New sculpture to be dedicated Saturday.

August 12, 2015

LUDINGTON — The Ludington/Mason County Cultural Economic Development Task Force will host the dedication of a new bronze sculpture commemorating Ludington’s historic sailing past on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 1 p.m.  The sculpture will be installed along the lakefront walkway which has been dedicated as the Maritime Heritage Park, just south of the Loomis Street Boat Ramp. “The Abbie,”…

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Marijuana possession, pigs on the loose

August 12, 2015
Marijuana possession, pigs on the loose

The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-887-1417 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. The following is local law enforcement activity Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015: – 3:08 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), suspicious situation, 300 block of W. Ludington Ave., City of Ludington.…

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Drunk driving arrests among MSP activity

August 12, 2015
Drunk driving arrests among MSP activity

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. The following is activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post, in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, July 10, 2015: – 6:59 p.m., suspicious situation involving quads, Freeman and Custer, Free Soil Twp. – 11:34 p.m., a 24-year-old Fountain man was…

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Recent death, reported August 12, 2015.

August 12, 2015

Patricia L. Pucilowski, 68, of Ludington passed away on August 10, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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Free movies continue in Ludington and Scottville.

August 11, 2015
Free movies continue in Ludington and Scottville.

Looking for some free night time, family friendly entertainment the next few weeks? Both Ludington and Scottville feature outdoor movies. Ludington’s Movies in the Park series continues the next three Thursdays at City Park with “Paddington” playing this week followed by “Big Hero 6” on August 20 and “Dolphin Tale 2” on August 27. Scottville’s Friday Night Movies at the…

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Ludington man who owes over $50,000 in child support pleads guilty

August 11, 2015
Ludington man who owes over $50,000 in child support pleads guilty

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 38-year-old Ludington man who owes over $50,000 in back child support, pleaded guilty to a felony of failure to pay child support Tuesday, Aug. 11, in 51st Circuit Court. In exchange for Daniel Lee Bothwell’s guilty plea, one count of third-offense habitual offender was dismissed. The maximum penalty for the conviction is…

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Habitual offender faces prison term for gun possession

August 11, 2015
Habitual offender faces prison term for gun possession

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 63-year-old Victory Township man is looking at a 16-month to 10-year prison sentence after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 11, to felony firearm possession and fourth-offense habitual offender. Gary Edwin Rial, of 7065 N. Dennis Rd., was arrested last June by Mason County Sheriff’s Office and is currently lodged…

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Mason County 4-H sheep winners.

August 11, 2015
Mason County 4-H sheep winners.

Western Michigan Fair 2015.    

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Mason County 4-H beef winners.

August 11, 2015
Mason County 4-H beef winners.

Western Michigan Fair 2015      

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Mason County 4-H rabbit winners.

August 11, 2015
Mason County 4-H rabbit winners.

2015 Western Michigan Fair.    

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Domestic violence arrest among police activity

August 11, 2015
Domestic violence arrest among police activity

The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-887-1417 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. The following is activity of the Mason County Sherif’s Office Monday, Aug. 10. 2015: – 1:06 a.m., medical assist, 6900 block of Bockstanz Road, Branch Twp. – 3:29…

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Sailing school to hold ice cream social, sailing demos

August 11, 2015
Sailing school to hold ice cream social, sailing demos

LUDINGTON — Ludington Youth Sailing School will hold a sailing demonstration and ice cream social on Sunday August 16 from noon to 4 p.m. on the peninsula adjacent to Copeyan Park. The event will also include boats on display from local marine emergency services including Mason County Sheriff’s Office and Ludington police and fire. Pirates will also be on site. The…

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Investing for major financial goals.

August 10, 2015
Investing for major financial goals.

Investment Matters. Sponsored by Mike Heckman, Ameriprise Financial Services, 121 E Ludington Ave Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4308; www.ameripriseadvisors.com. Go out into your yard and dig a big hole. Every month, throw $50 into it, but don’t take any money out until you’re ready to buy a house, send your child to college, or retire. It sounds a little crazy, doesn’t…

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Ludington issues no parking order for two areas.

August 10, 2015
Ludington issues no parking order for two areas.

   By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — There will be a little less parking in the city after City Council approved two traffic control orders Monday during its regular meeting. The two parking spaces on the east side of Ferry Street south of Loomis Street will now be reserved for emergency responders who operate the city’s fire and police boat,…

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Fair begins Tuesday.

August 10, 2015
Fair begins Tuesday.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 2015 Western Michigan Fair kicks off officially Tuesday afternoon. On Monday, 4-H members were already busy showing their animals while the T.J. Schmidt and Company carnival was setting up the midway. Tuesday is Dollar Day with the gates opening at 1 p.m. and the midway opening at 3 p.m. Fair entrance…

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Clown Band to perform hometown concert Aug. 18; Pentwater homecoming Aug. 13

August 10, 2015
Clown Band to perform hometown concert Aug. 18; Pentwater homecoming Aug. 13

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band will perform its annual hometown concert at the Scottville Band Shell on Tuesday, August 18. The Clown Band Shell schedule had listed the band as performing this Tuesday, August 11. However, the band will be playing next week. This week’s free Tuesday night concert at the shell will be Peace, Love and Music. All…

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Hit-and-run crash among MSP activity

August 10, 2015
Hit-and-run crash among MSP activity

The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-887-1417 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 50-year-old Ludington man was cited for no operator’s license and failure to report an accident Sunday, Aug. 9, at 12:52 p.m. following hit-and-run…

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Jaycees plan Back to School Bash at mini golf.

August 10, 2015

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees service club is planning a Back to School Bash at the Ludington Area Jaycees’ Mini Golf Course on the south side of Stearns Park on Tuesday, August 25 between 4 to 8 p.m. During the event, students will be able to play mini golf for free. Adults who fill out a community survey will also…

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