Parent meeting at museum.

June 18, 2015

LUDINGTON — The Great Start Parent Coalition Collaborative of Mason County will hold a meeting on Monday, June 29 at Sandcastles Children’s Museum, 129 E. Ludington Ave., from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dinner will be provided for families from 5:30 to 6 p.m. A parent meeting will follow from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Children will be able to play in…

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Recent death, reported June 18, 2015.

June 18, 2015

Marjorie A. Vodvarka, 76, of Ludington passed away on June 17, 2015 at Willowbrook Care Facility. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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As weather heats up, police calls increase

June 17, 2015
As weather heats up, police calls increase

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 local law enforcement activity from Tuesday, June 16, 2015: – 3:02 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, US-10 and Gordon, Amber Twp. – 6:16 a.m., (MCSO), two-vehicle crash, no injuries, State and Elm, City of Scottville.…

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Capturing the flag for fitness.

June 17, 2015
Capturing the flag for fitness.

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Oaktree Academy students participated in a Win with Wellness event Tuesday by participating in a the game “capture the flag” and other fitness activities. The kids earned points for Win with Wellness Fit Club rewards. Win with Wellness is a health initiative of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital aimed at promoting awareness and participation in healthy lifestyle activities…

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Win with Wellness seminar to focus on healthy habits.

June 17, 2015

LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital will host a Win with Wellness seminar titled Heathy Habits for a Healthier You on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 6 p.m. at Ludington High School cafeteria, 508 N. Washington Ave. Elizabeth Donnely-Johnson is a community outreach coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Association, Michigan Great Lakes Chapter, and she will present information on how to…

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Gus Buster meeting June 19.

June 17, 2015

LUDINGTON — A mandatory meeting for all participating Super Busters and Gus Busters will be held on Friday, June 19 at 6 p.m. at Ludington City Hall, located at 400 S. Harrison Street. For more information, contact the Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce at 231-845-0324.

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Hart man arrested after pointing toy gun at vehicle on U.S. 10.

June 16, 2015
Hart man arrested after pointing toy gun at vehicle on U.S. 10.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in -Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Hart man was arrested Tuesday night for allegedly pointing a gun at another vehicle while traveling west on U.S. 10 about 7:30 p.m. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the man was a passenger in a vehicle. He reportedly pointed a gun at another vehicle occupied by a woman and…

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Canoeists rescued from PM River.

June 16, 2015
Canoeists rescued from PM River.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 44-year-old father and his 15-year-old son were rescued from the Pere Marquette River Tuesday afternoon after the canoe they were in capsized. The Leo, Indiana residents were guests at Barothy Lodge and had rented a canoe, according to Branch Township Fire Chief Steve McVicker. They headed down river about a quarter mile from the…

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Rolling Thunder bike show at Scottville senior center.

June 16, 2015

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Senior Center will host Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Club for a bike show on Thursday, June 18 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The veterans affairs benefit and open house will include must by Just Country. There will also be an auction highlighting a patriotic quilt donated by Sandy’s Quilters Club. Food and beverage will also be available.

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Freedom Festival parade entry deadline extended.

June 16, 2015

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees have extended the entry deadline for the 2015 Freedom Festival Grand Parade until Wednesday, June 24, 2015. The Freedom Festival Grand Parade will be held on Saturday, July 4, 2015, at 2 p.m. in downtown Ludington. In the event of inclement weather on July 4, the Freedom Festival Grand Parade will not be rescheduled.…

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Ludington ambassadors wanted.

June 16, 2015

Do you love Ludington? Do you love talking to people? The Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is looking for social, outgoing, active locals of all ages to volunteer a couple days throughout the summer to greet out of town guests and provide helpful area information. Ambassadors will be deployed beginning June 19 during busy weekends and at special events and…

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Pentwater – a place to call home

June 16, 2015
Pentwater – a place to call home

PENTWATER — In an effort to promote the year-round benefits of the charming village, community leaders and citizens have launched a campaign to attract more people to live in Pentwater. The Pentwater Chamber of Commerce prominently carries a new message, “Discover Pentwater. Come for a Day. A Week. A Life” on its website. “To the surprise of many visitors, Pentwater…

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Police respond to crashes, trespassing complaints.

June 16, 2015
Police respond to crashes, trespassing complaints.

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. The following was the activity of local law enforcement Monday, June 15, 2015.   8:40 a.m.: Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) responded to a two vehicle crash at Pere Marquette Highway and Kistler Road, Summit Township. 10:47 a.m.: Ludington Police Department (LPD) responded…

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Man injured after RV falls on him.

June 16, 2015
Man injured after RV falls on him.

AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 60-year-old Twin Lake man was injured after a recreational vehicle fell on top of him at Fun-N-Sun RV Sales, 66 N. Dennis Road, Tuesday morning. According to sheriff’s deputies on scene, the man was an employee of Fun-N-Sun. he and another employee, a 46-year-old man, were underneath the approximate 40-feet long motorhome when it hydraulic lift…

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Scottville commission to survey residents about future of alleyway.

June 16, 2015

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission is going to ask residents along an unimproved  dead end alley what they would like to see the city do with the alley. The decision was made Monday during the commission’s regular meeting. It was a follow-up to a concern raised by owners of a home on Scott Street, who…

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Raffle during arts and crafts fest supports artisan center

June 16, 2015
Raffle during arts and crafts fest supports artisan center

PENTWATER — The Annual Spring Fest Raffle for the Pentwater Artisan Learning Center will take place this weekend during the Pentwater Chamber of Commerce’s Spring Fest. Spring Fest, which is an annual arts and craft festival, is set for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Village Green. Over 100…

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Obituary: Robert Ayers, 88, Ludington.

June 16, 2015
Obituary: Robert Ayers, 88, Ludington.

Robert Earl Ayers, age 88 of Ludington passed away on Sunday June 14, 2015 at the Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence in Muskegon. He was born on December 2, 1926 in Ludington, son of the late Earl and Louise (Zachow) Ayers.  Robert attended Ludington High School and graduated with the class of 1944.  He then enlisted in the United States Army…

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Recent deaths, reported June 16, 2015.

June 16, 2015

Janet Wilson, 72, of Ludington passed away at her home in Scottville. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral and Cremation Center, Ludington. D. Raymond, 90, of Hart passed away on June 14, 2015 at his home in Hart. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral and Cremation Center, Ludington. Ronald Knowles, 80, of Ludington passed away on June 14, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in…

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Help wanted: news reporter.

June 15, 2015

Mason County Press and Media Group 31 LLC are looking for a reporter to cover municipal, school and general news beats.  Journalism experience and/or familiarity of local politics, governments, commerce and schools preferred. Should have a basic understanding of computers, photography and social media. Video and audio experience a bonus! Must have laptop or tablet and mobile phone. This is…

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Obituary: Ronald Houk, 81, Ludington.

June 15, 2015
Obituary: Ronald Houk, 81, Ludington.

Rev. Dr. Ronald Arlington Houk, aged 81 of Ludington passed away on Friday, June 12, 2015 at Mercy Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids.  Dr. Houk was born on June 15, 1933 in Ludington the son of Arlington and Reva (Kistler) Houk, and graduated from Sparta High School.  He served his country during the Korean Conflict with the United…

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Welcome to the world! Recent births.

June 15, 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.  Ryah Ann Nichols, daughter of Samantha Yennior and Joshua Nichols of Ludington, was born on May 30, 2015 at Spectrum Health Grand Rapids Hospital.…

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