Break-in, crashes among police activity.

March 3, 2016
Break-in, crashes among police activity.

The following is local law enforcement activity Wednesday, March 2, 2016: – 2:45 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle rollover crash, no injuries, Hansen and Amber roads, Amber Township. – 3:54 p.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injuries, Pere Marquette Hwy. and US 10, Pere Marquette Township. – 4 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), breaking and entering, 1000 block of…

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Volunteers will build bunk beds for needy families during Makers Market open house, March 12.

March 2, 2016

LUDINGTON — A group of volunteers is going to be at the Makers Market of Ludington on Saturday, March 12 to build bunk beds for families in need. The bunk beds will be built by Ludington’s Love and Kindness — a group of high school students — along with Hands Extended Loving People (HELP) Ministry. The community is invited to…

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Consultant hired to help develop new sports hall of fame.

March 2, 2016
Consultant hired to help develop new sports hall of fame.

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame board of directors has hired a consulting firm to help with the next stages in the creation of a new home for the hall of fame, which will be located at 130 E. Ludington Avenue; the former bank building on the southwest corner of Ludington Avenue and Harrison Street is now…

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Sen. Hansen proposes bill to expand firefighting training.

March 2, 2016
Sen. Hansen proposes bill to expand firefighting training.

LANSING — State Sen. Goeff Hansen introduced legislation on Wednesday that would help ensure Michigan firefighters have access to critical education and training. Senate Bill 833 would update the definition of “firefighter training” in the state’s Firefighters Training Council Act to reflect new challenges firefighters face while on the job.   “Services provided by firefighters have changed since the law…

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Crashes, warrant arrests among police activity.

March 2, 2016
Crashes, warrant arrests among police activity.

The following is local law enforcement activity Tuesday, March 1, 2016: – 11:58 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injuries, US 10-31 east of Dennis Rd., Amber Township. – 12:50 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), car vs. truck property damage crash, US 31 and Pere Marquette Hwy., PM Township. – 1 p.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injuries,…

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Attorney sent to jail for attempted child abuse.

March 1, 2016
Attorney sent to jail for attempted child abuse.

By Allison Scarbrough. Courts/Police Editor. LUDINGTON — A 63-year-old Lansing-area attorney was ordered today to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail sentence in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 1, after pleading no contest to second-degree child abuse, Jan. 7. David James Anderson received credit for one day served in jail. “I think it was a fair…

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CommUNITY Auction is Saturday night.

March 1, 2016
CommUNITY Auction is Saturday night.

SCOTTVILLE — The 21st annual CommUNITY auction will be held Saturday, March 5 at the Scottville Optimist Center. Proceeds for the auction will benefit the Mason County Central Schools Education Foundation and the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce. This year’s theme is Tracks Across Africa. There are 425 items that are lotted to be auctioned including many outdoors…

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Growth Alliance hosting summer job fairs for high schoolers.

March 1, 2016

The Mason County Growth Alliance will be hosting two summer job fairs for high school students in April — Friday, April 15 at Mason County Central High School and Friday, April 29 at Ludington High School. The goal of this employment program is two-fold: to help local employers meet their summertime staffing needs. to help high school students find summer jobs, and…

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ATM fraud among police activity.

March 1, 2016
ATM fraud among police activity.

The following is local law enforcement activity Monday, Feb. 29, 2016: – 7:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Piney Ridge and Larch roads, Hamlin Township. – 2 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), ATM (automated teller machine) fraud, 3000 block of Piney Ridge Road, Hamlin Township. – 6:50 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, Reek and…

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Obituary: Susanne Dewyer, 71, Ludington.

February 29, 2016
Obituary: Susanne Dewyer, 71, Ludington.

Susanne Margaret Dewyer, 71, peacefully passed away on Sunday February 28, 2016 at Tendercare of Ludington. Susanne was born to the late Rev. Herman and Melinda Voege on February 2, 1945. Susanne attended Scottville/Mason County Central High School and graduated with the class of 1963.  She married Thomas Lane Dewyer in April of 1969.  She worked at Tendercare of Ludington…

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75 years after its founding, Conservation District continues to preserve the land.

