Chase man sentenced for felony drunk driving.

February 17, 2015
Chase man sentenced for felony drunk driving.

LUDINGTON — A 66-year-old Chase man was sentenced to 12 months jail time today in 51st Circuit Court. Clifford Ray Koster, of 9770 E. US-10, Chase, was arrested Oct. 20 by the Ludington Police Department for a felony of operating under the influence of liquor, third offense, and driving while license suspended, second offense, and habitual offender, fourth offense. Koster…

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Arts center to hold stakeholders’ meeting.

February 17, 2015
Arts center to hold stakeholders’ meeting.

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Center for the Arts will hold an Arts Stakeholder Meeting on March 12 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss arts programming in Mason County and surrounding areas. Artists, patrons and community members with interests in the arts are invited to express their ideas and concerns about art-related needs in…

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Puppettier to entertain at arts center.

February 17, 2015
Puppettier to entertain at arts center.

VICTORY TWP. – He’s only a man, with just two arms and two hands, but audiences and critics alike say that Joseph Cashore works miracles with only the slightest pluck and pull on strings that bind him to more than a dozen of his Cashore Marionettes.             That “miracle” will be on display when Cashore…

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Relay for Life kickoff rally.

February 17, 2015

LUDINGTON – The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Mason County will hold a kickoff rally on Monday, March 2 at the Mason County District Library Ludington branch. The Relay For Life of Mason County is actually more than four months away. Residents are invited to attend the kickoff celebration to learn more about the upcoming event and how…

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Man receives jail for breaking into Ludington home.

February 17, 2015
Man receives jail for breaking into Ludington home.

LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old Ludington man, arrested for second degree home invasion, appeared in 51st Circuit Court today where he was sentenced to 1 year in jail. Fremont Kerricks, 701 E. Ludington Ave., was arrested on Oct. 9 by Ludington Police Dept. and has been in the Mason County Jail since. On Jan. 13, Kerricks accepted a guilty plea of…

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Allied health students compete at regional.

February 17, 2015
Allied health students compete at regional.

MUSKEGON — Local Career and Technical Education (CTE) allied health students recently competed at a Regional Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) competition at Baker College.  There were 22 students from West Shore Educational Service District who competed in a wide range of areas including CPR, medical photography, and physical therapy.   Over 400 students competed from the northern Michigan region.  Students who placed…

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Driver rolls vehicle, flees scene

February 17, 2015
Driver rolls vehicle, flees scene

This free news service is brought to you through the assistance of our great advertisers. The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com; Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com; and Midas Muffler of Ludington and Manistee, 231-845-0392; www.midas.com/ludington-manistee. RIVERTON TWP. — A case is pending against the driver involved in…

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Recent deaths, Feb. 17, 2015.

February 17, 2015

Duane W. Wright, 85, of Ludington passed away on February 15, 2015 at Tendercare of Ludington. Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Warren “Jack” Yeck, 85, of Ludington passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington.   List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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Quiz bowl begins this week.

February 17, 2015

VICTORY TWP. – The West Shore High School Quiz Bowl will be held on February 20 and 27, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Center Stage Theater on the West Shore Community College campus. Competition for the class B and C schools will be held on Feb. 20 and class D schools will compete on Feb. 27. The double elimination tournament…

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Snow showers expected to continue this week.

February 17, 2015
Snow showers expected to continue this week.

The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington,www.urkaautos.com. Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015: Snow showers. High near 17. Wind chill values as low as -2. Northwest wind 15 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around 2 inches. Tonight: Snow showers. Low around 5. Wind chill values…

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The Bottle & Can receives mini grant

February 16, 2015
The Bottle & Can receives mini grant

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Main Street program has granted a $2,500 grant to The Bottle & Can liquor store located at 108 S. Main St. The store, owned by Don and Liz Pasco, will use the money for new signs being placed on the front and back of the building. The signs will go along with a facade renovation that…

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Old engine club to plant crops at Riverside Park.

