Rasmussen Road closed for construction.

May 11, 2016

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Road Commission has announced that Rasmussen Road is closed to through traffic from east of Jebavy Drive (500 feet west of River Meadow Homesite Community) easterly to 1,200 feet east of Meyers Road due to construction. Local traffic and emergency vehicles access will be maintained.  The project includes hot mix asphalt base crushing,…

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Recent death, reported May 11, 2016.

May 11, 2016

Ruth Margaret Selby, 95, of Ludington passed away on May 9, 2016 at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Ludington. See full list of 2016 deaths here. 

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Suspect arrested for possessing gun while intoxicated.

May 11, 2016
Suspect arrested for possessing gun while intoxicated.

Local law enforcement activity Tuesday, May 10, includes: – 3:44 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), domestic assault, 1000 block of Pineway, City of Ludington. – 10 a.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), larceny of a U-Haul trailer, 1000 block of W. US 10, Amber Township. – 7:38 p.m., (MSP), a 56-year-old Ludington man was arrested for possession of a firearm while…

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Ludington man faces prison, admits to sexually assaulting children.

May 10, 2016
Ludington man faces prison, admits to sexually assaulting children.

By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 59-year-old Ludington man faces concurrent terms of seven to 15 years and seven to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday, May 10, in 51st Circuit Court to one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and one count of third-degree CSC. Arturo Ruiz Lopez, of 605 S. Washington Ave., appeared in…

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Ludington man faces prison for meth lab operation.

May 10, 2016
Ludington man faces prison for meth lab operation.

By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 26-year-old Ludington man faces serving a three to  20 year prison term after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 10, to felonies of operating/maintaining a laboratory involving methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine. In exchange for Jarred Mitchel Walkley’s pleas, one count of operating/maintaining a lab with hazardous waste and one count…

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Branch Township man faces jail for phone interference.

May 10, 2016
Branch Township man faces jail for phone interference.

By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Branch Township man pleaded “no contest” in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 10, to a felony of interfering with an electronic communications device, or phone. In exchange for Roger Dean Newton’s plea, he faces serving up to four months up front of a one-year discretionary jail sentence. Newton also pleaded guilty to…

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Casting call for Jaycees Shakespeare festival.

May 10, 2016

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees will be holding an open casting call for its newest fundraising event, the Stratford on the Avenue Theatre Festival, on Saturday, May 21 from 3-6 p.m. and Sunday, May 22 from 2:30-6 p.m. at the Mason County District Library, Ludington branch, 217 E. Ludington Avenue. The plays that have been chosen for the festival are…

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WSCC summer and fall registration now open.

May 10, 2016

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Registration for West Shore Community College’s summer and fall semesters is underway for first-time, returning, and guest students and will continue to the first week of each term’s classes. The summer semester runs from June 6 through July 29. The fall semester begins August 29 and ends December 16. Students who register early for classes have the best…

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Break-in at Hamlin Grocery among police activity.

May 10, 2016
Break-in at Hamlin Grocery among police activity.

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Mason County Sheriff’s deputies were called to investigate a breaking and entering of Hamlin Grocery Monday, May 9, at 2:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The store, located in the 3900 block of N. Jebavy Dr., has been closed since April 18 due to back taxes being owed. The store’s owner, Vaughn Flewelling, was…

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Recent births, reported May 10, 2016.

May 10, 2016
Recent births, reported May 10, 2016.

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.  Vincent Michael Varenhorst, the son of Melanie and Matthew Varenhorst of Ludington, was born April 28, 2016. Grandparents are Michael and Renee Varenhorst and Terri Settler. Colton Larry Argue, the son of Michelle Radtke and Justin Argue of…

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Civil War re-enactors at church services.

May 10, 2016

FREE SOIL — The Michigan Second Cavalry Civil War re-enactors will be holding a service on Sunday, May 29 at 10 a.m. at St. John Cantius Church, 2845 E Michigan St. The group will also be at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, 5734 W 10 1/2 Mile Rd., Irons at 8 a.m. The group will present the U.S. flag and will perform patriotic…

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Man allegedly attempts to run over girlfriend with vehicle.

