Suspected Walmart shoplifters flee, 1 captured.

December 12, 2014
Suspected Walmart shoplifters flee, 1 captured.

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Stolen property valued at $1,546.98 was recovered in the woods and along the roadside near Walmart shortly after 3 a.m. Friday by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies after responding to a retail fraud involving “multiple subjects,” a sheriff’s report states. “Subjects fled on foot, and one subject was captured,” according to Sheriff Kim Cole. A 20-year-old Ludington…

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Tree falls on vehicle.

December 12, 2014
Tree falls on vehicle.

HAMLIN TWP. — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post responded to a report of a tree that fell on a vehicle at Dewey and Lincoln roads Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 2:30 p.m. MSP also responded to a two-car property damage accident Wednesday at 2:29 p.m. at US-10 and Jebavy Road. No injuries were reported. The MSP Report is brought…

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All-weather driving tips for teens.

December 12, 2014
All-weather driving tips for teens.

Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville, www.erindoan.com. Your teen drivers are bound to encounter bad weather on the road. Are you confident they can handle it? Help prepare them with these driving tips for traveling in heavy rain, sleet, snow, ice, fog and other severe weather. How to Establish Safe Driving Habits Driving too fast for…

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Partly cloudy today, becoming cloudy overnight.

December 12, 2014
Partly cloudy today, becoming cloudy overnight.

The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Friday, Dec. 12, 2014: Partly cloudy skies with a high of 33F. Winds light and variable. Tonight: Partly cloudy skies in the evening then becoming cloudy overnight. Low of 31F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset: 5:09 p.m.  Sunrise: 8:12 a.m.  Saturday,…

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December activities at Ludington library.

December 11, 2014

LUDINGTON — The following are special events happening at the Mason County District Library Ludington branch this month: Handmade gifts: A chance for last-minute Christmas gift givers to create handmade gifts. Monday, Dec. 22 and Tuesday, Dec. 23, noon to 5 p.m. Supplies will be provided. Open to all ages. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Winter…

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Man arrested after ‘huffing’ keyboard duster in Walmart; another man arrested with crack while being booked.

December 11, 2014
Man arrested after ‘huffing’ keyboard duster in Walmart; another man arrested with crack while being booked.

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Two suspects were arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office in separate, bizarre incidents Wednesday, Dec. 10. The first arrest occurred at 11:40 a.m. in Walmart, in the 4800 block of W. US-10, after deputies responded to a report of a “person huffing” in the building. During a pat down of the 23-year-old subject (no city…

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MCC refinance expected to save taxpayers money.

December 11, 2014
MCC refinance expected to save taxpayers money.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central School District is in the process of refinancing its most current building debt, a move that will save taxpayers about $801,658 in interest over the next 12 years. The interest savings is tied to the district’s 2006 millage vote which paid for the building of Scottville Upper Elementary, a new gymnasium…

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Historic home tour to benefit HELP Ministries.

December 11, 2014
Historic home tour to benefit HELP Ministries.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — When Lisa and Jon Runk purchased the historic Mack home at 110 N. Columbia Ave. two years ago, they knew they wanted to share it with others. The couple is offering an opportunity for the public to tour the home and to also help a local charity this Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m.…

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Scottville senior center holiday open house.

December 11, 2014

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Area Senior Center will hold a holiday open house and Santa shoppe on Monday, Dec. 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. The event will feature a chocolate bar, coffee, holiday cookies and handcrafted gifts. The center is located at 140 South Main St., downtown Scottville

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Shakespeare reading group meets tonight.

December 11, 2014

LUDINGTON — The Shakespeare Reading Group meets tonight at 7 p.m. in the Performance Underground at Ludington Area Center for the Arts. The group will complete the reading of “Troilus and Crossida” beginning with Act V, Scene 1. In January, SRG will begin reading “Hamlet.” The interactive is open to all who have a “Love of Shakespeare,” the group meets once a…

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Historical museum readies for 2015

December 11, 2014
Historical museum readies for 2015

Story and photos contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — Even though a dozen Pentwater Historical Society volunteers might be battling clutter in their own basements, they happily teamed up Wednesday, Dec. 10, to rid the historical museum’s lower level of unneeded stuff. “It’s really a labor of love,” said Glenn Beavis, chair of the museum’s building and grounds committee. “This…

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Governor orders flags lowered to honor fallen deputy.

