Scottville commission may consider limiting parking times near city hall.

January 4, 2016

SCOTTVILLE — Scottville city commissioners are being asked by the city manager to discuss limiting the amount of time a vehicle can park on the west side of the 100 block of North Main Street. The item is on today’s commission agenda. “The reason I am bringing this back up now is that we have some of the people who…

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Sandcastle’s Children’s Museum asking adults to bring out their inner child.

January 4, 2016
Sandcastle’s Children’s Museum asking adults to bring out their inner child.

LUDINGTON — Sandcastle’s Children’s Museum is inviting adults, 21-years of age and older, to bring out their inner child and enjoy Be A Kid for the Night on Saturday, Feb. 6. The fund raising event begins at 7 p.m. and costs $25 per person or $45 per couple. Attendees will be invited to participate in a museum treasure hunt, remotely operated…

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Holiday weekend arrests include assaults, hit and runs, OWIs.

January 4, 2016
Holiday weekend arrests include assaults, hit and runs, OWIs.

LUDINGTON — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office made several assault arrests over the holiday weekend, including an 80-year-old Amber Township man, assaults on sheriff’s office corrections officers and an assault at a local hotel. The following is a report of all activity of local law enforcement over the weekend. Unless indicated, the activity was from MCSO. Names are listed…

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Recent death, reported Jan. 4, 2016.

January 4, 2016

Josephine Mary Carlson, 84, of Ludington passed away on January 1, 2016 at Mercy Health Muskegon. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. See MCP death notice archives here.

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Firefighters, police stop fire at apartment building.

January 3, 2016
Firefighters, police stop fire at apartment building.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  SCOTTVILLE — The quick actions of law enforcement and firefighters prevented a fire from spreading through an apartment building Sunday night. Scottville and Custer fire departments were called to Reinberg Avenue Apartments, 103 N. Reinberg Ave., about 10:30 p.m. for a report of a structure fire. Shortly after, law enforcement arrived on scene and assisted with…

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New Year’s baby born Saturday at hospital.

January 3, 2016
New Year’s baby born Saturday at hospital.

LUDINGTON — The first Mason County baby of 2016 was born at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 2 at the Family Birthing Center at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Mother, Cheyenne Wilson, of Ludington, gave birth to a girl, Audree Wilson, who weighed 6-pounds, 4-ounces and measured 20-inches long.   Audree was delivered by Dr. Marvin Craig, assisted by nurses Dana Allen and…

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Over 1,000 people receive rides New Year’s Eve; only 11 alcohol-related arrests made.

January 2, 2016

LUDINGTON — Over 1,000 people (and one dog) were transported during the New year’s Eve Drive Safe, Drive Sober campaign. “The 2015 Drive Safe, Drive Sober campaign was a great success again this year making sure this New Year’s Eve celebration was a safe and enjoyable one,” said Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett. “This success was due to the combined…

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Recent deaths, reported Jan. 2, 2016.

January 2, 2016

Dorothy Ann Schwass, 87, of Ludington passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Oakview Medical Facility in Ludington. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Josephine Mary Carlson, 84, of Ludington passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016 at Mercy Health Muskegon. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. See MCP death notice archives here.  

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Happy New Year!

January 1, 2016
Happy New Year!

  LUDINGTON — For those who were unable to watch it on Facebook, here is the video of the downtown Ludington New Year’s Eve ball drop and fireworks display.

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Makers Market will be a place to share creativity.

December 31, 2015
Makers Market will be a place to share creativity.

Open house tonight. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — When Erica Karmeisool moved to Ludington in 2005, she was living in a 900 square foot condominium with no place to put her woodworking tools and certainly no place to actually work with the tools. “I really started thinking about creating a space where people who were in the same circumstance…

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House of Flavors to celebrate The King.

December 31, 2015

Elvis’ Birthday Extravaganza. LUDINGTON — House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington will celebrate the 81st anniversary of Elvis Presley’s birth (Elvis was born Jan. 8, 1935), during an Elvis’ Birthday Extravaganza, Jan. 8-10, 2016. Elvis impersonator Bill Burnette will make appearances on Friday, Jan. 8 from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and…

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United Way accepting requests for proposals from non-profits.

December 31, 2015
United Way accepting requests for proposals from non-profits.

LUDINGTON — United Way of Mason County is accepting request for proposals (RFPs) for the 2016-2017 funding cycle (April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017) from local non-profit organizations that are focusing on helping children to achieve their potential and working with individuals and families to be financially stable and independent and improving people’s health.      The RFP document can…

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Lights and Love Tree.

December 30, 2015
Lights and Love Tree.

LUDINGTON — Filled with Love. The Lights and Love Tree at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital glows with lights honoring and remembering loved ones. ”Community support filled the tree with lights just before Christmas,”Kaley Petersen, foundation director, said. “We so appreciate joining with families throughout the area for these tributes to those they hold dear. The contributions they made to place…

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Recent deaths, reported Dec. 30, 2015.

December 30, 2015

Roger L. Nine, 66, of Scottville passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Adella Ann Baker, 84, of Ludington passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Tendercare in Ludington. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Sarah Gheen Frus, 67, of Ludington passed away on…

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Keeping kids safe when sledding.

December 30, 2015
Keeping kids safe when sledding.

Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan, Erin Doan State Farm Insurance, Scottville; www.erindoan.com. Assuming that we might get more snow this winter, be cautious while sledding. A study by Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that more than 20,000 children go the emergency room each year for sledding-related injuries. Help keep your kids safe with these tips: Choose a Safe Sled Look…

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Free bus rides, tows again being offered on New Year’s Eve.

December 30, 2015
Free bus rides, tows again being offered on New Year’s Eve.

LUDINGTON — Downtown New Year’s Eve celebrators will again be offered the alternative of free rides and towing. Since 2003 the New Year’s Eve Drive Safe Drive Sober effort has provided 8,761 free rides to Mason County residents and visitors.  Of that number 148 had their vehicles towed free of charge.  Prior to 2003 Abrahamson’s Towing and Quinn’s Tires & Tows offered…

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Welcome to the world! Recent births, reported Dec. 30, 2015.

December 30, 2015
Welcome to the world! Recent births, reported Dec. 30, 2015.

Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below.  Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Cameron Josephine White, the daughter of Mark and Betsy White of Chicago was born on December 22, 2015 at NorthShore Hospital in Evanston, Illinois. Maternal Grandparents are Brad and Melanie Hamilton of Ann Arbor. Paternal…

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Police activity: man arrested after bond revoked; car crashes; larcenies.

December 30, 2015
Police activity: man arrested after bond revoked; car crashes; larcenies.

The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw. LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday night after his bond was revoked by 51st Circuit Court Judge Susan Sniegowski. The arrest…

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