Fit Club students win bikes as part of fitness challenge

August 1, 2019

Fit Club students win bikes as part of fitness challenge LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital’s Win With Wellness Fit Club program recently awarded bicycles to 14 local elementary students. The bicycles were prizes from the Fit Club 100 Mile Challenge, which encourages students to walk or run 100 miles during the school year.  “We congratulate all of the Fit…

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Obituary: Leo Raschka, 84, Victory Township.

August 1, 2019

Obituary: Leo Raschka, 84, Victory Township. Leo Peter Raschka, 84, of Ludington (Victory Township) passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 31, 2019. He was born September 29, 1934 in Ludington to Anthony and Mary (Meyer) Raschka. Leo graduated from St. Simon High School. He spent some time in Chicago and Muskegon before settling back at the family farm on Dewey Road,…

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Fourth-offense DWLS arrest tops police activity.

August 1, 2019

Fourth-offense DWLS arrest tops police activity. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON – A 48-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police for fourth-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) on South Washington Avenue Wednesday, July 31, around 9 a.m., according to the Ludington Police Department. The following is other police activity in Mason County Wednesday, July 31, 2019: – 5:13 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s…

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Slots still available for Five CAP’s Golf for Warmth Friday.

August 1, 2019

Slots still available for Five CAP’s Golf for Warmth Friday. FILER TOWNSHIP (Manistee County) — FiveCAP, Inc. is teeing up for its 15th annual Golf for Warmth event, being held this Friday, Aug. 2 at Manistee National Golf & Resort. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and the event will officially kick off with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. …

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Early Childhood Summit scheduled for Sept. 13, 14. 

August 1, 2019

Early Childhood Summit scheduled for Sept. 13, 14.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The fourth annual Early Childhood Summit returns to West Shore Community College on Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14, 2019. The summit is collaboratively planned and implemented by West Shore Community College and West Shore Educational Service District’s Great Start Collaborative and Great Start Readiness Program. This year’s…

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Sunshine continues, temps increasing.

August 1, 2019

Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Sunshine continues, temps increasing. Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019 Sunny. High 80; low 53 Precipitation: 10% Wind: NNW 6 mph day; NE 4 mph evening. Humidity: 58% day; 76% evening. Sunrise: 6:32 a.m.; sunset: 9:09 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, 2019. Sunshine. High 81; low 58 Precipitation: 10% Wind: WNW 6 mph day; NNE 4 mph evening.…

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Larry and Joanne Sholtey loved teaching, raising children, bees and cattle.

July 31, 2019

Larry and Joanne Sholtey loved teaching, raising children, bees and cattle. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Editor’s Note: MC History Spotlight is a weekly history column brought to you by Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care. This regular column features a story from our county’s past. Today, we feature Joanne and Larry Sholty. Larry is a resident of Ludington Woods.…

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Ludington manager to hold ‘remote’ office hours. 

July 31, 2019

Ludington manager to hold ‘remote’ office hours.  LUDINGTON — City Manager Mitch Foster will hold ‘remote’ office hours once or twice a month beginning in August. On Thursday, Aug. 8, he will be at Red Rooster Coffee and Community, 207 S. James St., from 10 a.m. to noon and then 1 to 5 p.m. Residents are encouraged to stop in…

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Police busy with crashes.

July 31, 2019

Police busy with crashes. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, July 29, 2019: – 12:32 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 26-year-old homeless man was arrested for probation violation after he was found to be consuming intoxicants, which is a violation of his probation, US 10 and Nelson Road, Pere Marquette Township. – 12:21 p.m.,…

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19 people ticketed since Saturday for going on dangerous breakwater.

July 31, 2019

19 people ticketed since Saturday for going on dangerous breakwater. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – Since last Saturday, July 27, a total of 19 people – none of whom are local – have been issued trespassing citations by the Ludington Police Department for disregarding barricades and going onto the north Lake Michigan breakwater in dangerous conditions. Police have closed…

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2019 Old Engine & Tractor Show to honor the John Deere tractor.

July 31, 2019

2019 Old Engine & Tractor Show to honor the John Deere tractor. SCOTTVILLE — In 1918, Deere & Co. purchased the Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company of Waterloo, Iowa and entered into the tractor market with the production of the Waterloo Boy. This year, the Western Michigan Old Engine Club will honor the centennial of the John Deere tractor during its…

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Rhythm & Dunes concert to feature Styx, Foreigner, Journey tribute band.

July 31, 2019

Rhythm & Dunes concert to feature Styx, Foreigner, Journey tribute band. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank’s Rhythm & Dunes free concert series ends Saturday, Aug. 3, with the tribute band Trinity at Waterfront Park. The California-based band honors the iconic classic bands Styx, Foreigner and Journey. The evening events begin at 5 p.m. when the food vendors open. The Mason…

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Recent deaths, posted July 31, 2019

July 31, 2019

Recent deaths, posted July 31, 2019 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Leo P. Raschka, 84, of Ludington died on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on Monday, August 5, 2019 at 1 p.m., with Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler, Jr. presiding. Visitation will begin at noon with the…

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Community foundation receiving grant applications. 

July 31, 2019

Community foundation receiving grant applications.  LUDINGTON — Nonprofit charitable organizations, churches, schools, and government agencies serving the Mason County region are eligible to apply for a grant from the Community Foundation for Mason County (CFMA). The grant deadline is Aug. 29, 2019, however, an application of intent form must be submitted by Aug. 15.  All applications must be submitted through the Foundation’s…

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Obituary: David Moon, 65, Ludington. 

July 31, 2019

Obituary: David Moon, 65, Ludington.  David Richard Moon of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. He was 65 years old. Dave was the first born son of Richard and Corabelle Moon and grew up in the Ionia area.  After graduating from Ionia High School, Dave attended Ferris State University and earned a degree in Medical Technology, which…

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Sunny, mid-70s today.

July 31, 2019

Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Sunshine and clouds today. Wednesday, July 31, 2019. Sunny. High 75; low 48 Precipitation: 10% Wind: N 8 mph day; NE 7 mph evening. Humidity: 59% day; 80% evening. Sunrise: 6:31 a.m.; sunset: 9:10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019 Sunny. High 80; low 53 Precipitation: 10% Wind: NNW 6 mph day; NE 4 mph evening.…

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Two more cited for going on breakwater.

July 30, 2019

Two more cited for going on breakwater. LUDINGTON – After the Ludington Police Department issued trespassing citations over the weekend to 14 people disregarding the barricades and going onto the north breakwater, two more people were cited Monday, July 29, according to LPD. The pier was closed to due hazardous conditions. Citations were issued Monday to a 54-year-old Troy woman…

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Obituary: Hazel Ames, Houghton Lake.

July 30, 2019

Obituary: Hazel Ames, Houghton Lake. Hazel Mae Ames, 76, of  Houghton Lake passed away on Sunday July 28, 2019 at home with her loving family by her side. Hazel was born on November 24, 1942 in Tallman, Michigan to Millard and Dorothy (Macy) Schmuhl. She grew up in the Mason County area graduating from Mason County Eastern High School.  Hazel…

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