Business Spotlight: Parkdale Auto & Transmission.

October 14, 2014
Business Spotlight: Parkdale Auto & Transmission.

This news service is brought to you free through the generosity of our advertisers. This series, Business Spotlight, will feature those great businesses. Today, we present Parkdale Auto and Transmission of Manistee, located at 855 Parkdale Ave.  MANISTEE — Parkdale Auto and Transmission provides service to all sizes and makes of vehicles. “We are the only repair shop around that…

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Talent Connect looking for businesses.

October 14, 2014

LUDINGTON — Representatives from various local companies and industries are needed for the November 2014 Talent Connect Ludington Event. Representatives will have the opportunity to network with event attendees on potential career paths that match their talents. The event is being organized by the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce and is based on Pure Michigan Talent Connect, a statewide…

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Lots of rain today.

October 14, 2014
Lots of rain today.

The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Tuesday, October 14, 2014: Drizzle and low clouds will transition to a steadier rainfall around noon. Cloudy with temperatures steady in the low 60s. ESE winds shifting to N at 10 to 15 mph. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch. Tonight: A steady rain this evening.…

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MSP investigating sexual assault complaint

October 13, 2014
MSP investigating sexual assault complaint

The Michigan State Police Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com and Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. HAMLIN TWP. — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a sexual assault complaint that was reported Friday, Oct. 10, at 1:30 p.m. The following is other recent…

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Man charged with strangling girlfriend.

October 13, 2014
Man charged with strangling girlfriend.

The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. SHERIDAN TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to the intersection of Taylor and Dewey roads Sunday at 5:58 p.m. where they arrested a 21-year-old Ludington man and charged him with…

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Locally filmed movie helps local economy.

October 13, 2014
Locally filmed movie helps local economy.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — Activity was buzzing at the Mason County Courthouse Saturday afternoon but court wasn’t in session. Instead, the historic building was used as the setting for a movie that is currently being filmed in western Michigan. The movie, working name of “Do You Believe?” is a production of 10 West Studios of Manistee and Pure…

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Accidents happen.

October 13, 2014
Accidents happen.

Outside the Walls, a blog written by Nick VanderWall, is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales, 1680 W. U.S. 10-31, Scottville; 231-757-2727; www.vanderhaagcarsales.com, Mason County’s premier car rental outlet and also Legends Taxidermy of Scottville; 231-757-9589; www.legendstaxidermy.com. It appears here on the second and fourth Monday of the month. It was a beautiful day  on Sept. 22, in 2002.  I woke up…

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Clouds early today, thunderstorms possible tonight.

October 13, 2014
Clouds early today, thunderstorms possible tonight.

The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Monday, October 13, 2014: Cloudy skies. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 63F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Thunderstorms during the evening will give way to steady rain overnight. Low 57F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall…

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Governor orders flags lowered in honor of fallen firefighters.

October 10, 2014

LANSING – Gov. Rick Snyder today joined with President Barack Obama in calling for the lowering of U.S. flags on all state buildings and within the state Capitol complex in conjunction with the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on Sunday, Oct. 12. “Firefighters voluntarily put their lives at risk every day to help keep our communities safe,” Snyder said. “Today, we…

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Larceny, sex offender violation among arraignments this week.

October 10, 2014
Larceny, sex offender violation among arraignments this week.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Dean Alan Drake, 52, of 205 E. Melendy St., Ludington, was arrested Oct. 5 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of larceny in a building. A preliminary exam is set for Oct. 15 at 11:15 a.m.…

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Controlled substance, forgery among 51st Circuit Court sentencings.

October 10, 2014
Controlled substance, forgery among 51st Circuit Court sentencings.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced Tuesday, Oct. 7, in 51st Circuit Court: – Lakeysha Camelle Cage, 31, of 1048 Amity, Muskegon, was found guilty Aug. 19 of forgery and habitual offender, third conviction. She was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 106 days served; serve eight months up front with balance to…

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79th District Court sentencings and dismissals.

October 10, 2014
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Adam Clayton Shook, 32, of 720 E. Ludington Ave., Apt. 3, Ludington, was found guilty Oct. 6 of disorderly conduct – fighting. He was sentenced to 30 days discretionary jail for one year and $285 in fines and costs. – Michelle Ann Bezesky-Wroble,…

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Welcome to the world! Recent births.

October 10, 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! Kaidence Vicki-Ann Hansen, the daughter of Kim McCloud and Travis Hansen of Ludington, was born October 3, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Kendall Ann Austin, the daughter of Kelli Austin of Ludington, was born October 6, 2014 at Spectrum Health…

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25 years of service to the county.

October 10, 2014
25 years of service to the county.

LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff’s Sgt. Gene Dennert was honored this afternoon with a retirement party at the sheriff’s office. Dennert has served on the county for 25 years. He said the job hasn’t always been easy been he’s thankful for his co-workers both past and present, many of whom attended the party. Sheriff Kim Cole presented Dennert with some…

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Safe driving may win MCC students a private concert with The Band Perry.

October 10, 2014

SCOTTVILLE – High schools registered for Celebrate My Drive powered by State Farm are in the running for a share in millions of dollars in grant awards, and maybe even one of two private concerts by Grammy nominated The Band Perry. Students and communities are working together to  heighten awareness about safe driving and asking for online safe driving commitments…

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Driver cited for suspended license; deck vandalized.

October 10, 2014
Driver cited for suspended license; deck vandalized.

The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 31-year-old Ludington woman was cited by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for driving while her license was suspended following a traffic stop at U.S. 10 and Pere Marquette…

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Year end financial tips.

October 10, 2014
Year end financial tips.

Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville.   Before the holiday rush steals your attention, make sure to check off these year-end personal finance tasks: Contribute extra money to your 401(k). Adding additional pre-tax money to your retirement savings may help lower your annual taxable income. The maximum amount individuals under 50 can contribute in 2014 is…

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Please excuse our construction.

October 9, 2014

Mason County Press is currently undergoing some maintenance. Posts should still be available for readers. Our ad section is being updated to help better serve our advertisers.

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2 local artists in final run for Art Prize.

October 9, 2014

GRAND RAPIDS — Two local artists are in the final 20 of the annual Art Prize competition, which is in its final day of voting. Jilly Barnes of Pentwater ranks in the top 5 of the Three-Dimensional category. Her entry,  “Engulfed in Glass” represents four seasons on the shoreline. This large work consists of over 236 pieces of fused glass…

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MSP investigating larceny of aluminum loading ramps

October 9, 2014
MSP investigating larceny of aluminum loading ramps

The Michigan State Police Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com and Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. SHERMAN TWP. — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a larceny of aluminum loading ramps that was reported Wednesday, Oct. 8, in the 2000 block of US-31.…

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Man arrested on 2 warrants following traffic stop.

October 9, 2014
Man arrested on 2 warrants following traffic stop.

The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. SUMMIT TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 28-year-old Hart man Wednesday at 10:32 p.m. on two outstanding criminal bench warrants out of Mason County. The arrest followed a traffic stop at…

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