December 10, 2014

LANSING — Gov. Rick Snyder today ordered U.S. flags within the state Capitol complex and on all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, Dec. 12 in honor of former Ingham County Sheriff’s Deputy Grant William Whitaker, who died Sunday. Whitaker, 25, of Stockbridge, died in the line of duty as the result of injuries sustained from a…

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Ludington man sent to prison for third-offense domestic violence

December 10, 2014
Ludington man sent to prison for third-offense domestic violence

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 40-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to three to 10 years in a Michigan Department of Corrections prison Tuesday, Dec. 9, in 51st Circuit Court for third-offense domestic violence. Adam Wayne Nelson, of 503 First St., was found guilty by a jury, Nov. 20. He was also convicted by the court of habitual…

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Deputies busy with crash, verbal disputes

December 10, 2014
Deputies busy with crash, verbal disputes

RIVERTON TWP. — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office was called to the scene of a personal injury accident at Meisenheimer and Schwass roads (see related story) and responded to two verbal disputes and one verbal domestic situation Tuesday. The following is MCSO activity for Tuesday, Dec.9, 2014: – 8:46 a.m., suspicious vehicle, First St. near Brye Rd., Amber Twp., case…

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Photographic prints from a professional lab make great Christmas presents.

December 10, 2014
Photographic prints from a professional lab make great Christmas presents.

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. Are you tired of getting photos made from your digital files only to have them fade away in a year or two? MyProLab.com…

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Farm Bureau fruit sale begins today.

December 10, 2014

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Farm Bureau Citrus Fruit Sale begins today. Citrus Fruit direct from Farm Bureau members in Florida can be purchased at the Mason County FarmvBureau /Shoup Farm Bureau Insurance Agency offices, 106 S. Main Street in Scottville or at Tractor Supply, 4572 W. US 10 in Amber Twonship; or call 231-757-3833. This is a fundraiser for…

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PM Twp. seeks input on recreation plan.

December 10, 2014

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. – Pere Marquette Charter Township has begun the development of a new five-year township recreation plan.  As part of the process township officials are seeking input from residents and visitors through a survey currently posted on the township’s website: www.pmtwp.org.  The survey link is located on the home page under “Latest News” and can also be found…

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Sunny today.

December 10, 2014
Sunny today.

The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014: Sunny today with a few passing clouds. High of 31F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight, a few clouds. Low 27F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset: 5:09 p.m. Sunrise: 8:10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014:…

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Double JJ Resort Women’s Day.

December 10, 2014

ROTHBURY — Double JJ Resort will hold its first Women’s Day on Friday, Dec. 12 and Saturday, Dec. 13 from noon to 4 p.m. each day. Admission is $3, which includes entry into a drawing to win two tubing passes at the Sundance Slopes. The event will be held at the Back 40 Dance Hall. RSVP at 231-894-3902. The day…

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Newly designed Ford F-150 arrives at local dealership.

December 9, 2014
Newly designed Ford F-150 arrives at local dealership.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TWP. — Great Lakes Ford has become one of the first dealerships in the country to have a newly re-designed F-150 pickup in stock. The model was released for sale last week. One of the major changes is the aluminum body, making the truck 800 pounds lighter than the previous model, which has been the…

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Phillips to appeal murder charges of Baby Kate.

December 9, 2014
Phillips to appeal murder charges of Baby Kate.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Sean Michael Phillips is asking for an appeal of Judge Richard Cooper’s decision to allow the murder charges against him to proceed. Phillips’ attorney, David Glancy, filed the appeal today in 51st Circuit Court. Phillips is charged with the murder of his 4-month-old daughter, Katherine Phillips. Also known as “Baby Kate,” Katherine has been…

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