Arts center to observe Earth Day.

February 8, 2015

LUDINGTON— In observance of the 45th Anniversary of Earth Day artists are invited to submit original works of art for a Celebration of Earth Day Art Exhibition at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts. This exhibit will feature artistic interpretations of the celebration of Earth Day, explore the beauty of the natural world, share an environmental message, and/or propose…

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Outdoors show to bring speakers, vendors to local enthusiasts.

February 8, 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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Firefighters stop garage fire from spreading into house.

February 7, 2015
Firefighters stop garage fire from spreading into house.

FREE SOIL TWP. — Firefighters were able to prevent a fire from spreading from a garage into the attached house Saturday morning. Free Soil/Meade and Grant Twp. fire departments were called to a home in the 2000 block of East Hoague Road about 10:45 a.m. Free Soil/Meade Fire Chief Vince Williams said the fire started in a chimney and spread…

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The Millennials: Willie Reed continues his family’s legacy.

February 7, 2015
The Millennials: Willie Reed continues his family’s legacy.

Editor’s Note: Sustaining a community and keeping it vibrant requires diversity on many levels, especially among age groups. An unintended movement the last few years has been the increased number of millennials who have taken a role in community and business leadership in Mason County. A millennial, also known as Generation Y, is defined as a person who was born…

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The Light Chaser: Exposure and understanding ISO and shutter speed.

February 7, 2015
The Light Chaser: Exposure and understanding ISO and shutter speed.

This site is brought to you free through the generosity of our advertisers. Today we would like to feature a new advertiser, MyProLab.com, the official photographic lab of Media Group 31 (our parent company) and Alway Photography. The Light Chaser. A blog by Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Chapter 3: Exposure, understanding ISO.  Have you ever taken a picture that just turned…

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Tips for safely downloading phone apps.

February 7, 2015
Tips for safely downloading phone apps.

Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com. Many people don’t think twice about downloading phone applications, whether to play a game, deposit checks or keep in touch with friends and family. But before you install another app, read these downloading safety tips. What’s at Risk? Apps often ask for access to your personal information before you can…

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FloraCraft named Wal-Mart Supplier of the Year.

February 6, 2015
FloraCraft named Wal-Mart Supplier of the Year.

ORLANDO, Fla. — FloraCraft of Ludington was recently named Wal-Mart’s 2014 Supplier of the Year during the retail chain’s Year Beginning Meeting in Orlando. “The fact that Walmart is the world’s largest retailer, makes this recognition for excellence a unique and very special honor for FloraCraft,” said Lee Schoenherr, chairman of FloraCraft’s board of directors.  . Several key performance indicators…

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Obit: Jeannette Greiner, 77, Scottville.

February 6, 2015
Obit: Jeannette Greiner, 77, Scottville.

Jeanette M. Greiner, age 77, of Scottville, passed on to her new life at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her beloved family and friends. Jeannette died on February 6. She was born on March 11, 1937 in Ludington to John L. and Julia (Doran) McDonald, and attended St. Simon grade school and high school, living just down the street from…

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History Prize will go on without CVB, founder says.

February 6, 2015

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. The Ludington Area Visitors and Convention Bureau has separated itself from History Prize. However, the founder of the organization says she will continue to bring the event to Ludington. A press release from the CVB stated the History Prize Board met recently and voted unanimously to not be part of the event and further that the…

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79th District Court arraignments

February 6, 2015
79th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Antonio Jesus Gonzales, 27, of 1133 Hazel Rd., Hart, was arrested Jan. 27 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for two felony counts of controlled substance, possession of narcotic or cocaine less than 25 grams; one count…

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79th District Court sentencings

February 6, 2015

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Jonathan Sherrod Soloman-Jones, 23, of 709 E. Filer St., Ludington, was found guilty Feb. 3 of domestic violence. He was sentenced to 28 days in jail with credit for 28 days served; $700 in fines and costs; 93 days discretionary jail for one…

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Electronics stolen

February 6, 2015
Electronics stolen

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police are investigating a larceny from a building in which electronics were stolen in the 4000 block of West US-10 Thursday, Feb. 5, at 2:46 p.m. Other MSP activity Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015 includes: – 7:23 p.m., hit and run, Stolberg and 28th, Branch Twp. – 11:20…

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DWLS, marijuana possession arrest

February 6, 2015
DWLS, marijuana possession arrest

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. AMBER TWP. — A 43-year-old Ludington man was arrested by the Mason…

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Flurries possible before 2, cloudy tonight.

February 6, 2015
Flurries possible before 2, cloudy tonight.

The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Friday, Feb. 6, 2015:  A chance of flurries before 2 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 27. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph. Tonight: Cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 8 to 10 mph. Sunset: 6:03 p.m.  Sunrise: 7:58 a.m.  Saturday, Feb.…

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MCC leases new bus fleet, enters service agreement with Ludington.

February 5, 2015

SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central School District is in the process of replacing its aging school bus fleet with new, fuel efficient and  safer buses. The school drecently came to a lease agreement with CH&H/Hoekstra Trucking. According to Superintendent Jeff Mount, five new buses have been leased and this new lease agreement will replace the remaining old buses.   The district has…

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Shakespeare group to read ‘Hamlet’

February 5, 2015

LUDINGTON — The Shakespeare Reading Group will begin reading “Hamlet” when it meets Thursday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts. “Hamlet,” is one of the better-known of Shakespeare’s tragedies and has several main characters. SRG participants read the script for the different characters. An informal discussion is held at the end of each…

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Governor holds signing ceremony dedicating Trooper Butterfield highway.

February 5, 2015
Governor holds signing ceremony dedicating Trooper Butterfield highway.

LANSING — State Rep. Ray Franz honored fallen State Trooper Paul K. Butterfield at a Tuesday bill signing with Gov. Rick Snyder that named a portion of M-116 in Mason County after the fallen trooper. “Paul’s death is a terrible tragedy. He risked his life every day for the people of this community and now Trooper Butterfield’s life will be forever…

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Recent deaths, Feb. 5, 2015.

February 5, 2015

William Lemere, 46, of Ludington passed away on February 5, 2015 at his home. Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Carl Brogren, 59, of Ludington passed away on February 5, 2015 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Gail L. Bluhm, 75, of Pentwater, passed away on February 5, 2015. King Funeral…

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Woman crashes into business, arrested for driving under the influence of drugs

February 5, 2015
Woman crashes into business, arrested for driving under the influence of drugs

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 49-year Ludington woman was arrested for operating while under the influence of drugs Wednesday morning, Feb. 4, after she drove her vehicle into the side of Big Apple Bagels, according the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. There were no injuries in the one-vehicle crash which occurred at 8:59 a.m., police said. This free news service is…

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Snow showers possible today.

February 5, 2015
Snow showers possible today.

The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015:  A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 5 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as zero. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.…

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Welcome to the world! Recent births.

February 4, 2015

Welcome to the world! Lucille Helen Bieniek, the daughter of Kala and Steve Bieniek of Custer Township, was born Jan. 29, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Addisyn Marie Monton, the daughter of Trisha Schultz and Paul Monton of Scottville, was born Feb. 1, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Sophia Mae-Jasmin Obrinski, the daughter of Brenda and David Obrinski…

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