Scottville Optimists to raffle tour of Mackinac Bridge during hunting and fishing banquet.

September 10, 2015
Scottville Optimists to raffle tour of Mackinac Bridge during hunting and fishing banquet.

Photographer Russ Miller had the opportunity to view bridge during its construction.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Two people will have the rare opportunity to tour the top of the Mackinac Bridge, thanks for the Scottville Optimist Club and the Mackinac Bridge Authority. The bridge tour will be auctioned off during the Scottville Optimist Club’s Hunting and Fishing Banquet,…

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Radiators, copper wire stolen

September 10, 2015
Radiators, copper wire stolen

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. Local law enforcement activity Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015 includes: – 12:20 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), disturbance, 600 block N. Rowe St., City of Ludington. – 1:09 a.m., (LPD),…

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Victory Township man sent to prison for sex crimes

September 9, 2015
Victory Township man sent to prison for sex crimes

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON— A 21-year-old Victory Township man was sentenced to three concurrent prison terms Tuesday, Sept. 8, in 51st Circuit Court for sex crimes involving a girl under the age of 13. Sebastian Allen-Leroy Chandler, of 2372 N. Tuttle Rd., was sentenced to three years and seven months to 15 years in prison for a conviction…

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20th anniversary Blessing of the Animals is Sept. 20.

September 9, 2015

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm, 5487 N. Tuttle Road, will hold its 20th anniversary Blessing of the Animals, Farm Olympics and Silent Auction on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015 beginning at 1:30 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring their pets of all sizes for church service with blessing to follow. Entry fee is $5 with proceeds contributing to…

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Husband, wife physicians begin practicing locally.

September 9, 2015
Husband, wife physicians begin practicing locally.

LUDINGTON — The newest physicians serving Mason County and the surrounding area are pediatrician Teresa Kovas, MD and internist Bryan Kovas, MD. They moved to Ludington last month and are building a home locally. Bryan and Teresa Kovas have developed parallel careers, managing to work in close proximity ever since medical school. The couple earned medical degrees from Wayne State University…

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‘Mathemagician’ kicks off a Year of Math Magic at WSCC

September 9, 2015
‘Mathemagician’ kicks off a Year of Math Magic at WSCC

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Dr. Arthur Benjamin, a highly-credentialed mathematician who is also a masterfully-skilled magician, will deliver a unique presentation entitled “Mathemagics” on Thurs., Sept. 24, at 7:30 p.m. in West Shore Community College’s Center Stage Theater. This event kicks off a year-long program series designed to help students and members of the community encounter the delightful, playful side of mathematics.…

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Cash stolen in break-in

September 9, 2015
Cash stolen in break-in

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. Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015 includes: – 7:30 a.m., an undisclosed amount of cash was reportedly taken during a breaking and entering at Acres…

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Dinner to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

September 9, 2015

AMBER TOWNSHIP — A spaghetti dinner to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will be held Friday, Sept. 11, at the Mason County Reformed Church, 45 S. Amber Road. The dinner will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will also include a silent auction.

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Are you kidding me? Life insurance frustrations explained.

September 8, 2015
Are you kidding me? Life insurance frustrations explained.

Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan, Erin Doan State Farm Insurance, Scottville; www.erindoan.com. Are you kidding me? This is your first thought as you start to read online about all the crazy lingo that comes with life insurance, like term, return of premium, and accumulated dividends and on and on. It is my responsibility to help you get…

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2 commissioners oppose shutting down street for Harvest Festival.

September 8, 2015
2 commissioners oppose shutting down street for Harvest Festival.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Harvest Festival came under scrutiny during tonight’s city commission meeting with two commissioners voting against approving a street closure to hold this year’s annual event. The commission was asked by the Scottville Harvest Festival committee to close South Main Street at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015 to Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015.…

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Scottville likely to increase speed limit on First St., but not Main St.

September 8, 2015

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission is likely going to increase the speed limit of First Street west of Reinberg Avenue. During their regular meeting tonight, Monday, Sept. 8, 2015, commissioners discussed a Michigan State Police speed study that was conducted recently at the request of Scottville Police Department. See related story here from August 17, 2015. Because a change…

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The cottage that Stearns built.

September 8, 2015
The cottage that Stearns built.

This is the first of our new Living History series, sponsored by Cole’s Antique Villa, 120 N. Main St., Scottville, 231-936-1123, colesantiquesvilla.com.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. EPWORTH HEIGHTS (Pere Marquette Township) — Every year thousands of people visit Stearns Park beach in Ludington. The park, which stretches almost a mile from the channel north to about Tinkham Avenue, has been ranked…

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Free junior deer hunting licenses at Meijer stores.

September 8, 2015

Young hunters, ages 16 and younger, once again will have the opportunity to get a free junior deer hunting license at all Meijer stores in Michigan Sept. 11 and 12. Youths must be accompanied by an adult, and should print out and bring the free junior deer hunting license coupon to the store’s sporting goods department. The coupon is valid for…

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WSCC summer dean’s list.

September 8, 2015

VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) – West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s List for the 2015 Summer Semester.  Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors and full-time students with a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.749 receive honors. Part-time students are eligible for the Dean’s List when their accumulating grade point…

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GOP fall picnic to feature local legislators.

September 8, 2015
GOP fall picnic to feature local legislators.

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Republican Party will hold its fall picnic on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015 at Sutton’s Landing Park, 5610 W. Iris Road, from 1 to 3 p.m. The free event is open to the public and will feature guest speakers Representative Dan Benishek of Michigan’s 1st Congressional District; Representative Bill Huizenga of Michigan’s 2nd Congressional District;…

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Area attorneys to teach high schoolers about Constitution.

September 8, 2015

LUDINGTON — Members of the Mason-Lake Bar Association will be teaching Ludington High School students about the Constitution in observance of Constitution Day, Sept. 17, 2015. Area attorneys will volunteer their time to come into 10th and 11th grade classrooms, said Ludington attorney Melissa Stowe-Lloyd. Stowe-Lloyd said she has been working with the LHS history department. The 10th grade history…

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Torch Run is Sept. 14.

September 8, 2015
Torch Run is Sept. 14.

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Law Enforcement Torch Run will be held Monday, Sept. 14 at 11 a.m. The community run/walk will raise money for Special Olympics and will start and end at City Park. The run will include local law enforcement, corrections personnel and community members. It is one in a series of 42 community runs scheduled in September around…

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Shakespeare reading group meets Thursday.

September 8, 2015

LUDINGTON —  The Shakespeare Reading Group continues its reading of “King John” when it meets Thursday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts. The group takes up with Act III, Scene I. The group is open to all who have a “Love of Shakespeare” and meets once a month for about two hours to read from…

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Motorcyclist seriously injured

September 8, 2015
Motorcyclist seriously injured

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. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 47-year-old Muskegon man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash Sunday, Sept. 6, at 3:35 p.m. on the northbound lane of the US-31…

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Recent death, reported Sept. 8, 2015.

September 8, 2015

June Stanton, 68, of Broman passed away on Sunday, September 6. Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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The Q Smokehouse: southern style food on South James Street.

September 7, 2015
The Q Smokehouse: southern style food on South James Street.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — David Diephouse is a believer in buying local. He is hoping residents of Mason County feel the same way when he opens his new restaurant, The Q Smokehouse, later this month. The restaurant is located in a brand new building at 225 S. James Street, the northeast corner of James and Filer streets, and…

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