Pennies from Heaven supports MCE robotics team with a $5,000 grant.

September 3, 2019

Pennies from Heaven supports MCE robotics team with a $5,000 grant. CUSTER — The Pennies from Heaven Foundation presented a check for $5,000 this morning, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, to the Mason County Eastern Cardinaltronics robotics team during a school assembly.  The Pennies from Heaven Foundation is a local family foundation working to address the greatest needs in local communities. …

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Beach hazard statement, lakeshore flooding warning continue

September 3, 2019

Beach hazard statement, lakeshore flooding warning continue Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A beach hazard statement and lakeshore flooding warning remain in effect. The flooding warning is expected to end by 2 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 4 while the beach hazard statement continues through Wednesday afternoon. A lakeshore flood warning means that flooding is occurring or imminent along the lake. Residents…

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Man who died after falling from pickup tailgate identified.

September 3, 2019

Man who died after falling from pickup tailgate identified. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the man who died Sunday evening after he fell from the tailgate of a pickup truck. William Clinton Dingman, 47, of Crystal (Montcalm County), was pronounced dead at the scene following the incident on Young Road near Landon…

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North breakwater closed.

September 3, 2019

North breakwater closed. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department has closed the north breakwater to pedestrian traffic due to weather conditions.

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Deputy captures fleeing suspect.

September 3, 2019

Deputy captures fleeing suspect. #MasonCountyCrime HAMLIN TOWNSHIP – A 41-year-old Ludington woman who ran from a Mason County sheriff’s deputy Sunday, Sept. 1, shortly after 5 p.m. in the 6900 block of West Jackson Road was arrested on a two-count felony warrant for second-degree home invasion and larceny from a building, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “During the…

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Intoxicated man arrested after causing disturbance, falling off bike.

September 3, 2019

Intoxicated man arrested after causing disturbance, falling off bike. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A 34-year-old Ludington man was arrested for probation violation by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Sunday, Aug. 31, shortly before 7 p.m. at the intersection of Bryant Road and Washington Avenue “following a report of a male subject causing a disturbance in a business who seemed…

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Recent births, reported Sept. 3, 2019

September 3, 2019

Recent births, reported Sept. 3, 2019 Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Brooklyn Rosemarie Patterson, the daughter of Justine Patterson of Free Soil, was born September 2, 2019. Tobias Selkirk Hansen, the son of Savannah Smith and Jon Hansen of Manistee, was born August 21, 2019. Bronson Lee Thompson, the son of Mikayla Fair and Andrew Thompson,…

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Sheridan Twp. man critically injured following rollover crash.

September 3, 2019

Sheridan Twp. man critically injured following rollover crash. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 50-year-old Sheridan Township man was critically injured late Monday evening, Sept. 2, following a rollover crash on North Benson Road. Emergency personnel were called to the 2000 block of North Benson Road, between Decker and Borowski roads, at 10:46 p.m. According to Mason County…

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Oriole Work-Based Learning Academy launches, openings still available.

September 2, 2019

Oriole Work-Based Learning Academy launches, openings still available. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON —As the new school year launches, area high school students will find they have some more choices on the types of programs they may choose. Ludington High School is launching its Oriole Work-Based Learning Academy for students who may not fit into the traditional school model but…

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Sue and Larry Lange leaving Relay for Life; event’s future uncertain.

September 2, 2019

Sue and Larry Lange leaving Relay for Life; event’s future uncertain. LUDINGTON — Sue Lange has announced that she is retiring her position as chair of the Mason County Relay for Life. MCP has been told that the future of the Relay may be put on hold unless new leadership volunteers to take over the event, which observed its 25th…

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Lakeshore flooding warning issued; beach hazards likely Tuesday.

September 2, 2019

Lakeshore flooding warning issued; beach hazards likely Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The National Weather Service has issued a lakeshore flooding warning in effect from 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3 until 2 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4. A beach hazard statement has also been issued from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. Winds from the south are expected to reach 35…

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Motorists reminded to be alert of school bus laws: Red lights mean stop.

September 2, 2019

Motorists reminded to be alert of school bus laws: Red lights mean stop. School begins for the remainder of the schools in Mason County on Tuesday, Sept. 3 (Ludington Area Catholic began last week). This will mean that school buses will be picking up and dropping off children throughout the area. Motorists are being reminded by law enforcement and local…

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Montcalm Co. man dies after falling from truck tailgate.

September 1, 2019

Montcalm Co. man dies after falling from truck tailgate. This story has been updated. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 47-year-old Crystal (Montcalm County) man died Sunday evening after falling from the tailgate of a moving pickup truck and striking his head on the roadway. The incident occurred about 6:58 p.m. near the intersection of Landon and Young roads. According to Mason…

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Vehicle crashes into building at Kings Corner.

September 1, 2019

Vehicle crashes into building at Kings Corner. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A vehicle crashed into a storage building adjacent to the Kings Corner store at the southwest corner of US 31 and Fountain Road early Sunday evening, Sept. 1, 2019. According to Mason County Sheriff Sgt. Mike Fort, a Dodge Durango driven by a 61-year-old Twin Lake woman, was southbound on…

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Partly cloudy Monday, thunderstorms possible Tuesday.

September 1, 2019

Partly cloudy Monday, thunderstorms possible Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Partly cloudy skies this evening with a low temperature of 55 degrees. Winds will be light and variable. Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, Labor Day Partly cloudy High 74; low 54 Precipitation: 20% day; 20% evening. Wind: NW 8 mph day; ENE 6 mph evening. Humidity: 77% day; 85% evening.…

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Obituary: Donna Ledger, 78, Ludington.

September 1, 2019

Obituary: Donna Ledger, 78, Ludington. Donna Jean Ledger, 78, of Ludington passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019. She was born March 8, 1941 in Big Rapids to Harold and Hazel (Emery) Rose. Donna attended Big Rapids High School. She married the late Fredric “Fritz” Ledger on November 21, 1958. After taking time to raise and take care of her family,…

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West Shore Banks lends PM Memorial Association funds to complete repairs.

August 30, 2019

West Shore Banks lends PM Memorial Association funds to complete repairs. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Pere Marquette Memorial Association, with the help of West Shore Bank, is moving forward with completing its first phase campaign of raising $224,000 to complete the renovations of the historic cross. On Friday, the association announced that West Shore Bank…

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Smith & Eddy Insurance sponsors MCC gym floor project.

August 30, 2019

Smith & Eddy Insurance sponsors MCC gym floor project. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — As Mason County Central High School students return to school on Tuesday, Sept. 3, they will find a freshly restored gymnasium floor. This is the first time the floor has been re-sanded and re-painted since it was built in 2007, said Athletic Director Tim Genson.…

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