Safe Harbor Credit Union to hold annual meeting April 20.

March 30, 2016
Safe Harbor Credit Union to hold annual meeting April 20.

LUDINGTON — Safe Harbor Credit Union will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 beginning at 6 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 121 N. Nelson Road. The meeting is open to members of the credit union. Dinner tickets may be reserved at the credit union lobby, 1200 E.…

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Ludington kindergarten roundup and early childhood registration.

March 30, 2016

LUDINGTON — Ludington Area Schools will hold a Kindergarten Roundup on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at Franklin Elementary School, 721 E. Anderson St. This event is to register children who will be eligible for kindergarten in the 2016-2017 school year. Parents are asked to bring their child’s birth certificate and proof of residence. Those unable to locate…

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Baby Kate murder trial to move forward.

March 30, 2016

LUDINGTON— The trial of Sean Michael Philipps of Victory Township, accused of murdering his infant daughter, will move forward after the Michigan Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal by the prosecution asking 79th District Judge Pete Wadel be removed from the case. According to the Associated Press, Michigan’s highest court issued an order Wednesday saying it wouldn’t hear an…

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Alleged repeat drunk driver arrested.

March 30, 2016
Alleged repeat drunk driver arrested.

CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 33-year-old Custer man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for third-offense operating a vehicle while intoxicated Tuesday, March 29, at 9:30 p.m. on South Custer Road. The following is other local law enforcement activity: Tuesday, March 29, 2016: – 10:30 a.m., (MSP), sex offender registration violation, suspect under investigation, 200 block…

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US 10 intersection construction begins next week.

March 30, 2016

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced that road work will be taking place on US 10 beginning April 1 through Memorial Day weekend. Work will be done at the intersections of Nelson Road, Meyers Road and Brye Road and will include intersection road construction and pedestrian signal upgrades. Traffic will be maintained with single lane closures and shoulder closures.…

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WSCC scholarship deadline is April 15.

March 30, 2016

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is accepting scholarship applications from students who plan to attend for the 2016-17 academic year. The deadline to apply for scholarships is April 15. The college, the WSCC Foundation, community groups and private donors offer numerous scholarships to fit nearly all student academic records, backgrounds, and financial situations. WSCC’s web site lists many…

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Police handle several larceny complaints.

March 29, 2016
Police handle several larceny complaints.

The following is local law enforcement activity Monday, March 28, 2016: – 12:14 p.m. (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, S. Stephens Rd., Custer Township. 12:54 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, US 10 and Bean, Custer Township.   – 12:25 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), larceny, 400 block of N. William St., City of Ludington. – 1:37 p.m., (LPD), larceny, 100 block…

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Recent death, reported March 28, 2016.

March 28, 2016

Donald M. Post, 99, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2016 at Spectrum Health Ludington. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Mary Sue Jay, 92, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2016 at Tendercare Ludington. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. See MCP death notice archives here.

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Consumers Energy prices fall to lowest level in 18 years.

March 28, 2016
Consumers Energy prices fall to lowest level in 18 years.

JACKSON, Mich. – You have to go back nearly two decades to find the last time Consumers Energy charged as little for natural gas as the company will next month, according to a Consumers Energy press release issued today, calling it “a success story that continues to put money into the pockets of Michigan business owners and residents.” April’s natural…

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Police respond to several minor crashes.

March 28, 2016
Police respond to several minor crashes.

The following is local law enforcement activity over the weekend: Friday, March 25, 2016: – 5:11 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), retail fraud, 100 block of N. Main — Scottville Wesco, City of Scottville, case pending. – 11:40 a.m., (MSCO), two-vehicle crash, minor injury, US 31 and Johnson, Amber Township. – 11:47 a.m., (MSCO), one-vehicle crash, no injury, Iris and…

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Life in Circles: Balancing the scales

March 26, 2016
Life in Circles: Balancing the scales

Life Circles, by Stephanie Wagner. A breathless hug. A quick body scan. “Oh my gosh!  How are you?  You look great!” It’s a woman’s version of a friendly hello. At the grocery store, the soccer field, a professional meeting – we validate each other with kindness directed at our appearances. For Melissa Wagner, 42, it reinforces years of shame and…

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Obituary: Clara “Irene” Graczyk, 75, Ludington.

March 25, 2016
Obituary: Clara “Irene” Graczyk, 75, Ludington.

Clara “Irene” Graczyk  (many referred to her as “Rene”), 75, of Ludington Michigan passed away surrounded by her family at Ludington Woods Assisted Living Center. She will be greatly missed by all. She was born July 10, 1940 in Fountain to the late Clare E. and Mamie P. (McArthur) Tubbs. She was an only child and attended Free Soil High School, graduating…

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79th District Court arraignments include CSC, felonious assault.

March 25, 2016
79th District Court arraignments include CSC, felonious 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 – Gayle E. Siefker-Keel, 45, of 909 S. Madison Ave., Ludington, was arrested March 14 by the Ludington…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings include B&E, embezzlement, assault.

March 25, 2016
51st Circuit Court sentencings include B&E, embezzlement, 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 sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Dean Alan Drake, 54, of PO Box 294, Ludington, was found guilty Jan. 19 of retaining a financial transaction device without consent…

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79th District Court sentencings.

March 25, 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: – Ethan Thomas Moody, 21, of 6175 E. Decker Rd., Sherman Township, was found guilty March 9 of reckless driving and sentenced to…

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Emergency personnel busy with storm.

March 25, 2016
Emergency personnel busy with storm.

The following is local law enforcement and fire department activity Thursday, March 24, 2016: – 4 a.m., (Riverton Township Fire Department and MFC), structure fire, S. Tuttle Rd., Eden Township. – 4:29 a.m., (Ludington Fire Department), wires down, W. Haight and N. Gaylord St., City of Ludington. – 4:58 a.m., (Dispatch), wires down, N. Delia St., City of Ludington. –…

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Road weight restrictions lifted next week.

March 24, 2016

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission is lifting seasonal road weight and speed restrictions effective 7 a.m. Monday, March 28.

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Crew en route to fix 911 line.

March 24, 2016
Crew en route to fix 911 line.

WEARE TOWNSHIP — Emergency 911 calls in Mason and Oceana counties that normally route to Mason-Oceana 911 are down due to an electric line coming down on a fiber optic cable in the Pentwater area, according to a press release issued by Mason-Oceana 911. “The fiber is owned by Frontier Communications, and there is a fiber splicing repair crew on…

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911 phone lines down.

March 24, 2016

WEARE TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that the phone lines for Mason-Oceana 911 are currently inoperable, likely due to the weather, this includes 911’s business lines and also lines to the sheriff’s office. In the event of an emergency, call 911 and your call will be routed to Muskegon County’s 911 center. They will…

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Franz among lawmakers who oppose state board of ed cross gender proposal.

March 23, 2016
Franz among lawmakers who oppose state board of ed cross gender proposal.

LANSING — Representative Ray Franz is among a group of lawmakers who are condemning a a draft policy initiative by the Michigan State Board of Education that could allow students to use any school restroom they choose and allow male students to try out for girls’ sports teams, all while keeping parents in the dark about their children’s everyday activities. Franz…

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Obituary: Gail Lyons, 59, Ludington.

March 23, 2016
Obituary: Gail Lyons, 59, Ludington.

Gail Marie Lyons, 59, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Spectrum – Butterworth Hospital of Grand Rapids. Gail was born to Mary (Popma) DeWitt and the late Howard DeWitt.  She attended Spring Lake High School and graduated with the class of 1975. Gail married Michael Lyons on June 18, 1976 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Spring Lake.…

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