Cloudy today, possible rain overnight.

December 26, 2014
Cloudy today, possible rain overnight.

The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Friday, Dec. 26, 2014: Increasing clouds, with a high near 44. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph. Tonight: A 40 percent chance of rain after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014: A 40…

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79th District Court sentencings

December 26, 2014
79th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Andrew Lawrence Barrette, 51, of 127 S. James St., Ludington, was found guilty Nov. 26 of allowing a person to drive in violation. He was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; $335 in fines and costs; and…

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Merry Christmas!

December 24, 2014
Merry Christmas!

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A Christmas dinner for all.

December 24, 2014
A Christmas dinner for all.

Video here. LUDINGTON — The 28th annual Community Christmas Dinner will be held Christmas Day from noon to 2 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 501 E. Danaher St. Chairman Noel Niemann said  the dinner is free to anyone who would like to attend. “Everyone is welcome to serve and be served.” If people cannot be there and would like to have a…

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Wet (but not necessarily white) Christmas likely.

December 24, 2014
Wet (but not necessarily white) Christmas likely.

The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014: Rain and snow before 1 p.m., then rain between 1 and 4 p.m., then rain and snow after 4 p.m.. High near 37. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%.…

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Welcome to the world! Recent births.

December 23, 2014
Welcome to the world! Recent births.

Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook.  Welcome to the world! Marie Jeanne Raven, the daughter of Andrea and Dean Raven of Ludington, was born Dec. 18, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Quinn Patrick McKenna, the son of Brittany Rand and Patrick McKenna of Ludington, was born Dec. 18, 2014…

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Let’s give more hugs.

December 23, 2014

Renew.  Rebuild. Recover is a blog submitted by West Michigan Community Mental Health. The BringChange2Mind Facebook page is dedicated to fighting stigma regarding mental health conditions and also raising awareness to everyday mental health issues.  A recent post reminds us that the mere action of hugging another person provides a boost to our physical health and mental wellbeing.  Touching another…

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Car-deer crashes continue to plague motorists.

December 23, 2014
Car-deer crashes continue to plague motorists.

AMBER TWP. — Deputies from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to two car-deer crashes in the same location within four minutes of each other during the early morning hours of Monday, Dec. 22. The crashes occurred at US-10 and Stiles Road at 1:43 a.m. and 1:47 a.m. No injuries were reported in either crash. Other MCSO activity on Monday,…

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Making history.

December 22, 2014
Making history.

See video here.  By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — History was made this afternoon when Susan Sniegowski was sworn in as the 51st Circuit Court judge, making her the first female judge to serve in Mason and Lake counties. Sniegowski was also Mason County’s first female prosecutor. The swearing in ceremony was the last official act of Judge Richard I.…

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17-year-old Scottville man arrested for felonious assault

December 22, 2014
17-year-old Scottville man arrested for felonious assault

SHERMAN TWP. — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post arrested a 17-year-old Scottville man for felonious assault Friday, Dec. 19, at 10:49 p.m. in the 3000 block of North Tuttle Road. No additional information was immediately available. Other MSP weekend activity includes: Friday, Dec. 19, 2014 – 7:11 p.m., car/deer crash, US-31 and Mavis Rd., Victory Twp. Sunday,…

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Sex offender arrest among sheriff activity.

December 22, 2014
Sex offender arrest among sheriff activity.

BRANCH TWP. — A 43-year-old Scottville man was arrested for sex offender violation – failure to notify of an address change, which is a four-year felony, after Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies followed up on a tip Saturday, Dec. 20, at 2:54 p.m. in the 7800 block of East US-10. Other weekend MCSO activity includes: Friday, Dec. 19, 2014 –…

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Obit: Clara Malburg, 91, Scottville.

December 22, 2014

Clara Julia Malburg, aged 91 longtime resident of Scottville, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.   Clara was born on September 20, 1923 in Mason County, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Hoffman) Adrieansen, and married Henry Malburg on October 4, 1941 at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church in Scottville.  They celebrated 56 years together…

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Rain possible today through Wednesday. White Christmas may happen.

December 22, 2014
Rain possible today through Wednesday. White Christmas may happen.

The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Monday, Dec. 22, 2014: A 50 percent chance of rain after 1 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Southeast wind around 17 mph. Tonight: Rain, possibly mixed with freezing rain. Low around 37. Breezy, with an east southeast wind 20 to 22 mph. Chance of…

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Helping those in need at Christmas time.

December 20, 2014
Helping those in need at Christmas time.

See VIDEO HERE. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Christmas is not always an easy time of year for families struggling financially. Thanks to the Salvation Army of Ludington and St. Simon’s Parish — and donations from many area companies and individuals — Christmas was made easier for a few hundred of those families today. For the third year, the…

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A gift to the community.

December 20, 2014
A gift to the community.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The congregation of St. John’s Lutheran Church has spread some Christmas cheer this season that’s sure to touch many lives. Earlier this week, the church gave out almost $20,000 to various community programs. The community came from two bequests the church received nearly two years ago totaling almost $1 million. After receiving the bequests,…

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Corrections officers graduate from WSCC academy.

December 20, 2014
Corrections officers graduate from WSCC academy.

VICTORY TWP. – A group of area corrections officers recently completed West Shore Community College’s Corrections Officer Training Program, a Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) approved 320-hour certification program for personnel supervising inmates in state prisons. The academy program focuses on providing the skills necessary to maintain safety and security within a correctional facility. During a 14-week period, the academy covers over 50…

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Branch robbery suspect faces 6 charges here, at least 4 in Muskegon Co.

December 19, 2014
Branch robbery suspect faces 6 charges here, at least 4 in Muskegon Co.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. MUSKEGON — The man arrested for last Friday’s armed robbery at the Branch Grocery faces a six-count felony warrant for robbing the eastern Mason County store. He also has been charged in four separate cases of armed robbery in Muskegon County, where he is currently being held. Mark Anthony Miller, 41, of Muskegon Township, has not…

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Downtown Communications and Marketing Manager

December 19, 2014

LUDINGTON — The Downtown Development Authority is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Downtown Communications and Marketing Manager. This is a part-time hourly position. Weekly hours average 25-29 hours per week, dependent on season. Some weeks may have increased hours due to events. The ideal candidate possesses knowledge of Adobe systems, has strong interpersonal skills, and is highly organized.…

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Threats, verbal dispute top sheriff activity

December 19, 2014
Threats, verbal dispute top sheriff activity

HAMLIN TWP. — Mason County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a threats complaint Thursday, Dec. 18, at 6:18 p.m. in the 5800 block of Mavis Rd. and a verbal domestic dispute at 8:01 p.m. in the 7200 block of White Swan Lane. MCSO also responded to a car/deer crash at 3 a.m. at Hawley and Brye in Riverton Township. No…

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Mostly sunny today, cloudy tonight.

December 19, 2014
Mostly sunny today, cloudy tonight.

The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Friday, Dec. 19, 2014: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Light north wind. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind. Sunset: 5:10 p.m.  Sunrise: 8:16 a.m.  Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014:  Cloudy, with a high near 35. South southeast wind 3 to 5…

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MSP called to family dispute

December 19, 2014
MSP called to family dispute

HAMLIN TWP. — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police were called to the 5000 block of Mavis Road Thursday, Dec. 18, at 9:45 a.m. for a family dispute. MSP also responded to a one-car property damage accident Thursday at 4:15 p.m. at Chauvez Road and Lakeshore Drive in Pere Marquette Township. The state police also handled…

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