Custer man pleads to resisting police, domestic violence.

February 3, 2015
Custer man pleads to resisting police, domestic violence.

LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Custer Township man may face up to 1 year in jail for resisting a police officer and assaulting his brothers. Gregory Alexander Jolly was arrested Dec. 2 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office in the 3700 block of East First Street. Jolly admitted in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday afternoon that he had assaulted his two brothers.…

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Larceny, harassment complaints top sheriff activity

February 3, 2015
Larceny, harassment complaints top sheriff activity

MASON COUNTY — The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity from Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2015: – 1:18 p.m., larceny, 600 block of N. Bean, Custer Twp. – 1:25 p.m., harassment, 2600 block of E. US-10, Custer Twp. – 2:06 p.m., gas drive-off, $20.02 in fuel taken, 5800 block of W. US-10 — Wesco East Gate, Pere Marquette Twp. –…

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Snow possible today, up to 2 inches tonight.

February 3, 2015

The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 22. West wind 7 to 11 mph. Tuesday night: Snow. Low around 16. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation…

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College photography class to document Vietnam veterans

February 2, 2015

VICTORY TWP. — The West Shore Community College Photographic Technology II class, under the instruction of Rob Alway, is searching for Vietnam veterans who are willing to be photographed and/or video recorded for the class’ semester project. Participants will receive an 8×10 print created by one of the students. Anyone interested should contact students Dan Manning (also a Vietnam veteran) at 231-510-3107…

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Murder mystery dinner theater.

February 2, 2015

Mason County Family Events will hold a Family Friendly Murder Mystery Dinner Theater on Friday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 14 at 6 p.m. The event will be held at the home of Sally Reed, 201 S. Washington Ave. The house was the home of lumber baron John Joyce. The event will raise money for Mason County Family Events, which…

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MCC students learn by demonstrating.

February 2, 2015
MCC students learn by demonstrating.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central seventh grade social studies students recently participated in a project based learning study of Asia. The students were given an essential question in which they had to answer and then demonstrate. Teacher Phil Quinlan said the students were given the freedom to choose how they would demonstrate the answer. He added…

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Scottville commissioners to hold goal setting workshop.

February 2, 2015

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission is planning to hold a goal setting workshop. City Manager Amy Williams is asking commissioners to create three to five goals they would like to see the city accomplish in the short term. The commission is expected to discuss the goal setting workshop during tonight’s regular meeting, which begins at 5:30 p.m.  

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Scottville in need of planning commissioners.

February 2, 2015

SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville is in need of planning commissioners. The commission currently has two openings, at least one of which needs to be a city resident. The planning commission has not met recently due to the ability to form a quorum, City Manager Amy Williams stated in a memo to city commissioners. She said the commission meets…

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Recent deaths, Feb. 2, 2015.

February 2, 2015

Mary Wienghmink, 65, of Fountain passed away on February 1, 2015 at her home. Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Judy Ann Sorensen, 67, of Custer, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Tendercare of Ludington. Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. Hans Benjamin Leese, 50, of Gaylord passed away on Friday, January…

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Domestic violence arrest

February 2, 2015
Domestic violence arrest

CUSTER TWP. — A 29-year-old Fountain man was arrested for domestic violence by troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Sunday, Feb. 1, at 11:59 p.m. in the 1000 block of North Custer Rd. Other weekend MSP activity: Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015: – 12:34 a.m., second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) arrest, US-10 and Stiles Rd., Amber…

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1 vehicle involved in 2 crashes

February 2, 2015
1 vehicle involved in 2 crashes

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A vehicle that went into the ditch and struck a tree on Conrad Road west of Meyers Road Saturday, Jan. 31, at 3:46 a.m. was hit by another vehicle, according the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. There were no injuries in either wreck, the MCSO states. The driver of the first vehicle left the scene and did not…

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Obit: Hans Leese, 50, Gaylord.

February 2, 2015

Hans Benjamin Leese, aged 50 of Gaylord passed away on Friday, January 30, 2015 at Grand Oaks Nursing Center.  Ben was born on February 17, 1964 in Flint, the son of Herman and Mayme (Salmi) Leese, and graduated from Huron Valley Lakeland High School with the class of 1982.  He earned his Associate’s degree from West Shore Community College in…

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Obit: Judy Ann Sorensen, 67, Custer.

February 2, 2015

Judy Ann Sorensen aged 67 of Custer, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Tendercare of Ludington. Judy was born on June 24, 1947 in Ludington, the daughter of Earl and Florence (Bailey) Standish, and married Ronald Sorensen on February 5, 1977 at Bachelor Church in Fountain. They have celebrated 38 years together. Judy loved being around her family,…

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Wind chills could reach -6 today.

February 2, 2015
Wind chills could reach -6 today.

The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Monday, Feb. 2, 2015: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -6. North northeast wind 8 to 11 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Monday night: A 40 percent…

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Remember last year?

February 1, 2015

Yes, we got a little snow today. But, do you remember last winter? In case you have forgotten, here’s a little video that was taken on a drive along Lakeshore Drive and Stearns Outer Drive last winter.

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1 to 3 inches of snow expected today.

February 1, 2015
1 to 3 inches of snow expected today.

The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015: The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory until 6 a.m. Monday. Snow is expected to develop early this morning and continue through tonight with a total snowfall of 1 to 3 inches expected by Monday morning. Much…

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Community Table provides meals and friendship.

February 1, 2015
Community Table provides meals and friendship.

Click here for video. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  SCOTTVILLE — For the past 10 years, or so, Scottville United Methodist Church has hosted a Community Table meal on Tuesdays. The meals stopped shortly before Christmas but recently were rejuvenated by a new committee. Several organizations help provide the meals for anyone who would like to attend. Pastor Jack Conklin…

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Veterans’ mental health and suicide prevention bill passes House.

February 1, 2015

Renew. Rebuild. Recover. A blog from West Michigan Community Mental Health.  Earlier this month, the House of Representatives passed legislation aimed at preventing veterans’ suicide. The Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act allows the Veterans Administration to team with nonprofits focused on promoting mental health to carry out its suicide prevention programs. Additionally, the legislation establishes a three-year…

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Today is the day.

February 1, 2015

Moonlighting. A blog by Judy Cools. Sometimes I wake up and I know: Today is the day.  A hundred small tasks and desires that have been gathering dust will be taken care of today.  It’s a “take no prisoners” kind of day. Today is the day when intrusions of life are pushed aside to serve my schedule, instead of the…

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Michelle Hemmer continues to serve country and community.

January 31, 2015
Michelle Hemmer continues to serve country and community.

The Millennials. Editor’s Note: Sustaining a community and keeping it vibrant requires diversity on many levels, especially among age groups. An unintended movement the last few years has been the increased number of millennials who have taken a role in community and business leadership in Mason County. A millennial, also known as Generation Y, is defined as a person who…

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The Light Chaser: Choosing a camera.

January 31, 2015
The Light Chaser: Choosing a camera.

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. The Light Chaser. A blog by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Digital photography has come a long way in the past 15 years. There has…

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