Citizen’s call leads to ‘super drunk’ driving arrest

March 26, 2015
Citizen’s call leads to ‘super drunk’ driving arrest

The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. —  A 52-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for operating with a high blood alcohol content/”super drunk” following a citizen’s call Wednesday, March 25, at 10:09 p.m.…

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Obituary: The Rev. William Collins.

March 26, 2015

The Rev. A.D. William Collins, 79 of Ludington, known as “Rev. Bill” by his friends, passed away from this life on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at his winter residence in Ocala, Florida.    He is survived by his wife of 59 years Donna Lee, children David (Debby) Collins, Karen (Paul) Bonnette, Richard (Karla) Collins, Anne (Greg) Winiarski, 13 grandchildren and two older…

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Recent deaths. March 26, 2015.

March 26, 2015

Herbert “Bud” Hall, 94, of Scottville passed away Tuesday, March 24 in Grand Rapids. Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Hermine Lichte, 79, of Ludington passed away on March 24, 2015 at her home. Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Bonnie Pfefferle, 58, of Scottville passed away on March 24, 2015 at her home.…

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Fire damages 2-year-old home

March 26, 2015
Fire damages 2-year-old home

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. PENTWATER TWP. — A home that had been built just two years ago at 6909 Hilltop Court in the Madison Ridge Subdivision received extensive interior damage due to a fire Wednesday night, March 25. No one was injured in the blaze. Pentwater and Hart fire departments were dispatched to the scene at about 10:30 p.m., and…

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Beatles and Eagles tribute bands to perform at West Shore Bank’s Rhythm & Dunes.

March 25, 2015
Beatles and Eagles tribute bands to perform at West Shore Bank’s Rhythm & Dunes.

LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank’s 2015 Rhythm and Dunes series will include tribute to The Beatles and The Eagles. The Long Run — Experience the Eagles will perform on Saturday, July 25 and Britain’s Finest, The Complete Beatles Experience, will perform on Saturday, Aug. 1 at Waterfront Park in Ludington. Both shows are free at will begin at 7 p.m.…

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Ludington man arrested for absconding parole

March 25, 2015
Ludington man arrested for absconding parole

The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 33-year-old Ludington man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Tuesday, March 24, at 1:14 a.m. following a traffic stop at Pere Marquette Highway and Hesslund on two…

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Scottville commissioner Bonnie Pfefferle passes away.

March 25, 2015
Scottville commissioner Bonnie Pfefferle passes away.

SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commissioner Bonnie Pfefferle, 58, passed away Tuesday, March 24, after a long fight with cancer. Pfefferle was a strong supporter of Scottville and a fan of Notre Dame University. “She is irreplaceable,” City Manager Amy Williams said. “Bonnie was the type of person who would volunteer no matter what. When she got cancer, six or seven…

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Advocating for the arts.

March 24, 2015
Advocating for the arts.

VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College students observed Arts Advocacy Day Tuesday by creating art collaboratively on a stretched canvas. The canvas will be on display somewhere on campus in the very near future. The event was sponsored by the WSCC Student Senate. Photos submitted by Aubrey Healy.

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Freezing rain possible tonight.

March 24, 2015
Freezing rain possible tonight.

The weather report is sponsored by Cottage Renovators, 231-425-6597, www.cottagerenovators.com. There is a chance of freezing rain overnight, mainly after 4 a.m. Low around 31. Southeast wind 14 to 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. Wednesday, March 25, 2015: Rain, mainly before 2 p.m. High near 42.…

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Recent death, March 24, 2015.

March 24, 2015

Rev. William Collins, 79 of Ludington, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 24 in Ocala, Florida.  Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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Structures, vehicles destroyed by fire.

March 24, 2015
Structures, vehicles destroyed by fire.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. BRANCH TWP. — Two structures and several other items were destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon at 8349 E. Decker Rd. Property owner Carl Klepser said he was burning papers in a burning barrel and thought the fire was extinguished. He went inside his home and then heard a popping noise. When he came out, he discovered…

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Manistee man arrested for B&E of Ludington business.

