College pool closed for maintenance.

January 30, 2015

VICTORY TOWNSHIP – Due to mechanical problems, the West Shore Community College Recreation Center pool and whirlpool will be closed from 2 p.m., Fri., Jan. 30, until 5 p.m., on Mon., Feb. 2. Call the Recreation Center at 231-843-5543 on Monday to confirm the facilities have reopened.  

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MSP: no injuries in rollover

January 30, 2015
MSP: no injuries in rollover

HAMLIN TWP. — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police responded to a rollover accident Thursday, Jan. 29, at 11:39 p.m. on Angling Road near Victory Lane. No injuries were reported in the crash. MSP was also dispatched to a one-car property damage accident Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 7:11 p.m. at the intersection of US-31 and US-10 in Amber…

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Obit: Charles Cressell, 44, Ludington.

January 30, 2015
Obit: Charles Cressell, 44, Ludington.

Charles Miguel Cressell, 44, of Ludington, passed away on Jan. 24, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. Charlie was the youngest child born to Marlene and Charles Cressell on Dec. 10, 1970 in Grand Rapids. He spent his first three years in Grand Rapids. His mom later relocated to Manistee where he…

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Welcome to the world! Recent births.

January 29, 2015

Welcome to the world! Elizabeth Marie Gulledge, the daughter of Rochelle and Leonard Gulledge of Baldwin, was born Jan. 23, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Lucas Ryan Graham, the son of Tara and Ryan Graham of Scottville, was born Jan. 26, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Athena Starlet Dilts, the daughter of Kayla Kuhns of Idewild, was born…

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Hospital appoints new VP of operations.

January 29, 2015
Hospital appoints new VP of operations.

LUDINGTON — James J. Wincek is the new vice president, operations at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital (SHLH). Wincek, a fellow of the American College of Hospital Executives, comes to Ludington from a similar position at Pennock Health Services in Hastings, Michigan. “Jim has more than 20 years experience in all aspects of hospital administration,” said Mark Vipperman, president. “We welcome…

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Art center to hold volunteer fair.

January 29, 2015

LUDINGTON — Ludington Area Center for the Arts is looking for volunteers with a variety of skills sets to assist the center with new and ongoing projects this year.  The LACA Volunteer Fair is scheduled for February 28, 2015 11-1 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts.

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Obit: Barbara White, 82, Scottville.

January 29, 2015
Obit: Barbara White, 82, Scottville.

Barbara Ruth White, aged 82 of Scottville, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 in Mt. Pleasant.  Barb was born on May 4, 1932 in Muskegon, the daughter of Charles and Gladys (Morton) Cutler, and graduated from Pentwater High School as the Salutatorian of the 1950 class.  She married James “Jimmy” White on March 23, 1951 in Pentwater, and they…

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No injuries in U.S. 31 rollover.

January 29, 2015
No injuries in U.S. 31 rollover.

GRANT TWP. — Slippery roads appeared to have caused a single vehicle rollover on North U.S. 31 about 10:30 a.m. Thursday. No one was injured in the crash that occurred in the curves between Budde and LaSalle roads about 1.5 miles from the Mason-Manistee counties line. The northbound Pontiac Torrent SUV left the right side of the road and rolled onto its…

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Recent deaths, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015.

January 29, 2015

Esther M. Johnson, 103, of Ludington, formerly of Manistee, died Wednesday, January 28, 2015.  Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation, Manistee. Roberta Schumacher, 81 of Ludington passed away on Wednesday, January 28 at Manistee County Medical Care Facility.  Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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MSP assists with felonious assault complaint; investigating sex crime

January 29, 2015
MSP assists with felonious assault complaint; investigating sex crime

SCOTTVILLE — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police assisted the Scottville Police Department Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 9:52 p.m. with a felonious assault/fugitive incident in the 100 block of North Main Street. The felonious assault was unfounded, said Scottville Police Chief Don Riley. A subject texted another subject stating that he had a .45 caliber handgun, but…

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LPD investigates stolen car

January 29, 2015
LPD investigates stolen car

LUDINGTON — Officers from the Ludington Police Department are investigating a report of unlawful driving away of an automobile (stolen car), in the 1000 block of E. Tinkham Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 4:41 p.m. Other LPD activity includes: Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015: – 12:38 p.m., property damage accident, 900 block of E. Diana St. – 1:57 p.m., assault, 500 block…

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Methodist church welcomes parents to enjoy a Valentine’s night out.

January 29, 2015

SCOTTVILLE — Scottville United Methodist Church will host Parents’ Night Out at the church, 114 W. State St. from 5 to 8 p.m. on Valentine’s Day, February 14. Food, games, movies and safe fun will be provided at no charge (donations are welcome). Parents must register their children through the church office, Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. until noon at 757-3567 or drop…

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Vehicle vs. house/tree crash; meds taken in break-in

January 29, 2015
Vehicle vs. house/tree crash; meds taken in break-in

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Minor injuries were reported in a vehicle vs. house/tree crash on Pleasant Ridge Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 4:58 p.m., according to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. In a separate incident, medications were taken in a breaking and entering Wednesday at 4:28 p.m. in the 5800 block of Barnhardt in Hamlin Twp. Other MCSO activity from Wednesday,…

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Hart man arrested on drug charges

January 28, 2015
Hart man arrested on drug charges

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 27-year-old Hart man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for possession of schedule 2 narcotics – oxycodone and hydrocodone – and possession of marijuana following a traffic stop Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 6:50 p.m. at the intersection of PM Highway and Sixth Street. Other MCSO activity from Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015: – 2:21…

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Ludington man arrested for intent to deliver marijuana.

January 27, 2015

LUDINGTON — A 38-year-old Ludington man was arrested Tuesday and charged with possession with intent to deliver marijuana. The arrest followed an investigation that began in the fall of 2014. The State, Sheriff’s, Chief’s, Enforcement Narcotics Team (SSCENT) and the Ludington Police Department made the arrest at a residence in the 100 block of East Whittier Street. According to a press release from…

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Civil rights and politics of race are topic of WSCC play.

January 27, 2015
Civil rights and politics of race are topic of WSCC play.

VICTORY TWP.  – “Profound intersections with America’s civil rights movement and our nation’s politics of race,” is how Dr. Rick Plummer, co-director of the West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series describes “MASTER HAROLD…and the boys,” a drama by acclaimed South African playwright Athol Fugard, which plays at the college Center Stage Theater for one performance only, Wed., Feb. 4, at…

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Sheriff’s office performs liquor inspections

January 27, 2015
Sheriff’s office performs liquor inspections

MASON COUNTY — Seven liquor inspections were conducted by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office at various locations throughout the county during the evening hours of Monday, Jan. 26. No violations were found, said Sheriff Kim Cole. Other MCSO activity from Monday, Jan. 26, 2015: – 11:16 a.m., alarm activation, 7500 block of Barothy, Branch Twp. – 5:19 p.m., gas drive-off,…

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Obit: Helen Luspin, 87, Ludington.

January 27, 2015

Helen Luspin, age 87 of Ludington passed away peacefully on January 25, 2015 surrounded by her children. Helen was born on January 3, 1928 in Ludington the daughter of the late Menno and Rose (Paasch) Schrader. She attened Pere Marquette Elementary School and graduated from Ludington High School in 1946. On August 6, 1954 Helen married Stanley J. Luspin Sr. who…

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