Rural fire departments contribute to school safety.

October 29, 2015
Rural fire departments contribute to school safety.

   By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Fire chiefs representing the seven Mason County Rural Fire Authority departments presented Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole with a check for $3,450 tonight at Mason County Sheriff’s Office, to go towards the fundraising efforts to purchase The Boot devices for Mason County classrooms. See background story here. The donation will purchase the device…

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Recent death, reported Oct. 29, 2015.

October 29, 2015

Deedra L. Thurow, 72, of Scottville passed away on October 29, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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Clown Band contributes to The Boot, to secure MCC band room.

October 29, 2015
Clown Band contributes to The Boot, to secure MCC band room.

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band recently donated $500 to the fundraising campaign to raise money to secure classroom doors in Mason County. The donation will purchase The Boot security devices for the interior doors of the band rooms at Mason County Central high school and middle school. “On behalf of the Clown Band, I would like to challenge other…

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Woman arrested for Goodwill shoplifting. 

October 29, 2015
Woman arrested for Goodwill shoplifting. 

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. AMBER TWP. — A 38-year-old woman from La Boquilla, Mexico was arrested for retail fraud by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office at the Goodwill store, located at 4781…

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SSCENT makes multiple drug arrests.

October 28, 2015
SSCENT makes multiple drug arrests.

During the last two weeks, several people were arrested on warrants issued for their arrests as a result of investigations handled by SSCENT (State, Sheriff, Chief Enforcement of Narcotics Team) detectives.  All of the cases listed below are unrelated. The locations of the arrests were not provided, but most took place in Oceana County, according to MSP Lt. Andrew Ambrose,…

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Anti-bullying workshop offered by MSU.

October 28, 2015

AMBER TOWNSHIP — Michigan State University Extension will hold an anti-bullying workshop, titled ABCs of Bullying Prevention: Addressing Bullying in Community Settings, on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the West Shore Educational Service District, 2130 W. U.S. 10-31. The half-day workshop is designed for adults who live with, care about and work with young people, including…

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Wedding of the dead

October 28, 2015
Wedding of the dead

  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Jennifer Hornacek and Arturo Mendez of Ludington wanted to do something different for their wedding ceremony. They accomplished it Wednesday afternoon with a wedding of the dead. The ceremony took place at The Haunted Eclectic Marketplace, 307 S. James St. with the perhaps irreverent Dan “Danny V” Vargus officiating. The “late” bride was…

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Alleged Branch Grocery robber arraigned. 

October 28, 2015
Alleged Branch Grocery robber arraigned. 

By Allison Scarbrough, Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The 41-year-old Muskegon man accused of committing the armed robbery at the Branch Grocery in eastern Mason County last December was arraigned last week in 79th District Court on six felony counts. Mark Anthony Miller pleaded no contest to the armed robberies of four Muskegon area businesses last September and guilty to being…

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Fix the roads! Because $4 billion a year isn’t enough.

October 28, 2015
Fix the roads! Because $4 billion a year isn’t enough.

Letter to the editor by State Representative Ray Franz (R-Onekema), Michigan House of Representatives 101st District. Fix the roads!  That has been the mantra for the last couple of years, but in reality, it is been repeated for decades.  As they say, “you might be from Michigan if you have only two seasons: Winter and Construction.” It is the nature of…

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Welcome to the world! Births, reported Oct. 28, 2015

October 28, 2015
Welcome to the world! Births, reported Oct. 28, 2015

Recent births are brought to you by Linda’s Baby Shop and Shelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below.  Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Izzabelle Anne Marie Roberts, the daughter of Christine Day and Phillip Roberts, Jr. of Ludington, was born Oct. 22, 2015. Kase Thomas William Brigham, the son of Kelly and Kyle…

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Night of Fright at the arts center.

October 28, 2015

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) will be filled with goblins, ghouls and music at the third annual Rocktober Night of Fright concert produced by Ludrock Music and Friends. The Night of Fright will be held in the LACA Performance Hall, Friday, October 30, 2015, 6 p.m. to midnight. The funds raised each year from the Night…

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Recent deaths, reported Oct. 28, 2015.

October 28, 2015

Myles Everett Carpenter and Quinn Marshall Carpenter, twin sons of Pastor Nathan and Melanie (Dorsey) Carpenter, were born on October 23, 2015 in Grand Rapids. Quinn passed away on October 24, 2015 and Myles passed away on October 26, 2015.  Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ludington List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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Missing woman found; 8 car/deer crashes

October 28, 2015
Missing woman found; 8 car/deer crashes

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. AMBER TWP. — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office was searching for a 48-year-old woman who last seen at 4 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, in her room at a…

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A haunted house wedding.

October 27, 2015

LUDINGTON — A wedding will take place at The Haunted Eclectic Marketplace, 307 S. James St. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, at 4:30 p.m. The wedding was planned after a local couple approached Dan Vargas, AKA Danny V, a WMOM radio personality, disc jockey and officiant. Vargas said the couple was looking for something non-traditional so he suggested the haunted marketplace,…

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Scottville Upper Elementary students learn what to do in case of intruder.

October 27, 2015
Scottville Upper Elementary students learn what to do in case of intruder.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Students and staff at Mason County Central’s Scottville Upper Elementary School learned steps on what to do in case of an intruder at the school during a special day of training Monday, Oct. 26. The students learned about ALICE, an acronym that stands for alert, lockdown, inform, counter and evacuate. Scenarios, taught by Mason…

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Jericho House: Built on the foundation of Christ.

October 27, 2015
Jericho House: Built on the foundation of Christ.

“And may you have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.” Ephesians 3:18.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Linda, Theresa and Jackie have found themselves in a place in their lives where they have needed some extra help. Each of these women have…

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Rifles stolen from vehicle

October 27, 2015
Rifles stolen from vehicle

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. Two rifles and gun cases were stolen from a vehicle at an unknown location in Mason County Monday, Oct. 26, at 10:11 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff…

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What to know about co-signing a loan.

October 27, 2015
What to know about co-signing a loan.

Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan, Erin Doan State Farm Insurance, Scottville;www.erindoan.com. Your friend or family member wants to take out a loan — but they don’t qualify. They could, however, if someone co-signs, so they ask you. Before you jump in to help, understand how the decision potentially impacts your credit. Consider the following carefully. What Happens…

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Ludington council approves rental ordinance.

October 26, 2015
Ludington council approves rental ordinance.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council passed its controversial rental inspection ordinance Monday during its regular meeting with the stipulation that the ordinance be reviewed by council in one year. The vote was 5-2 with councilors Kaye Ferguson Holman and Les Johnson voting no. The ordinance will require landlords to register their properties and will allow…

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Obituary: Warren Abrahamson, 95, Ludington.

October 26, 2015
Obituary: Warren Abrahamson, 95, Ludington.

Warren Gene Abrahamson, 95, of Ludington, passed away on October 22, 2015 at Mercy Health in Muskegon. Born on May 7, 1920 in Detroit, he was the son of the late Martin and Elfrieda (Johnson) Abrahamson. Warren attended Ludington schools, graduating from Ludington High School in 1938. He attended Albion College and the Detroit Business College, and received a sales…

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Ludington council to consider tax break for historic building.

October 26, 2015
Ludington council to consider tax break for historic building.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council will hold a public hearing tonight during its regular meeting to seek input on a proposal to establish an obsolete property rehabilitation district (OPRA) for the property at 102 Second Street. The property is owned by Nolan Family Investments LLC, which is operated by Edgar Struble. Due to the building’s condition,…

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