Felony warrant arrests top police activity.

April 14, 2021

Felony warrant arrests top 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 recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, April 12, 2021: 11:03 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 46-year-old Walkerville woman was arrested on a four-count felony welfare fraud warrant from Mason County, Pere…

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WSCC Humankind Series finale to feature film on rural England. 

April 14, 2021

WSCC Humankind Series finale to feature film on rural England.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP – The final virtual presentation in this year’s West Shore Community College Humankind Series is “2 Holtwood Cottages: a Winterage,” a film presentation and artist talk by Lucy Cash and Mark Jeffery, on Friday, April 16, at 7 p.m. During this event, Lucy Cash and Mark Jeffery will…

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Man sentenced for 3rd-offense drunk driving had BAC of .35 at time of arrest.

April 13, 2021

Man sentenced for 3rd-offense drunk driving had BAC of .35 at time of arrest. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 51-year-old North Muskegon man sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 13, for a conviction of third-offense operating while intoxicated had a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .35 when he was arrested June 29 at 12:30 p.m. Patrick Joseph…

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Repeat offender faces return to prison for stolen snowblower, officer assault.

April 13, 2021

Repeat offender faces return to prison for stolen snowblower, officer assault. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 46-year-old Muskegon man with a lengthy criminal history faces a prison term of 20 months to 20 years after pleading guilty Tuesday, April 13, in 51st Circuit Court to charges of receiving and concealing stolen property $1,000-$20,000, assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and fourth-offense habitual…

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Police report, posted April 13, 2021.

April 13, 2021

Police report, posted April 13, 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 police activity in Mason County Monday, April 12, 2021: 7:36 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 north of Oceana Drive, Summit Township. 8:16 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), ​a…

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Funeral Service Notice: Otto Allison

April 13, 2021

Funeral Service Notice: Otto Allison Otto Allison, 75, of Ludington passed away on March 19, 2021. His memorial service has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 11:00 am at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Ludington with Pastor Bryan Copenhaver officiating. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. at the church. Social distancing guidelines will be practiced. Arrangements were entrusted to…

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Recent births, posted April 13, 2021.

April 13, 2021

Recent births, posted April 13, 2021. The following births have been reported: Rylee Paige Garcia, the daughter of Kortni and Austin Garcia of Ludington, was born on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Brantley Gregory Guss, the son of Noelle Plasterer and Neal Guss of Fountain, was born Monday, April 12, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington…

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Reader asks for support of ESD millage.

April 13, 2021

Letter to the Editor: Reader asks for support of ESD millage. Dear Editor, On May 4, 2021, there will be a special education millage renewal for the West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD).  This millage renewal will not increase taxes for local taxpayers. We’ve been fortunate to have this millage passed repeatedly since 1990. Annually more than 1,400 students with…

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Ludington schools to switch to remote learning for a week; extracurricular to continue. 

April 12, 2021

Ludington schools to switch to remote learning for a week; extracurricular to continue.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education voted 6-1, during a special meeting Monday, April 12, to suspend in-person learning from Tuesday, April 13 through Monday, April 19, returning Tuesday, April 20, unless the board of education decides differently during…

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Local law enforcement to increase texting/driving enforcement. 

April 12, 2021

Local law enforcement to increase texting/driving enforcement.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has designated April as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Local law enforcement agencies, including Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Ludington Police Department, Scottville Police Department, and Michigan State Police, Hart Post have partnered in the “U Drive, U text, U Pay” enforcement campaign to bring awareness to the…

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Full Court Press: Local gymnast signs with CMU. 

April 12, 2021

Full Court Press: Local gymnast signs with CMU.  Full Court Press is a sports and recreation webcast presented by House of Flavors, Inc. and Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Orthopedics.  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Today, on MCP’s Full Court Press, Toni Swinehart interviews high school senior Avah Anthes, who has just signed up to participate on the Central Michigan University gymnastics…

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Amber Township to discuss formation of planning commission.

April 12, 2021

Amber Township to discuss formation of planning commission. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Amber Township Board of Trustees is scheduled to hold a special meeting on Wednesday, April 14 at 6 p.m. to discuss the formation of a planning commission. For the past year the township board has been exploring adopting its own zoning ordinance, which is overseen by a planning…

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Woman found unconscious in vehicle arrested for meth.

April 12, 2021

Woman found unconscious in vehicle arrested for meth. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 42-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for methamphetamine possession after Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to the Walmart parking lot for a reported female unconscious in a vehicle, said Mason…

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Obituary: Carol Herrick, 83, of Ludington.

April 12, 2021

Obituary: Carol Herrick, 83, of Ludington. Carol Jean Herrick, 83, of Ludington passed away peacefully Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Oakview Medical Care facility. She was born November 18, 1937 in Ludington to Robert and Eleanora (Johnson) Rasmussen. Carol graduated from Ludington High School in 1955. She married the late Hiram F. Herrick on October 13, 1956. Together they raised…

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Obituary: Christopher Abbott, 63, of Scottville. 

April 12, 2021

Obituary: Christopher Abbott, 63, of Scottville.  Christopher Michael Abbott, 63, of Scottville, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Chris was born on May 1, 1957, the son of Arthur and Esther (Lassa) Abbott.  He graduated from South Dade High School, class of 1976. Chris could often be found outdoors swimming, bike riding, stargazing with his telescope, or watching the…

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Parent of former ESD student supports upcoming millage.

April 12, 2021

Parent of former ESD student supports upcoming millage.  Dear Editor, I am glad tp have this opportunity to speak up and endorse the West Shore Educational Service District’s special education millage renewal proposal that will be up for a vote on May 4, 2021. As a parent of a student who received services from and attending school at the now…

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Recent deaths, posted April 12, 2021

April 12, 2021

Recent deaths, posted April 12, 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: Carol Jean Herrick, 83, of Ludington, died on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Donald Thomas “Duck”…

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Some rain possible tonight; mostly cloudy Tuesday.

April 12, 2021

Some rain possible tonight; mostly cloudy Tuesday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A rain shower is possible early this evening. Low temperature of 40 degrees. Winds west-southwest at 10 mph. Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Cloudy. High 52; low 35. Precipitation: 7% day; 24% evening. Wind: WSW 11 mph…

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