Crash victim dies

June 20, 2013

The Mason County Sheriff’s Office announced this morning that Edgar Ward, 88, Manistee, died as a result of injuries sustained in a car crash in Amber Township Sunday afternoon. Ward had been hospitalized following the crash on U.S. 10-31 near Quarterline Road. According to the sheriff’s office, Ward made a left turn with his 2005 Subaru Forester from west U.S.…

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Circque Amongus coming to library

June 20, 2013
Circque Amongus coming to library

LUDINGTON — Cirque Amongus is coming to the Mason County District Library to celebrate Summer Reading Monday, July 1, 1 p.m. at the Ludington Library, 217 East Ludington Avenue.  A Cirque Amongus Show is a combination of comedy, circus skills and audience participation as performers put on a display of teamwork and perseverance guaranteed to amaze and delight audiences of all ages.  Children under…

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Ludington man dead following fire

June 20, 2013
Ludington man dead following fire

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON – Ludington resident Tim Mohr died Thursday night following a fire at his home. Mohr lived on the second floor of the two-story home at 506 S. George St. His brother, Pat, lived on the first floor. Tim’s daughter, Crystal, confirmed that her father passed away following the fire. She said she thought he was…

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Temperatures rising today

June 20, 2013
Temperatures rising today

Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of 11:30 a.m. Lake Michigan water temperatures: Ludington Stearns Park: 53 F Ludington State Park (Big Sable Point): 53 F Summit Park: 54 F Pentwater: 56 F Afternoon air temperatures: Ludington: Sunny with a high near 74. South southwest wind around…

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At least one believed dead after house fire

June 20, 2013
At least one believed dead after house fire

LUDINGTON – At least one person is believed dead following a house fire at 506 S. George St. Ludington Fire Department was called to the scene just before 11 p.m. At that time most of the fire appeared contained to the second floor. Fire Chief Jerry Funk would not comment on the fire, nor would he state if there were…

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Art at Rest will benefit hospital helicopter pad

June 19, 2013
Art at Rest will benefit hospital helicopter pad

 HAMLIN TWP. – The Memorial Medical Center Volunteer Board will hold its third annual Art at Rest exhibit and live auction this Sunday beginning at noon at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. The event will feature several decorated Adirondack chairs and reconditioned hand painted cottage chic furniture that will be up for auction, along with several other items. Money raised during…

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Triad picnic

June 19, 2013

SCOTTVILLE – The annual Triad picnic will be held Tuesday July 9 at the Western Michigan Old Engine Club grounds at Riverside Park from noon to 2 p.m. Triad is a cooperative effort between area police chiefs, the sheriff and senior citizens who work together to reduce criminal victimization of the elderly. Triad also serves to enhance the delivery of…

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Accused sex offender remanded to district court

June 19, 2013
Accused sex offender remanded to district court

LUDINGTON – Frederick James Lewis, 31, of Ludington appeared in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday to request his case be remanded to 79th District Court. Lewis was arrested on Feb. 12 by the Michigan State Police on two counts of criminal sexual conduct first degree. He was arrested following an investigation alleging Lewis engaged in an inappropriate sexual relationship with a…

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Arsonist receives up to 15 years in prison

June 19, 2013
Arsonist receives up to 15 years in prison

LUDINGTON – Marshall Jennings Brault, 20, was sentenced to 5 to 15 years in prison for arson Tuesday afternoon in 51st Circuit Court. Brault, of 606 N. Gaylord Ave., along with Travis Malone, burned down the house at the corner of William and Pere Marquette streets on Oct. 17, 2012, along with a garage at 407 N. Robert St. Brault…

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Obit: Shirley Jean Utz, 77, Ludington

June 19, 2013

Shirley Jean Utz age 77 of Ludington, MI passed away on Wednesday June 19, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with cancer. She was born April 12, 1936 in Custer, MI. daughter of Arthur and Lillian (Edwards) Brickley.  Shirley attended Ludington High School with the class of 1954 and married Carl J Utz on February 27, 1954 at St Mary’s Church in…

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Motorists found at casino

June 18, 2013

MANISTEE — The three motorists reported missing Monday were found Monday night at the Little River Casino in Manistee. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office had been attempting to locate Shirley Brunson, 78, and her husband William Brunson, 92, along with their 43-year-son, William. The three had left Detroit at 7:50 a.m. Sunday en-route to their daughter’s house in Free Soil…

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Temperatures hovering around 70 today

June 18, 2013
Temperatures hovering around 70 today

Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of 11:30 a.m. Lake Michigan water temperatures: Ludington Stearns Park: 52 F Ludington State Park (Big Sable Point): 48 F Summit Park: 52 F Pentwater: 50 F   Afternoon air temperatures: Ludington and Scottville: Sunny and 70 degrees F, increasing to…

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Downtown Scottville parking will remain the same

June 18, 2013

SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commissioner Bonnie Pfefferle raised concerns about the downtown angle of parking during Monday’s city commission meeting. City Manager Amy Williams said some citizens have been complaining to Pfefferle because of the slight change of the angle of parking that was made when the street was redesigned last year. Like what was discussed last year, Williams said…

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Scottville considers contracting lawn mowing

June 18, 2013

SCOTTVILLE — A high volume of lawn mowing violations and a high work volume for the Scottville Department of Public Works opened up discussion by the city commission Monday afternoon about whether the city should contract its lawn mowing of code violators. City Manager Amy Williams said Mayor Dick Macki asked the question, noting that it appeared the DPW wasn’t…

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Relay for Life begins Saturday

June 18, 2013

LUDINGTON — The annual Mason County American Cancer Society Relay for Life takes place at Oriole Field beginning at noon on Saturday, June 22 and continues until 11 a.m. Sunday, June 23. More than 44 teams are expected with over 1,200 participants from Mason County and the surrounding area. The purpose of the relay is to raise funds and awareness…

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Pilots will raffle B-17 rides

June 18, 2013
Pilots will raffle B-17 rides

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Mason County Pilot’s Association will again host the World War II era B-17 bomber Yankee Lady on July 3 and 4 at the Mason County Airport. The association is selling raffle tickets for a ride on the plane. Eleven winners, out of 400 tickets being sold at $25 each, will win the chance to ride…

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Custer native creates Songs 4 Soldiers

June 17, 2013
Custer native creates Songs 4 Soldiers

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. There are a lot of basic necessities our soldiers are in need of while serving in Afghanistan. Though music is not a need, it certainly is something that helps with morale. Last year, while managing some bands in Las Vegas where he now lives, Custer Township native Eric Pehrson came up with the idea of sending…

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Update: US 10-31 accident

June 17, 2013

UPDATE: Names released. AMBER TWP. — Edgar Ward, 88, Manistee, was hospitalized Sunday following a traffic crash on U.S. 10-31 near Quarterline Road. According to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Ward made a left turn with his 2005 Subaru Forester from west U.S. 10-31 onto Quarterline Road into the path of an east-bound Jeep driven by Tyler Varenhorst, 20, Scottville.…

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