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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Scottville to end budget year with revenue surplus.

June 15, 2015

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — City Commission is being requested to approve budget amendements during its regular meeting Monday afternoon. The city’s 2014-2015 fiscal budget, which ends June 30, will actually have a $10,000 surplus, even though the city faced increased expenditures this past year. City Manager Amy Williams said the majority of the increases came from the cemetery,…

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Disc golf for Haiti tournament this Saturday.

June 15, 2015

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The second annual Disc Golf for Haiti Tournament will take place on Saturday, June 20 at Mason County Park on West Chauvez Road. Registration begins at noon with a players’ meeting at 12:45 p.m. and play starting at 1 p.m. Proceeds of the event will benefit the St. Simon’s Parish Hearts to Haiti Outreach, which sponsors the…

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Patriotic concert scheduled for June 28.

June 15, 2015

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The United Methodist Church of Ludington Choir, with the West Shore Community College Choir, in collaboration with area vocalists and musicians will be presenting the sixth annual Let Freedom Ring! patriotic concert. As in years past, the event provides an array of inspirational music, from traditional to contemporary that reflects the unique American spirit of freedom…

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MDMA, marijuana arrest

June 15, 2015
MDMA, marijuana arrest

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police arrested a 23-year-old Chicago man Friday, June 12, at 5:32 p.m. for possession of methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)/ecstasy/molly and marijuana at US-31 and PM Hwy. The following is other local…

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Safe Harbor Credit Union provides convenient checking.

June 15, 2015
Safe Harbor Credit Union provides convenient checking.

Mason County Press is provided to our readers for free, thanks to the generous support of our advertisers. One of those great advertisers is Safe Harbor Credit Union. LUDINGTON — Safe Harbor Credit Union offers convenient checking accounts for its members. Members do not pay deposit fees, check writing fees nor do they have to maintain a minimum balance. “Since…

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Recent deaths, reported June 15, 2015.

June 15, 2015

Rev. Dr. Ronald A. Houk, 81, of Ludington died Friday, June 12.  Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Robert Ayers, 88, of Ludington passed away on June 14, 2015 at Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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Help wanted: MCP news reporter 

June 14, 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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West Michigan Works Video Short: Starving Artist Brewery.

June 14, 2015
West Michigan Works Video Short: Starving Artist Brewery.

  By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  AMBER TOWNSHIP — Andy Thomas has recently turned his hobby into a business. He has taken his love of beer and his passion for brewing beer to the next level. Starving Artists Brewery is about to launch its first sales at local establishments. The variety of craft beers are made in an old, restored barn…

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Michigan’s redistricting web: Part 3.

June 14, 2015

The Mitten Memo. A blog by Nick Krieger. See part 1 here See part 2 here Michigan’s bipartisan apportionment commission had proven itself unable to effectively redistrict the Michigan Legislature.  The eight commissioners had regularly split along party lines.  Each time this happened, the matter had ended up before the Michigan Supreme Court for resolution.  Predictably, the apportionment commission deadlocked…

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35th annual Lakestride is Saturday.

June 12, 2015
35th annual Lakestride is Saturday.

Listen and watch the MCP Webcast here.  LUDINGTON – With the Ludington Lakestride taking place for 35 years, Gary Andersen knows a few things about the race and to make it one of the most successful and well attended in Michigan. Joining forces with Tom and Patricia Ezdebski, co-chairs of the Childhood Cancer campaign, this year’s race will not only…

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79th District Court arraignments include home invasion, CSC, harboring felons

June 12, 2015
79th District Court arraignments include home invasion, CSC, harboring felons

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Arthur Lee Jackson, 56, of 709 ½ E. Foster St., Ludington, was arrested June 4 by MSP for a felony of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and a second-offense habitual offender notice. Probable cause hearing: June 17 at…

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Welcome to the world! Recent births.

June 12, 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.  Chloe Ann Newberg, the daughter of Kerry and Chad Newberg of Ludington, was born June 4, 2015. Anna Rose Jensen, the daughter of Rose and…

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Sheriff: driver cited in crash, warrant sought

June 12, 2015
Sheriff: driver cited in crash, warrant sought

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. HAMLIN TWP. — A 45-year-old Ludington woman was cited for disregarding a stop sign, and a warrant is being requested for no security/no insurance following a two-vehicle crash that resulted in injuries at Lincoln and Decker roads Thursday, June 11, at 12:36…

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