79th District Court arraignments this week.

October 31, 2014
79th District Court arraignments this week.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Dustin Thomas R.J Schanhals, 20, of 10925 E. Haskell Lake, Marion, Mich., was arrested Oct. 24 by DNR officers from the Cadillac Field Office for felonies of fourth-degree fleeing and eluding and operating an ORV – fleeing and…

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79th District Court sentencings.

October 31, 2014
79th District Court sentencings.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Steven Allen Steiger, 30, of 143 N. Jebavy Dr., Apt. 9, Ludington, was found guilty Oct. 23 of over the limit – steelhead and sentenced to $280 in fines and costs. – Raymond Robert-Allen Phenix, 17, of 8916 225th Ave., Reed City, was…

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Splash

October 31, 2014
Splash

LUDINGTON — Waves crash over the Ludington north breakwater lighthouse this morning as a mixture of rain and snow sprinkles the air. Precipitation is expected to stop by this evening. Photo by Rob Alway, editor-in-chief. Watch video here:

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AT&T donates $15,000 to college for high school career exploration program

October 31, 2014
AT&T donates $15,000 to college for high school career exploration program

VICTORY TWP. — AT&T donated $15,000 to the West Shore Community College Foundation this morning. The contribution will support the foundation’s “Boomerange” program, a career exploration and readiness program that lets area high school students visit college and work with college students to create a resume, prepare for interviews and participate in a career fair. “Partnerships like this between AT&T…

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Man who fled courthouse found in a Baldwin area home.

October 31, 2014
Man who fled courthouse found in a Baldwin area home.

BALDWIN — Dylan James Hansen, the man who fled the Mason County Courthouse Wednesday, was caught at 5 p.m. Thursday by Lake County and Mason County sheriffs’ deputies. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, Hansen was found hiding in a bedroom in a Baldwin area residence. Deputies responded to that residence after receiving a tip. Hansen, who is from Martin,…

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State police investigating property damage.

October 31, 2014
State police investigating property damage.

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police are investigating a complaint of malicious destruction of property to a motor vehicle reported Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 8:10 p.m. in the Wendy’s restaurant parking lot on US-10. Other Michigan State Police activity in Mason County Wednesday includes: – 5:34 p.m., car-bus accident, First St. and…

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Is your home ready for winter?

October 31, 2014
Is your home ready for winter?

Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville, www.erindoan.com.  Cooler weather is here — and so is the time for winterizing your home Not sure where to start? Use this list to help: Clean air conditioners: Wipe down the unit, clear debris from the surrounding area and hose off the unit. Once it’s completely dry, cover the air conditioner…

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Rain, sleet, freezing rain and snow possible today.

October 31, 2014
Rain, sleet, freezing rain and snow possible today.

The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Friday, October 31, 2014: Rain, changing to a mixture of snow, sleet or freezing rain by 9am. Cloudy and windy. Temperatures steady in the upper 30s. Winds NNE at 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precip 95%. No significant snow accumulations through 1:30pm.  Tonight: Partly cloudy skies.…

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Deer crashes through office window at CMH building.

October 30, 2014
Deer crashes through office window at CMH building.

LUDINGTON — Is there an out-of-control deer on the loose? For the second time in less than a week, a deer entered a building on the east side of Ludington. Last week a deer entered a motel room at the Viking Arms Inn on East Ludington Ave. This morning, just about one city block north of the motel, a deer…

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Prosecutor defends himself against character attack.

October 30, 2014

Editor’s Note: The following letter to the editor was submitted by Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Paul Spaniola in response to a letter to the editor that was posted on MCP on Monday, Oct. 27, written by Rick Singleton of Amber Township. See that letter here. Mr. Spaniola is a candidate for 51st Circuit Court judge. In the following letter, Mr.…

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Subject who fled courthouse is caught.

October 30, 2014
Subject who fled courthouse is caught.

BALDWIN –Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office and Lake County Sheriff’s Office have caught the man who fled the Mason County Courthouse Wednesday afternoon, Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole reported. Cole said Dylan James Hansen was picked up around 5 p.m. this afternoon. On Wednesday, the Ludington Police Department was called to the Mason County Courthouse for a report that…

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Ludington hospital board chair receives statewide leadership award

October 30, 2014
Ludington hospital board chair receives statewide leadership award

LUDINGTON — Al Deering, board chair at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, has received the Health Care Leadership Award for 2014 from the Michigan Health and Hospital Association (MHA). Deering is one of three recipients of the annual award. Each year, the MHA honors individuals who, as the organization describes it, “have provided exceptional leadership to health care organizations and to…

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Halloween and the dangers of stigma

October 30, 2014
Halloween and the dangers of stigma

Renew.  Rebuild. Recover is a blog submitted by West Michigan Community Mental Health. Halloween is a time for ghosts, goblins and trick-or-treating.  But it’s important to remember that costumes and themes related to “psych wards” or “mental patients” are not only offensive, they perpetuate harmful stigma. Few people would think it appropriate to dress up as an individual affected by…

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Ludington man arrested for driving without license.

October 30, 2014
Ludington man arrested for driving without license.

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 35-year-old Ludington man Wednesday after a 2:42 p.m. traffic stop at U.S. 10 and Pere Marquette Hwy. He was charged with driving while license suspended second arrest. Other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for October 28, 2014 included:   9:20 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, Washington…

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Defense granted 21-day extension in Phillips murder charge appeal.

October 30, 2014
Defense granted 21-day extension in Phillips murder charge appeal.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — An appeal by the state of Michigan in the murder case against Sean Michael Phillips will take place on Dec. 5, at 1:30 p.m., in 51st Circuit Court. A hearing was held this morning in front of Judge Richard Cooper to extend the defense’s brief in opposition to the state. Defense attorney David Glancy…

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Old Hamlin, serving homemade goodness since 1929.

October 30, 2014
Old Hamlin, serving homemade goodness since 1929.

This news service is brought to you free through the generosity of our advertisers. This series, Business Spotlight, features those great businesses. Today, we present Old Hamlin Restaurant, located in downtown Ludington. By Kate Krieger. Senior Correspondent. LUDINGTON – As the oldest family restaurant in Mason County, Old Hamlin Restaurant’s owners still believes in serving the community homemade food at…

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Health department offers flu vaccine for uninsured.

October 30, 2014

District Health Dept. #10 is offering free flu shots to anyone without insurance coverage between the ages of 19 and 64 years of age. Income qualifications do apply. DHD10 is setting up special clinics in each of the 10 counties it serves. All clinics are by appointment only. During this clinic, enrollment specialists will be available to assist individuals in…

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MSP responds to larcenies, crashes

October 29, 2014
MSP responds to larcenies, crashes

HART — Recent Michigan State Police activity in Mason County: Monday, Oct. 27, 2014 – 10:12 a.m., car-deer crash, US-10 and Larson Rd., Branch Twp. – 3:01 p.m., larceny of a purse, 6000 block of E. Decker Rd., Branch Twp. – 7:07 p.m., larceny of gas, 5000 block of E. Ludington Ave., Pere Marquette Twp. – 11:52 p.m., three-car property…

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