May 9, 2016
Man allegedly attempts to run over girlfriend with vehicle.

BRANCH TOWNSHIP — Warrants are being sought for a 35-year-old Mason County man who allegedly attempted to run his girlfriend over with his vehicle Friday, May 6, on East Chickasaw Trail, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The suspect fled the scene prior to arrival of Mason County Sheriff’s deputies. Deputies were dispatched at 8:41 p.m. ​following a 911…

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Life in Circles: Unexpected mothers.

May 7, 2016
Life in Circles: Unexpected mothers.

Life In Circles by Stephanie Wagner. Sponsored by Pro-Master Carpet Cleaning, 231-757-9061, promastercarpetcleaning.com. It starts early in April. Ads featuring smiling women, bent down on one knee, smiling at the wispy haired toddler, holding out a crayoned card. Nurseries offer discounted flats of cheerful zinnias and hanging geraniums. Churches dust off their pews to make way for the sulky teens…

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Cops & Doughnuts buying McDonald’s Bakery.

May 7, 2016
Cops & Doughnuts buying McDonald’s Bakery.

LUDINGTON — The famous Clare, Michigan doughnut shop, Cops & Doughnuts, announced today that it is purchasing McDonald’s Bakery, located at 103 E. Dowland St. The “McDonald’s Precinct” will open on May 15. The business has also purchased Sutherland’s Bakery in Bay City. “Just like Clare, our nine cop-owners are on a mission to save historic bakeries around Michigan and…

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Ludington woman injured in Amber Twp. crash.

May 7, 2016

AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 60-year-old Ludington woman was injured following a single vehicle crash on Hansen Road between Victory Corners and Dennis roads Saturday morning just after midnight. The woman was driving east on Hansen Road when she apparently lost control of her SUV. The vehicle rolled over multiple times, went over a guardrail and then down an embankment on the…

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Obituary: Susan Kaiser, 63, Scottville.

May 6, 2016

Susan Lynn Kaiser, 63, of Scottville peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2016 at home with her family. Susan was born on May 5, 1952 in Chicago.  She was the daughter of the late George Robert Carson and Shirley Randall (Fox) Carson. Susan attended Trinity Lutheran School in Tinley Park, IL and Bremen High School in Midlothian, IL.  She…

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79th District Court arraignments include criminal sexual conduct.

May 6, 2016
79th District Court arraignments include criminal sexual conduct.

The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies Scott Samuel-Ray MacArthur, 21, no address listed, was arrested April 28 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for felonies of third degree criminal sexual conduct, accosting a child…

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Drugs, domestic violence among police activity.

May 6, 2016
Drugs, domestic violence among police activity.

The following is local law enforcement activity Thursday, May 5, 2016: – 8:48 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), controlled substance, 1000 block of Pineway St., City of Ludington. – 5:25 p.m., (LPD), domestic assault, 700 block of W. Ludington Ave., City of Ludington. – 10 p.m., (LPD), shots fired, 700 block of N. Delia St., City of Ludington. The police news…

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79th District Court sentencings.

May 6, 2016
79th District Court sentencings.

The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: Taylyn Louise Leonard, 30, 105 E. Foster St., Ludington, pleaded guilty on May 2 to disorderly person – disturbing the peace and sentenced to…

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White Pine Village opens for season.

May 5, 2016
White Pine Village opens for season.

  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Historic White Pine Village​, located on the Buttersville Peninsula, is now open for the season. Dr. Rick Plummer, executive director of the Mason County Historical Society talks about this year’s season, the 40th anniversary of the Village. Editor’s Note: We here at Mason County Press are proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of the Mason…

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Love Ludington weekend planned for June 11-12.

May 5, 2016
Love Ludington weekend planned for June 11-12.

LUDINGTON — The weekend of June 11 and 12 is being called a “Love Ludington Weekend” and will include several activities. The weekend will feature favorite annual traditions like the Ludington Lakestride Half Marathon, 10K and 5K races, and “Pirates of the Caribbean” shoreline cruise on the S.S. Badger. It will also incorporate new traditions like a Guinness World Record attempt…

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