February 29, 2016

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Last week I attended the annual meeting/banquet of the Mason-Lake Conservation District at the Scottville Optimist Center. The meeting was the celebration of the district’s 75th anniversary and was well attended by what you could call the “who’s who” of the Mason County agricultural community. I wear a couple different hats and I often…

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Dogs, cats lost in fire; owner escapes.

February 29, 2016
Dogs, cats lost in fire; owner escapes.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a historic Sixth Street house Monday morning. Tim Castonia was sleeping and was awoken by an explosion in his house at 5442 W. Sixth Street, according to his father, Gary Castonia. Gary’s wife, Brooke, was not home at the time. While Tim was able to escape, his three dogs and…

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Sunday crash victims identified.

February 29, 2016
Sunday crash victims identified.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victims involved in a two-vehicle crash on North U.S. 31 Sunday morning. Yvonne Bikulcius, 55, of Victory Township received a head injury following the crash that occurred between Hansen and Decker roads. She was a passenger in a Chevrolet Cavalier, driven by John Bikulcius, 55. The Cavalier was…

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Alleged drunk driver wakes up fighting police.

February 29, 2016
Alleged drunk driver wakes up fighting police.

GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 58-year-old Ludington woman was arrested Sunday, Feb. 28, at 11:46 p.m. after Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a vehicle stuck in a field near Freeman Road west of US 31. “Upon arrival, a female was found passed out behind the wheel,” said Sheriff Kim Cole. “When deputies attempted to wake her, she fought…

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Recent deaths, reported Feb. 28, 2016.

February 28, 2016

Kevin V. Rondell, 54, of Ludington passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ludington. Joan B. Weiss, 89, of Ludington passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016.  Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ludington. See MCP death notice archives here.

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One injured in US 31 crash.

February 28, 2016
One injured in US 31 crash.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 56-year-old Victory Township woman received head injuries following a two vehicle crash Sunday morning on U.S. 31 between Hansen and Decker roads. According to deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred when a northbound Toyota Tacoma pickup, driven by a 55-year-old Ludington man, apparently rear-ended a Chevrolet Cavalier, driven by…

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Walhalla man arraigned on window-peeping charges.

February 26, 2016
Walhalla man arraigned on window-peeping charges.

LUDINGTON — Gregory Scott Malburg of 283 N. Jackpine Road, Walhalla, was arraigned today in 79th District Court on charges of disorderly conduct — prowling and window peeping — both 90 day misdemeanors — after a Feb. 23 arrest by Ludington Police Department. The 44-year-old was released on personal recognizance and a pre-trial conference was set for March 21. Malburg apparently confessed earlier this week…

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Rhythm & Dunes concerts to include Rolling Stones, Zac Brown tribute bands.

February 26, 2016

LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has announced the lineup for its fifth annual Rhythm and Dunes community concert series. A Zac Brown tribute band, 20 Ride, will perform on Saturday, July 23 and Mick Adams & The Stones, a Rolling Stones tribute band, will perform Saturday, July 30. Both shows will be at Waterfront Park beginning at 7 p.m. 20…

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County clerk to speak at Democrat meeting.

February 26, 2016

LUDINGTON — Mason County Clerk Cheryl Kelly will be the guest speaker at the March 7 meeting of the Mason County Democrats. The 7 p.m. meeting meets in the Maple Room at Oakview Medical Care Facility, 1001 Diana Street. Kelly will be discussing new voter regulations, how to vote by absentee ballot, how to register to vote and the deadlines for the…

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House of Flavors to attempt world record.

February 26, 2016
House of Flavors to attempt world record.

LUDINGTON – House of Flavors Restaurant will attempt to break the world record for largest ice cream dessert made. The Ludington restaurant plans to build a half mile ice cream desert, made from 12,700-plus scoops of ice cream, along eight city blocks of Ludington Avenue between Park and Harrison streets in order to break the record held in the Guinness Book of…

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Local organizations receive over $9,500 in grants from Great Lakes Energy.

February 26, 2016
Local organizations receive over $9,500 in grants from Great Lakes Energy.

  The Great Lakes Energy People Fund recently awarded $9,363 in grants to three Mason County organizations. Caritas Food Pantry, a ministry of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Custer, received $4,216 for a heating and cooling system; the Scottville Optimist Club received $3,500 for stackable chairs for its hall; Sandcastles Children’s Museum in Ludington received $1,647 for a traveling exhibit and Sable…

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