Local school districts endorse proposed charter academy.

September 30, 2014

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — A new charter school is being proposed with the endorsement of all school districts in Mason, Oceana and Lake counties. During a press conference Tuesday morning, the West Michigan Educational Leadership Group, along with local public school districts, West Shore Educational Service District and West Shore Community College, announced the creation of Gateway to…

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Mental health taking over substance abuse services.

September 30, 2014

LUDINGTON — Beginning Oct. 1, residents of Lake, Mason, and Oceana counties can call West Michigan Community Mental Health (WMCMH) at 1-800-992-2061 to access substance use disorder treatment services. WMCMH is assuming management of publicly-funded substance use disorder treatment services for residents of Lake, Mason, and Oceana counties.  WMCMH will manage substance use disorder treatment services for people with Medicaid,…

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Sheriff’s deputies busy over weekend, crashes, suspended drivers.

September 29, 2014
Sheriff’s deputies busy over weekend, crashes, suspended drivers.

The Sheriff’s 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. Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office made several arrests over the weekend of drivers operating their vehicles while their licenses were suspended. They also responded to some crashes and several complaints…

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Miss Ludington pageant seeking contestants

September 29, 2014

LUDINGTON — The Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Pageant is seeking contestants for the 2015 contest. Young women in the Mason, Manistee and Oceana area have the opportunity to compete for scholarship money and the title of 2015 Miss Ludington Area. The deadline to apply is Oct. 17. “This is a wonderful opportunity for young women in the Ludington Area to showcase their…

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3 injured on North 31

September 28, 2014
3 injured on North 31

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL TWP. — Three people were injured in a two vehicle crash on U.S. 31 north of Free Soil Road about 5:45 p.m. Sunday afternoon. The crash involved a white Honda Odyssey minivan and a gray Dodge Journey SUV. According to emergency responders on scene, the crash occurred when the southbound Journey, driven by a…

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Welcome to the world! Recent births.

September 28, 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! Elsa Linnea Lundin, the daughter of Megan and David Lundin of Ludington, was born September 17, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Milena Scarlett Malburg, the daughter of Alesya and Nicholas Malburg of Ludington, was born September 19, 2014…

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79th District Court arraignments.

September 26, 2014
79th District Court arraignments.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Codie Lee Fink, 21, of 1783 N. US-31, Scottville, was arrested Sept. 21 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for felonies of felonious assault (two counts); felony firearm (two counts) and assault and battery. A probable cause…

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4 sentenced in 51st Circuit Court this week.

September 26, 2014
4 sentenced in 51st Circuit Court this week.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – William Joseph Handshoe, 20, (no address listed) pleaded guilty Aug. 12 to first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC), under 13, and second-degree CSC, victim under 13/defendant over 17. He was sentenced Sept. 23 to a minimum of 10 years, six months to a maximum…

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79th District Court sentencings.

September 26, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Benjamin Glenn Spore, 53, of 1297 Esther St., Scottville, was found guilty Sept. 16 of malicious destruction of personal property. He was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail for one year; two days in jail with credit for two days served; and $566…

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Health department encourages flu shots.

September 26, 2014

District Health Department #10, the local health department is promoting the flu vaccination for all area residents. There are many flu clinics available for residents to obtain their flu shot. The flu clinics available can be located at www.dhd10.org/flu-clinics or call your local health department for more information. Flu viruses worldwide are constantly changing. Each year’s flu vaccine is updated…

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Flu shots at Scottville Senior Center.

September 26, 2014

SCOTTVILLE — District Health Dept. #10 will offer flu shots at the Scottville Area Senior Center on Tuesday, Sept. 30 from 9 to 11 a.m. Medicare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Priority Health, Medicaid and cash accepted. No appointments needed.

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Sheriff’s report.

September 26, 2014
Sheriff’s report.

The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. The following was the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014: 1:29 a.m.: Alarm activation, 4400 block of U.S. 10, Amber Twp. 7:31 a.m.: Suspicious situation, 5800 block of West Sixth St., Pere Marquette Twp. Door found open at a…

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Auditions for ‘Miracle on 34th Street’

September 26, 2014

MANISTEE — The Manistee Civic Players will present “Miracle on 34th Street” in December. Auditions will be held next week. Director Carol Burba is looking for men, women and children of all ages to audition. Those auditioning will be asked to read from the script and learn a group song to sing.  No preparation necessary. Show Description:   Kris Kringle takes on the…

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How to better protect your items in storage.

September 26, 2014
How to better protect your items in storage.

Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville.   Need additional storage for your belongings? Consider renting it. But before you start packing, know how to protect your items in a storage rental. Choose a Safe Facility Security is one of the most important factors for selecting a rental storage unit. Look for features such as: Gated facilities…

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Outside agencies called to investigate inmate death; name released.

September 25, 2014

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Undersheriffs from Oceana and Newaygo counties have been called into assist with the investigation of the apparent suicide death of Timothy Stamp at the Mason County Jail Tuesday afternoon. Stamp had been in the Mason County Jail since Sept. 18 when he was arrested by Ludington Police Department on a parole violation, according to…

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Welcome back, Stephanie.

September 24, 2014
Welcome back, Stephanie.

The Kitchen Sink. A blog by Stephanie Wagner. I have had several people ask me lately why I stopped writing.  There are the usual excuses – I have been busy, the kids were home for summer, we have been too busy with the house – and while those are all true, they aren’t the whole story. True confession time.  I…

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County jail inmate dies of apparent suicide.

September 24, 2014

LUDINGTON — An inmate at the Mason County Jail died Tuesday afternoon, according to a press release from Sheriff Kim Cole. The sheriff reports at 5:08 p.m., sheriff’s office corrections officers were serving meals and found an inmate unresponsive. Three deputies initiated CPR and notified Life EMS ambulance. The inmate, whose name is being withheld pending notification of extended family,…

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Deputies respond to several crashes Tuesday.

September 24, 2014
Deputies respond to several crashes Tuesday.

The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to three crashes Tuesday, non of them resulted in injuries. A fourth crash, with injuries, took place around 5 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. 10 and Meyers Road, but the primary law enforcement agency there was Michigan…

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