Franz to serve as delegate at national GOP convention.

April 11, 2016
Franz to serve as delegate at national GOP convention.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. ONEKAMA — State Representative Ray Franz will be among the delegates representing  Michigan’s First Congressional District during the Republican National Convention to be held in Cleveland July 18-21. The First Congressional District includes the entire Upper Peninsula and about a third of the northern Lower Peninsula, including the northern portion of Mason County and all of…

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‘Be on the lookout’ call for reckless driver yields arrest.

April 11, 2016
‘Be on the lookout’ call for reckless driver yields arrest.

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 47-year-old Grand Rapids woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff deputies on numerous charges Friday, April 8, at 3:38 p.m. at US 10 and Nelson Road after a “be on the lookout” was dispatched regarding a reckless driver on US 10, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The woman was arrested for driving while…

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Welcome to the world! Recent births, reported April 11, 2016.

April 11, 2016
Welcome to the world! Recent births, reported April 11, 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.  Maci Lynn Ford, the daughter of Tara and Jeremy Ford of Pentwater, was born April 3, 2016. Callie Aurora Caroline Trout, the daughter of Heather and Travis Trout of Ludington, was born April 4, 2016. Annabelle Irene Knudsen, the…

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CTE students to compete in state competition this week.

April 11, 2016
CTE students to compete in state competition this week.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Educational Service District Career & Technical Education (CTE) Allied Health students competed in February at the Regional Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) competition against other high school students for a chance to advance to the state HOSA competition, which will be held in Traverse City, MI later this week, April 14 and 15. Students…

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Sheep shearing demo at Circle S Children’s Farm.

April 10, 2016

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm, 5487 N. Tuttle Road, will hold its annual sheep shearing demonstration on Tuesday, May 3 at 4 p.m. The event is free for people with special needs and a suggested $2 donation is requested for all others; RSVP is requested at 231-462-3732 or email circlerockingsfarm@att.net For more information about the farm visit www.circlerockingsfarm.org.

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Shakespeare group will read ‘Julius Caesar’ April 14.

April 10, 2016

LUDINGTON — The Shakespeare Reading Group continues its reading of “Julius Caesar” when it meets Thursday, April 14 at 7 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts. Reading will pick up with Act III. The group will meet upstairs in Room 202, the Judith Minty Writers’ Room. The SRG is open to all who have a “Love of Shakespeare”…

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Life Circles: Showing up.

April 9, 2016
Life Circles: Showing up.

Life Circles by Stephanie Wagner. Sponsored by Pro-Master Carpet Cleaning, 231-757-9061, promastercarpetcleaning.com. When I started this series, I wasn’t prepared for the tremendous amount of responsibility I would feel to the women I interviewed. When a sister opens up her soul and pours out her story, it is scary. We can’t predict how it will be received, we fear judgment.…

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MCC preschool and kindergarten registration is April 14.

April 9, 2016
MCC preschool and kindergarten registration is April 14.

SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central’s preschool and kindergarten registration night will be held on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 6 p.m. at Scottville Elementary School gym. Parents should plan on attending this session and must bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate, health/immunization records, and proof of residency. Children do not need to attend the registration session. Information regarding the schools…

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MCC forensics team heading to state.

April 8, 2016
MCC forensics team heading to state.

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central forensics team is heading to state finals the end of this month. The team recently competed at regionals in Cadillac where 20 out of 22 students advanced to the state level. “This regional has capped off an amazing year of competition that has seen many newcomers and old-timers find great individual success,” according to…

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Crash victim died of injuries and ‘medical conditions’.

April 8, 2016
Crash victim died of injuries and ‘medical conditions’.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FILER TOWNSHIP (Manistee County) — The man who died in a semi-truck/SUV crash on US 31 Monday morning died of “multiple blunt impact injuries with other significant medical conditions contributing to his death,” according to Manistee County Undersheriff John O’Hagan. George Kuhr, 79, of Free Soil was declared dead on the scene following the crash that…

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Local deputies nominated for Superhero award.

April 8, 2016
Local deputies nominated for Superhero award.

The public can vote online through Sunday. ANN ARBOR — The Great Lakes Water Safety Consortium (GLWSC) will present its first Water Safety Superhero Award at its 2016 conferences, set for April 19 in Cleveland, Ohio and April 22 in Grand Haven. Two local police officers, Mason County Sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Romero and Oceana County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Schiller are…

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ID theft, drug larceny among police activity.

April 8, 2016
ID theft, drug larceny among police activity.

The following is recent local law enforcement activity: Wednesday, April 6, 2016: – 10:28 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), criminal sexual conduct (CSC), 200 block of E. Fourth St., City of Ludington. – 4:30 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), two-car property damage crash, US 10 near Walmart, Pere Marquette Township. Thursday, April 7, 2016: – 12:28 a.m., (LPD), domestic assault,…

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Arraignments include meth lab operation, property destruction, assault.

April 8, 2016
Arraignments include meth lab operation, property destruction, assault.

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 Allison Scarbrough. Courts/Police Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Jarred Mitchel Walkley, 26, of 603 E. Melendy St., #1, Ludington, was arrested April 3 by the…

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79th District Court sentencings.

April 8, 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 Allison Scarbrough. Courts/Police Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Jake Ryan Ring, 24, of 142 S. Wildwood Trail, Apt. 17, Amber Township, was found guilty March 29 of operating while intoxicated…

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Recent death, reported April 8, 2016.

April 8, 2016

John Raymond, 90, of Ludington, passed away April 7, 2016 at Ludington Woods Assisted Living. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Ludington. See full list of 2016 deaths here. 

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Community tornado drill April 13.

April 8, 2016

LUDINGTON – With Michigan’s Severe Weather Awareness Week from April 10-16, Mason County Emergency Management is calling upon community members to take action to prepare by participating in a statewide tornado drill at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13. Businesses, organizations, families and individuals are encouraged to be a part of the voluntary statewide preparedness activity. Mason County governmental offices…

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Happy 99th Birthday, MSP.

April 8, 2016
Happy 99th Birthday, MSP.

HART — The Michigan State Police (MSP) will celebrate its 99th birthday, April 19, and to honor this milestone Gov. Rick Snyder has declared April 17-23, 2016, as Michigan State Police History Week. “For nearly 100 years, the Michigan State Police has served our state with excellence and integrity, providing the highest quality law enforcement and public safety services,” stated…

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Tips to prevent the top cause of marital rift.

April 8, 2016
Tips to prevent the top cause of marital rift.

The Financial Minute is sponsored by SSB Financial Services located at Shelby State Bank, with offices in Shelby, Hart, Pentwater, Ludington, Manistee, Hesperia, North Muskegon and Fruitport. www.ssbfinancialservices.com In a recent study, 35% of people experiencing relationship stress said money was the primary reason. This could help explain why some experts say financial problems are the No. 1 reason marriages…

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