Ring found at Stearns Park Beach.

September 1, 2021

Ring found at Stearns Park Beach. LUDINGTON — ​A ring was found near the shoreline at Stearns Park Beach Tuesday, Aug. 31​, shortly before 1 p.m., and the Ludington Police Department is looking for its owner. “Stop by LPD if you lost a ring at Stearns Beach and can identify it,” said Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski. The department is located at 408…

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Meth possession arrest tops police activity.

September 1, 2021

Meth possession arrest tops police activity. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021: 11:11 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 43-year-old Ludington man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS) and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police, Limouze and…

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911 offers residents free address fridge magnets.

September 1, 2021

911 offers residents free address fridge magnets. When 911 is dialed, knowing the address where help is needed is critical to a timely response by emergency responders. When callers dial 911 and aren’t sure about the address they are calling from, traditional wired “landline” phones greatly assist 911 by providing the name and address associated with the telephone line.  The…

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Obituary: Clark Fritton, 78, of Ludington.

September 1, 2021

Obituary: Clark Fritton, 78, of Ludington. Clark Raymond Fritton, 78, of Ludington, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021. Clark was born April 1, 1943 in Penn Yan, NY to Mark and Nellie (Clark) Fritton. He graduated from Penn Yan High School and went on to become a successful nurse anesthetist. He worked for Memorial Medical Center, later called Spectrum Health…

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Sunny Thursday, cloudy Friday.

September 1, 2021

Sunny Thursday, cloudy Friday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Clear skies tonight. Low temperature of 45 degrees. Winds light and variable. Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021 Mainly sunny during the day. Cloudy at night. High 76; low 51. Precipitation: 6% day; 3% evening. Wind: NNE 8 mph day; ENE…

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Lost kayaker found on PM River.

August 31, 2021

Lost kayaker found on PM River. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Several local emergency agencies were involved in a search for a missing kayaker Monday evening, Aug. 30, on the Pere Marquette River. According to a press release from Michigan State Police, troopers discovered that a 36-year-old Scottville man, along with a 30-year-old Scottville woman, had been dropped off at the…

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WSCC closed due to power outage

August 31, 2021

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is closed today due to a power outage. According to the college’s Facebook page, all campuses are closed and all classes cancelled today, Aug. 31, 2021.

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Police news, Aug. 31, 2021.

August 31, 2021

Police news, Aug. 31, 2021. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Aug. 30, 2021: 1 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Sugar Grove Road west of Morse Road, Sheridan Township. 6:15 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US…

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Obituary: Liesa Davila, 52, of Scottville.

August 31, 2021

Obituary: Liesa Davila, 52, of Scottville. Liesa Kay Davila, 52, of Scottville, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021. She was born October 30, 1968, in Detroit, the daughter of Joe and Linda (Jeffries) Davila.  Liesa was a free spirit who loved nature, crystals and rocks, and caring for her plants. She also enjoyed crafting with metals, soaps, glass, and anything…

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Great Lakes Energy People Fund grant app letters of interest deadline set.

August 30, 2021

Great Lakes Energy People Fund grant app letters of interest deadline set. The Great Lakes Energy People Fund is now accepting letters of interest and grant applications from non-profit organizations throughout its local service area for the fall grant cycle. Letters of interest are due by Oct. 1, 2021. If the letter of interest is approved, the applicant can then…

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Parkers named United Way campaign chairs.

August 30, 2021

Parkers named United Way campaign chairs. LUDINGTON – Kelly and Michael Parker have been selected as the 2021-2022 United Way of Mason County fundraising campaign chairs. They have set a goal of raising $300,000. Kelly is originally from Ludington and has a background in business as the owner and manager of Nader’s Motel & Suites. She also serves as a…

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Man charged with 3 counts of resisting arrest.

August 30, 2021

Man charged with 3 counts of resisting arrest. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 48-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on three counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police Saturday, Aug. 28, shortly after 9 p.m. in the 3500 block of West…

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Lane closures this week on Business Route US 31 near Pentwater.

August 30, 2021

Lane closures this week on Business Route US 31 near Pentwater. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP, (Oceana County) — Lane closures for resurfacing will be in effect this Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 1 and 2, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Business Route US 31 from Lakeshore Drive to 66th Avenue just east of US 31 near Pentwater, according to Michigan Department…

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News Alert: Vehicle crash near Walmart.

August 30, 2021

News Alert: Vehicle crash near Walmart. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — 9:50 a.m., report of a two vehicle crash in the 4800 block of West US 10 in front of Walmart. Minor injuries reported.

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 30, 2021

August 30, 2021

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 30, 2021 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Patricia Charteris Higgins, 89, of Ludington, died on Monday, August 23, 2021. Clark R. Fritton, 78, of Ludington, died on Sunday, August 29. 2021.…

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Recent births, posted Aug. 30, 2021.

August 30, 2021

Recent births, posted Aug. 30, 2021. The following births have been reported: Charlee Kae Personette, the daughter of Shelby and Ase Personette of Ludington, was born on Friday, August 27, 2021. Analiyah Rose Medina, the daughter of Anastasia Patton and Jeffrey Medina of Ludington, was born on Monday, August 30, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington…

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LASD board to consider COVID-19 policy, including masking. 

August 29, 2021

LASD board to consider COVID-19 policy, including masking.  LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday, Aug. 30 at 6 p.m. at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. The purpose of the meeting will be for the board of education to discuss and take action on the 2021-2022 COVID-19 “Return to Learn” safety mitigation…

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Safe Harbor Credit Union celebrates new building. 

August 27, 2021

Safe Harbor Credit Union celebrates new building.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Safe Harbor Credit Union employees, board members and members celebrated the credit union’s new building today at 5511 W. US 10. Construction on the building started on July 31, 2020 and was completed earlier this summer.  Guests were treated to a pig roast, and special…

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