February 16, 2015
Old engine club to plant crops at Riverside Park.

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission granted permission to the Western Michigan Old Engine Club to use a portion of the old sewer lagoons. The area, at least 2 acres, will be used for the club’s annual plow day in May. Club members will then plant oats in the area and harvest it a few weeks before the show’s annual…

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Towing co. owner: worst visibility ever

February 16, 2015
Towing co. owner: worst visibility ever

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — Chuck Leonard, who owns Oceana Auto and Abrahamson’s towing companies in Ludington and Hart, has been in the towing business for about 55 years and said the Valentine’s Weekend storm was the worst he has ever encountered as far as visibility. The storm created worse visibility conditions than the historical Blizzard of ‘78,…

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Storm wrap-up: 15-vehicle, 11-vehicle simultaneous crashes on US-31; 12-vehicle crash on US-10

February 16, 2015
Storm wrap-up: 15-vehicle, 11-vehicle simultaneous crashes on US-31; 12-vehicle crash on US-10

This free news service is brought to you through the assistance of our great advertisers. The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com; Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com; and Midas Muffler of Ludington and Manistee, 231-845-0392; www.midas.com/ludington-manistee. LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole’s weekend report includes a 15-vehicle…

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Fire authority board seeks raises.

February 16, 2015

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Rural Fire Authority board is requesting its members receive a $15 per meeting increase. Currently, the members of the fire authority board receive $35 per board meeting attended. The board meets 12 times a year. The Mason County Rural Fire Authority is governed by a five person board representing the areas covered by the authority.…

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Snow expected most of the week, wind chills in negative teens today.

February 16, 2015
Snow expected most of the week, wind chills in negative teens today.

The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington,www.urkaautos.com. Washington’s Birthday, Monday, Feb. 16, 2016: Snow showers, mainly after 10 a.m. High near 15. Wind chill values as low as -15. South wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches. Monday night: Snow showers. Low around 15. South…

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The day after…

February 15, 2015
The day after…

HAMLIN TWP. — How bad were the roads Saturday? When Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole warned motorists to stay off the road, the warning was personal. A sheriff’s patrol car became stuck on North Lakeshore Drive early in the afternoon. Sheriff Cole reported on his Facebook page that after waiting nearly seven hours for help, the deputy finally abandoned the…

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Outdoors show to bring speakers, vendors to local enthusiasts.

February 15, 2015

MANISTEE TWP. (Manistee Co.) — A passion for the outdoors by two hunting partners has turned an event that they are hoping will become to premier outdoors show. Curtis Smith and Jimmy Stankowski said they wanted to help others develop their own successful hunting experiences. Last year they put together their first sports show. This year, the Michigan Sports Show…

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Multiple church services canceled Sunday.

February 14, 2015
Multiple church services canceled Sunday.

Closings and cancelations are sponsored by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville, Manistee and Ludington. Multiple church services have been canceled for Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015. Here is the list we have accumulated. If you are aware of a canceling or closing (and have authority to pass that information to the public) please send us a Facebook message or email…

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Thunder snow possible tonight, storm warning extended.

February 14, 2015
Thunder snow possible tonight, storm warning extended.

The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington,www.urkaautos.com. The National Weather Service has extended the snow storm warning until 4 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 15. Snowy and windy conditions with winds north-northeast at 25 to 35 mph are expected to continue. There is even a chance of a thunder. Low temperature will be -3…

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Road commission pulls plow trucks; police urge motorists to STAY OFF ROADS

February 14, 2015
Road commission pulls plow trucks; police urge motorists to STAY OFF ROADS

LUDINGTON — The Valentine’s Day storm is so severe that the Mason County Road Commission has pulled their plow trucks until further notice, a Mason County Sheriff’s Office special statement issued at 5:44 p.m. reported. “The Mason County Board of Commissioners, Mason County Sheriff and Michigan State Police are urging motorists to STAY OFF THE ROADS in Mason County until this…

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