Sheriff discusses reduction of U.S. 10 crashes, elimination of gun board at GOP picnic.

September 13, 2015
Sheriff discusses reduction of U.S. 10 crashes, elimination of gun board at GOP picnic.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The amount of traffic crashes on U.S. 10 between Ludington and Scottville that have resulted in serious injuries has dropped over the past year, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Cole spoke Sunday afternoon at the Mason County Republican picnic and said left-turn lights have played a role in making U.S. 10…

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Boy injured after bicycle crash.

September 13, 2015
Boy injured after bicycle crash.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERIDAN TWP. — A 10-year-old Sheridan Township boy was injured after a bicycle crash at the intersection of Larson and Trail Ridge roads Sunday morning. A group of five kids were traveling down a large hill west on Trail Ridge, when the victim apparently fell into a ravine at the intersection.  The victim was taken to…

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Fire destroys historic Amber Twp house; pets lost in fire.

September 12, 2015
Fire destroys historic Amber Twp house; pets lost in fire.

   By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a 130-year-old house Saturday night, killing three pets. Mike Douglas lives in the home at 3342 W. Johnson Road, with his fiancé, Ashley Ward and her sister, Alexis Gleason along with three others. Mike said he was out in the barn, about 50 yards away, taking care of his horses…

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Sculpture honoring law enforcement dedicated.

September 11, 2015
Sculpture honoring law enforcement dedicated.

  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — The latest sculpture added to the Mason County Sculpture Trail was dedicated Friday afternoon at the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. The sculpture, “Helping Hands” is dedicated to the men and women who have served this area in law enforcement. Special plaques were made and dedicated memorializing the four law enforcement officers who have…

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Welcome to the world! Recent births.

September 11, 2015
Welcome to the world! Recent births.

Welcome to the world! 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.  Grant Alexander Vronko, the son of Brenda and Jeremy Vronko of Ludington, was born Sept. 9, 2015. Jaleah Marie Patterson, the daughter of Nynisha and Joel…

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79th District Court arraignments include retail fraud, felonious assault, drug possession

September 11, 2015
79th District Court arraignments include retail fraud, felonious assault, drug possession

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court magistrate: Felonies – Ronald Shane Dennis, 42, of 505 Bentley St., Eaton Rapids, was arrested Sept. 7 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of first-degree retail fraud and fourth-offense habitual offender. Probable cause conference: Sept. 16 at…

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79th District Court sentencings

September 11, 2015
79th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Bryan Scott Fenner, 24, of 5114 N. Cleveland St., Fountain, was found guilty Sept. 8 of operating while impaired by liquor. He was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; $1,025 in fines and costs; 93 days discretionary…

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Recent death, reported Sept. 11, 2015.

September 11, 2015

Kathryn L. Biere, 93, of Ludington passed away on September 9, 2015 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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Break-in, crashes top police activity

September 11, 2015
Break-in, crashes top police activity

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. The following is local law enforcement activity Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015: – 6:18 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), breaking and entering, 1000 block of Pineway St., City of Ludington.…

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MCC Schools selected as Harvest Festival parade grand marshal.

September 10, 2015
MCC Schools selected as Harvest Festival parade grand marshal.

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Harvest Festival committee has selected Mason County Central Schools as this year’s Harvest Festival Grand Parade Grand Marshal. The grand parade is at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19. “MCC is a vital part of Scottville and we are happy to recognize it with this honor,” said Scottville City Manager Amy Williams, who volunteers on the…

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College’s pond dam repairs nearly completed.

September 10, 2015
College’s pond dam repairs nearly completed.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The dam restoration project at West Shore Community College is nearly complete with the main road to the college’s Recreation Center and Community Ice Arena once again open to traffic. The dam forms the college’s scenic pond and controls water flow of the Lincoln River tributary that runs through the 350-plus acre campus.…

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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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