News Alert: Vehicle fire in Victory Township.

March 31, 2021

News Alert: Vehicle fire in Victory Township. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Hamlin Township Fire Department has been dispatched to the intersection of Peterson and Fisher roads for a report of a vehicle that has rolled over and has caught fire. No injuries reported.  

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Police news, March 31, 2021.

March 31, 2021

Police news, March 31, 2021. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, March 30, 2021: 11:47 a.m., alarm activation, Amber Township. 9:47 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 east of Darr Road, Custer Township. 11:47 p.m., a 35-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS) following a traffic stop, US 10 and…

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Recent births, posted March 31, 2021.

March 31, 2021

Recent births, posted March 31, 2021. The following births have been reported: Keeley Ann Maidens, the daughter of Heather Wagner and Darwin Maidens of Free Soil, was born on Monday, March 29, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). List of 2021 births List of 2020 births Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County…

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Obituary: Susan Larson, 61, of Scottville.

March 31, 2021

Obituary: Susan Larson, 61, of Scottville. Susan K. Larson, 61, of Scottville, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021. Susan was born on February 11, 1960 in Chicago, the daughter of Harry and Barsha (Caswell) Thrailkill. As a child, she moved around, attending schools in Waukegan Ill., Muskegon, and in 1978, she graduated from Pentwater High School.  As an adult,…

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Some flurries possible Thursday.

March 31, 2021

Some flurries possible Thursday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy tonight with snow showers. Low temperature of 23 degrees. Winds north at 10 to 15 mph. Thursday, April 1, 2021 Cloudy skies. A few flurries possible. Clear skies at night. High 34; low 17. Precipitation: 15% day; 2%…

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Recent deaths, posted March 31, 2021

March 31, 2021

Recent deaths, posted March 31, 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: Susan K. Larson, 61, of Scottville, died on Monday, March 29, 2021.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of…

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Drunken tantrum leads to arrest.

March 30, 2021

Drunken tantrum leads to 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. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 41-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Monday, March 29, shortly before 9 p.m. in the 1900 block of West Hansen Road for violating his bond, according to Mason…

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Hospital reducing visitors.

March 30, 2021

Hospital reducing visitors. LUDINGTON — As a result of increasing numbers of patients admitted with COVID-19 and the increase in community positivity rate, Spectrum Health is revising its visitor policies. The revision aims to reduce the number of people in its hospitals and outpatient care sites, including Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. According to District Health Department No. 10, there are…

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Obituary: Joe Lindsey Jr., 63, of Lansing, formerly of Ludington

March 30, 2021

Joe L. Lindsey Jr. April 28, 1957 – March 17, 2021 It is with great shock, sorrow, and sadness to have to announce the passing of an amazing father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend: Joe L. Lindsey Jr. who passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2021. He was 63 years old. Joe was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on…

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Cooler temps Wednesday, Thursday.

March 30, 2021

Cooler temps Wednesday, Thursday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Cloudy skies tonight will become partly cloudy after midnight. Low temperature around 30 degrees. Winds west-north-west at 10 to 15 mph. Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Partly cloudy. High 37; low 23. Precipitation: 19% day; 17% evening. Wind: WNW 13…

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Fleeing suspect arraigned.

March 29, 2021

Fleeing suspect arraigned LUDINGTON — The 31-year-old Hart man arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies following a police chase that began in Mason County and ended in Oceana County has been identified. Armando Gregorio Gutierrez, Jr., of 2880 W. Polk Road, has been arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court on charges of fourth-degree fleeing and eluding, resisting and opposing…

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Weekend police report, March 29, 2021.

March 29, 2021

Weekend police report, March 29, 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 over the weekend: Friday, March 26, 2021: 7:23 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Sugar Grove Road west of Custer Road, Sherman Township. 10:32 p.m., domestic…

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News Alert: Possible house fire, Custer.

March 29, 2021

News Alert: Possible house fire, Custer. CUSTER — 9:24 a.m.: Custer Fire Department and Scottville Fire Department have been called to the 2200 block of East Second Street for a report of a house filling up with smoke.  Update: firefighters investigating. No flames found. 10:15 a.m.: all units clear.

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Shelby man arrested following cross-county police chase.

March 29, 2021

Shelby man arrested following cross-county police chase. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Shelby man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies following a police chase that began in Mason County and ended in Oceana County after he crashed into a ditch and fled on foot Sunday, March 28, shortly after 9 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “Mason…

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Obituary: Betsy Hissong, 72, of Custer.

March 29, 2021

Obituary: Betsy Hissong, 72, of Custer. Betsy Lee Hissong, 72, of Custer, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021. Betsy was born on November 27, 1948 in Ludington, the daughter of Leo and Garnet Mikulskis. She married Forrest Hissong on June 7, 1969.  Betsy truly loved her 15 years as bus driver for Mason County Central.  She enjoyed cooking, gardening,…

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Obituary: Joseph William Mickevich, 78, of Fountain

March 29, 2021

Obituary: Joseph William Mickevich, 78, of Fountain Joseph William Mickevich, 78, of Fountain, passed away on Wednesday March 24, 2021.  Joseph was born on August 31, 1942, the son of Joseph and Josephine Mickevich. He married Carol Jean Wilson on July 9, 1966 at Fountain United Methodist Church. Joseph graduated from Mason County Eastern High School with the class of…

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Arneson to retire as director of Staircase Youth Services. 

March 29, 2021

Arneson to retire as director of Staircase Youth Services.  LUDINGTON  – Cindy Arneson, executive director of Staircase Youth Services, has announced she is retiring following 23 years of service at the agency.  “I would like to thank everyone that I have had the pleasure of working with over the years, as well as our board of directors for their support.…

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Recent deaths, posted March 29, 2021

March 29, 2021

Recent deaths, posted March 29, 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: Shirley Wilczynski, 80, of Baldwin, died on Saturday, March 27, 2021.  Arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Nancy Lee Schwass, 82, of Scottville,…

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