March 24, 2015
Manistee man arrested for B&E of Ludington business.

LUDINGTON — Jason Neil MacDonald, 34, of 231 1/2 Second Ave., Manistee, was arrested by Ludington Police Department March 21 in connection to a breaking and entering that occurred last year at Max’s Small Engine Repair. MacDonald had been extradited from Hillsdale County where he had been jailed for offenses not related to the Mason County charges. He has been…

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Man found not guilty in CSC trial.

March 24, 2015
Man found not guilty in CSC trial.

LUDINGTON — A Ludington man was found not guilty of criminal sexual conduct during a two-day trial in 51st Circuit Court this week. Ricardo Reyes, 50, of 5740 W. Barton Rd., Pere Maquette Twp., was arrested Oct. 3 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office for a high court misdemeanor of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. Fourth degree CSC alleges sexual contact, typically…

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The Business Report: Safe Harbor Credit Union, featuring services in over 250 locations.

March 24, 2015
The Business Report: Safe Harbor Credit Union, featuring services in over 250 locations.

Mason County Press is provided free to its readers through the generous support of advertisers. Today, we feature one of those advertisers, Safe Harbor Credit Union, in The Business Report.  LUDINGTON — What started out as a financial service for employees of the Ludington Dow Chemical Plant has turned into a credit union that services over 270 employer or community groups.…

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Olympian will speak at several events.

March 24, 2015
Olympian will speak at several events.

LUDINGTON — Two-time U.S. Olympic silver medalist Gigi Marvin will be speaking the weekend of April 11 and 12. She is being sponsored by the Mason County Sports Hall of Fame. Marvin will be the focus of three presentations over the weekend of April 11 and 12. Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is hosting a coaches’ breakfast for the first 50…

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Shoplifting, larceny, assault top police activity

March 24, 2015
Shoplifting, larceny, assault top police activity

The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. Recent local law enforcement activity includes: Saturday, March 21, 2015: – 2:34 a.m., (MSP), assault, PM Hwy. and US-10. – noon, (MSP), a 23-year-old Ludington man was arrested for retail fraud (shoplifting) in the 4000…

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Jaycees to seek grants to improve mini golf.

March 23, 2015
Jaycees to seek grants to improve mini golf.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees service club is attempting to seek a $45,000 recreation passport grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and a $10,000 grant from the Mason County Community Foundation for renovations at the mini golf course located at Stearns Park. The City of Ludington voted Monday at its regular meeting to…

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Citizen raises concerns about skate park.

March 23, 2015
Citizen raises concerns about skate park.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A Pere Marquette Township resident expressed her concerns about the condition of the Ludington skate plaza at Stearns Park during Monday night’s city council meeting. Jennifer Strahan spoke during public comment of the council’s regular meeting. Stahan thanked the city, volunteers and donors who created the skate park in 2008. She said her children,…

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Ludington sidewalk replacement ordinance change proposal.

March 23, 2015

LUDINGTON — A proposed amendment to the city code would require homebuyers to pay 50% of the cost of installing a new sidewalk, where non exists, when they buy a home. If the ordinance is passed at the next city council meeting, homebuyers would also be required to pay 50% of the cost of replacing sidewalks that are in need…

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Ludington raises water rates.

March 23, 2015

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Users of the City of Ludington municipal water system will be paying more beginning May 1. During its regular meeting Monday night, Ludington city council voted to increase the rates. “As you know, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) is requiring the city to complete significant upgrades to the water treatment plant and…

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Lakestride events are June 12 and 13.

March 23, 2015
Lakestride events are June 12 and 13.

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Lakestride events will be held June 12 and 13. The events will include registration at Stearns Park on Friday, June 12, which includes a spaghetti dinner, which will be a fundraiser for Meals on Wheels. There will also be a 1 mile fun run Friday night that will start and finish near the beach, with the…

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