Tribute: Barb White, the First Lady of North Thomas Street.

January 23, 2015

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Barbara White, the “First Lady” of North Thomas Street died Wednesday at her daughter’s home in Mt. Pleasant. For those of us who grew up in Scottville or its immediate vicinity, it’s very likely you swam at the “White House” pool. I certainly can’t speak for her feelings, but get the impression that hanging…

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Cast announced for dinner theater.

January 22, 2015

VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College has announced its cast for the upcoming dinner theater comedy, “Fox on the Fairway.” The Ken Ludwig farce will feature WSCC Performing Arts Scholarship students Kyler McQuesten as Justin and Breanne Tetsloff as Muriel.  WSCC student Maggie Moul is cast as Louise, and area actors Paul Garland, will be seen as Bingham, Sara Brown…

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Last call, dispatcher changing careers.

January 22, 2015
Last call, dispatcher changing careers.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  WEARE TWP. (Oceana Co.) — There are many unsung heroes who live among us. Kristie Fillips is one of them. For the past 19 years Kristie has worked as a dispatcher at Mason-Oceana 911; for over 10 years she has been a supervisor. It is the only full time job she ever had; she began working…

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Welcome to the world! Recent births.

January 22, 2015
Welcome to the world! Recent births.

We have an opportunity for a new sponsor for birth announcements. This is one of our most popular posts and a perfect advertising opportunity for your business. If you are interested, please contact our Sales and Marketing Representative, Justin Ray, at justin@masoncountypress.com.  Welcome to the world! Isabella Grace Pratt, the daughter of Kate Nordlund and Dylan Pratt of Ludington, was born…

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Deputies help lost couple

January 22, 2015
Deputies help lost couple

VICTORY TWP. — Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a suspicious situation Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 3:30 a.m.  in the 3600 block of West Fountain Road where a couple walking from Hamlin Township to Manistee became lost and called 911 looking for directions. Deputies found the couple and gave them a ride to Manistee. Other MCSO activity from…

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Meet Ludington’s newest citizens.

January 21, 2015
Meet Ludington’s newest citizens.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. GRAND RAPIDS — Ludington gained two new citizens Wednesday. Michael and Cheryl Whitehead, natives of Canada, became naturalized citizens of the United States. The Whiteheads came to Ludington from the province of Manitoba 14 years ago. “We wanted some sort of adventure,” Cheryl said about coming to the United States. “Our children had grown into adults…

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Gov. orders flags to be lowered in honor of senator.

January 21, 2015

LANSING – Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. flags within the state Capitol Complex and on all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, Jan. 23, in honor of former state Sen. Harry DeMaso, who died Jan. 9. “During his decades of public service Sen. DeMaso made sure to put the people of Michigan first. As chair of the…

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Trooper who was arrested for drunk driving, placed on admin duty.

January 21, 2015
Trooper who was arrested for drunk driving, placed on admin duty.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Michigan State Police Trooper Sammy Seymour, who was arrested early Saturday morning by Ludington Police Department, has been placed on administrative duty pending the outcome of the judicial process. Seymour, who grew up in and lives in Ludington, is a 15-year veteran of the MSP assigned to the Cadillac post. He and his sister,…

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Faith, family and friends, helps cancer widow continue.

January 21, 2015
Faith, family and friends, helps cancer widow continue.

Survivor Story. Sponsored by All Access Care of Ludington. Located at 329 N. Jebavy Dr. in Ludington; 231-425-4544;www.all-access-care.com. By Kate Krieger. Senior Correspondent. LUDINGTON – It is becoming more rare to experience seeing people who are truly in love. A lot of times life can get in the way of really being able to put all differences aside and just…

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K-9 discovers cocaine; suspect facing multiple drug charges

January 21, 2015
K-9 discovers cocaine; suspect facing multiple drug charges

CUSTER TWP. — Cash, the Mason County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit dog, located suspected cocaine concealed in the back seat of a vehicle during a traffic stop Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 7:35 p.m. at  US-10 and Schoenherr Road. As a result, a 33-year-old Mount Clemens man, who was a backseat passenger in the vehicle, was arrested on charges of possession of…

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Governor outlines vision of Michigan in state of the state address.

January 20, 2015
Governor outlines vision of Michigan in state of the state address.

LANSING  – Michigan will create an environment in which all residents can succeed, regardless of their stage in life, through a strategic realignment of government services and unparalleled public-private collaboration, Gov. Rick Snyder said during his fifth State of the State address. The governor outlined his vision for focusing government on people rather than programs, with the support of new,…

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MSP investigates a pair of break-ins

January 20, 2015
MSP investigates a pair of break-ins

MASON COUNTY — The following is weekend activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015: – 7:20 p.m., car-deer crash, Fountain Rd. and US-31, Sherman Twp. – 7:39 p.m., domestic assault, 5000 block of N. Williams St., Fountain. Friday, Jan. 16, 2015: – 6:40 p.m., car-deer crash, Free Soil Rd. and Custer Rd., Free…

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Victory Twp. woman may take plea agreement next month.

January 20, 2015
Victory Twp. woman may take plea agreement next month.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A Victory Township woman accused of embezzling between $50,000 to $100,000 in gift cards from the company she worked for, may be entering a plea agreement for the crime in February. Valerie Kay Larr, 55, of Victory Twp. appeared in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday afternoon with her attorney, Ryan Glanville. Larr was was arraigned…

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Ludington man accused of rape may face trial.

January 20, 2015
Ludington man accused of rape may face trial.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Ludington man charged with criminal sexual conduct first degree, along with several other charges, has turned down a plea agreement from the prosecutor and faces a jury trial in 51st Circuit Court. Jon Lloyd Maccune, of 924 E. Tinkham Ave., Apt. 201, appeared in court Tuesday afternoon. He  was arrested following an…

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Larceny, assault top LPD activity

January 20, 2015
Larceny, assault top LPD activity

LUDINGTON — Police officers from the Ludington Police Department handled 19 calls Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, including the following: – 9:16 a.m., larceny, 400 block of Harrison St. – 9:42 p.m., assault, 900 block of N. Gaylord Ave. The LPD Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com.

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Sheriff’s office investigating fraud

January 20, 2015
Sheriff’s office investigating fraud

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. —  Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a fraud complaint received Monday, Jan. 19, at 3:25 p.m. in the 5000 block of West US-10. The case is pending, and no other information was immediately available. Other MCSO activity from Monday, Jan. 19, 2015: – 9:03 a.m., traffic hazard – cattle in roadway, 3600 block of W.…

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UPDATE: State cop arrested for drunk driving; his sister tries to kick out police car window

January 19, 2015
UPDATE: State cop arrested for drunk driving; his sister tries to kick out police car window

LUDINGTON — The driver of the woman who tried to kick out a Ludington police car window early Saturday morning is a Michigan State Police trooper who was arrested for drunk driving. Trooper Sammy Seymour, a Ludington resident, and his sister, Kimberly Septrion, were arrested at the intersection of Loomis and Delia streets following a traffic stop at 2:19 a.m.…

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Obit: Orval Smith, 91, Custer.

January 19, 2015
Obit: Orval Smith, 91, Custer.

Orval W. Smith, aged 91 lifelong resident of Custer, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital following a brief illness.  Orval was born on September 7, 1923 in Custer, the son of Lloyd R. and Waneta Smith and graduated from Custer High School with the class of 1941.  He served his country during World War…

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