Shirts being sold to help Kurt Malzahn

November 26, 2019

Shirts being sold to help Kurt Malzahn LUDINGTON — A special fund has been established for City of Ludington Water Plant Supervisor Kurt Malzahn who accidentally fell into a valve pit at the water tank at US 10/31 and Brye Road in Amber Township last week. Malzahn remains hospitalized in Grand Rapids.  Read more here. A fund has been established…

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Lakeshore flood warning, wind advisory issued.

November 26, 2019

Lakeshore flood warning, wind advisory issued. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory, along with a lakeshore flood warning through late Wednesday evening or early Thursday morning. Northwest winds are expected to increase to 20 to 30 mph with gusts in excess of 45 mph. Waves in Lake Michigan may reach 10 to…

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Aggravated domestic assault arrest tops police activity.

November 26, 2019

Aggravated domestic assault arrest tops police activity. #MasonCountyCrime SHERMAN TOWNSHIP – The victim of a domestic violence incident that occurred shortly after 1 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, in the 6700 block of North Claeys Drive was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A 38-year-old Westland, Michigan man was arrested for aggravated…

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Legends, QDMA to host deer showcase. 

November 26, 2019

Legends, QDMA to host deer showcase.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Legends Taxidermy, 5089 N. US 31, is again hosting the Whitetail Aging and Local Deer Showcase Night on Friday, December 6 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Legends and the West Shore Branch of QDMA are inviting hunters to bring their deer jaw bones and antlers to Legends Taxidermy to get them…

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MCC PTC seeking donations, volunteers for Holiday Shoppe

November 26, 2019

MCC PTC seeking donations, volunteers for Holiday Shoppe SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central PTC’s annual Holiday Shoppe offers an opportunity for children to buy Christmas presents for their family members at low prices. These are often the only presents some children can buy. However, the organization is in need of many more donations of new, packaged items, and also…

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History: Pilgrimage to John Deere country.

November 25, 2019

History: Pilgrimage to John Deere country. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Editor’s Note: This history column is a presentation of Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care. The majority of these columns concentrate on local history. But, from time to time, there are stories beyond the boundaries of Mason County that may also be of interest to MCP’s readership. When you…

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Community Cares boxes to hold fundraiser.

November 25, 2019

Community Cares boxes to hold fundraiser. LUDINGTON — Community Cares boxes will hold a Cookies and Cocoa for a Cause event on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Cartier Mansion, 409 E. Ludington Ave. The event, which will feature Santa Claus, will raise funds for the Ludington Cares and Scottville Cares boxes.

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WSCC begins competing in eSports.

November 25, 2019

WSCC begins competing in eSports. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is competing in intercollegiate sports with the creation of a new eSports student organization. The WSCC eSports club is competing with other colleges and universities from across the nation in a game called Rocket League. Recently, the West Shore team competed against Purdue, Indiana University, and the University…

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CTE students build training models for fire departments.

November 25, 2019

CTE students build training models for fire departments. #WestShoreSchoolNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. West Shore School News is a presentation of the West Shore Educational Service District. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Students in the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) building trades classes are learning their skills as craftspeople but also learning to serve their community as…

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OWI arrests top weekend police activity.

November 25, 2019

OWI arrests top weekend police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Nov. 22, 2019: 3:56 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Branch Township. 7:15 a.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Pere Marquette Highway and Kinney Road, Pere Marquette Township. 7:41 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Quarterline and Gurney roads, Grant…

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Thank you from the Urka family.

November 25, 2019

Following the Nov. 11, 2019 death of Mason County business leader Robert Urka (see obituary here), his family has issued the following statement:  We were all blessed with the gift of a man who loved his faith, family, friends and community.  Thank you so much for all of the kind expressions of sympathy. We encourage you to join us in honoring…

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Ludington council to consider leasing Harbor View Marina.

November 25, 2019

Ludington council to consider leasing Harbor View Marina. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief #LudingtonNews LUDINGTON — City Council is expected to take action tonight, during its regular meeting, on a request from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for the city to take over operations of Harbor View Marina. The current lessor of the marina had requested in 2018 that the…

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Obituary: Raymond Radtke, 72, of Walhalla

November 25, 2019

Obituary: Raymond Radtke, 72, of Walhalla Raymond Radtke, 72, of Walhalla passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019. He was born March 20, 1947 in Ann Arbor to Norman and Doris (Clover) Radtke. Ray graduated from Traverse City Central in 1965. After high school, Ray enlisted in the US Marine Corps and served his country during the Korean War. After his…

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Farm Bureau to host legislative meeting Dec. 2.

November 25, 2019

Farm Bureau to host legislative breakfast Dec. 2. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Farm Bureau will host a legislative meeting on Monday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 a.m. at North Country Cafe, 110 N. Main St. The meeting is often attended by local legislators and other local government officials. While topics are often agriculturally related, anyone is invited. Breakfast is not…

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Home Tips: Decor projects for when you’re snowed in.

November 25, 2019

Home Tips: Decor projects for when you’re snowed in. A presentation of Century 21 Bayshore Real Estate. Sometimes it’s hard to see the upside of harsh winter weather, especially when snow storms leave you stuck inside. However, you can take advantage of a snow day by using the opportunity to improve your home decor. Here are some simple do it…

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Rain expected overnight, cloudy Tuesday with rain developing in the evening. 

November 25, 2019

Rain expected overnight, cloudy Tuesday with rain developing in the evening.  Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The National Weather Service has issued a high wind watch effective Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. Southwest winds are expected to increase to 35 to 45 mph with gusts near 60 mph possible from mid-morning to early evening. Some evening rain is expected tonight…

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The unintentional artist: Norm Letsinger, woodturner.

November 23, 2019

The unintentional artist: Norm Letsinger, woodturner. The Makers Series is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union. #TheMakers By Katie Provenzano, MCP correspondant “Maker” the word according to Merriam-Webster means, “one who makes” and according to Urban Dictionary, “those who love to create things in their spare time.” CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Norm Letsinger never really considered himself an artist. He found an…

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Water plant supervisor remains in serious condition following fall.

November 22, 2019

Water plant supervisor remains in serious condition following fall. Kurt Malzahn, the City of Ludington water plant supervisor, remains in serious condition this evening after a fall into a valve pit this morning at the “Eagle” water tank at the corner of US 10/31 and Brye Road in Amber Township.  City Manager Mitch Foster said Malzahn was found at the bottom…

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