our favorite times of year to be in Ludington. There is just something special about the Fourth here. I may be biased but few towns have a better Independence…

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Post fireworks traffic routes announced.

June 28, 2016

#MasonCountyNews #FreedomFestival The following is the traffic route plan that will proceed the Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival fireworks, scheduled for Monday, July 4. – US 10 Traffic will be the main traffic routes from the City of Ludington east. There will also be eastbound and westbound traffic allowed. – Tinkham Avenue/Johnson Road will be monitored to a traffic control…

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Driver injured after swerving to miss deer.

June 28, 2016
Driver injured after swerving to miss deer.

#MasonCountyNews #HamlinTownship By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Ludington woman was injured after she attempted to swerve her vehicle to miss a deer Tuesday afternoon. The Chrysler Town and Country minivan was traveling west on Fisher Road, just east of Jebavy Drive about 3:50 p.m. The vehicle ended up in a ditch on the south side of…

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Dog dies following Free Soil crash.

June 28, 2016
Dog dies following Free Soil crash.

#MasonCountyNews #FreeSoil FREE SOIL — Three people were injured and a dog died following a single vehicle crash in the village Tuesday afternoon. The crash occurred when the Chevrolet Trail Blazer, driven by a 38-year-old Manistee woman was traveling west on Michigan Street. The vehicle entered the curves just to the east of the village limits about 2:40 p.m. and the…

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Clown Band annual Patriotic Concert is tonight in Scottville.

June 28, 2016
Clown Band annual Patriotic Concert is tonight in Scottville.

#MasonCountyArts #ScottvilleClownBand #MasonCountyPress By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band performs on its home stage, the Scottville Clown Band Shell, tonight for its annual Patriotic Concert. Most of the Americana themed songs are performed exclusively during this show, which begins at 7 p.m. The Scottville Optimist Club will be selling bratwursts, hotdogs, cotton candy, popcorn and beverages while the…

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Obituary: SLE Sanborn-Wanderer, 98, Ludington.

June 28, 2016

SLE S. Sanborn-Wanderer, 98 of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Oakview Medical Care Facility.  SLE was born on July 1, 1917 in Ludington, the daughter of Edward and Clara (Johnson) Baltzer, and graduated from Ludington High School.  On November 24, 1938, she married Robert Sanborn in Hastings and they celebrated 40 years together before he preceded…

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Ludington man arrested on 6-count probation violation warrant.

June 28, 2016
Ludington man arrested on 6-count probation violation warrant.

#MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews LUDINGTON — A 50-year-old Ludington man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on a six-count probation violation warrant Monday, June 27, at 7:23 a.m. in the 100 block of East Foster Street. Other police activity Monday includes: 10:05 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), fraud, Wesco, City of Ludington. 11:09 a.m., (LPD), disturbance, 700 block of Ludington Ave.,…

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July 4 fireworks display in need of funds.

June 28, 2016
July 4 fireworks display in need of funds.

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees is asking for help funding the annual Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival fireworks display, which costs $20,000. The group is in need of raising $15,000. “If every person who watched the fireworks show gave just $1, the Jaycees would have this year’s show paid off with the potential to start a fund for the…

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Library to host science camp.

June 28, 2016

LUDINGTON — Young scientists are invited to ‘Just Imagine’ Science Camp at the Mason County District Library, Ludington branch, 217 East Ludington Avenue. See schedule below. Space is limited for this program and registration is required. The camp is for children who will be entering grades three through six in the fall. Registration forms are available at library branches in Ludington…

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