Police news, published Jan. 21, 2025

January 21, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Monday, Jan. 20, 2025: 1:37 a.m., vehicle slide-off, no damage or injury, Sugar Grove and LaSalle roads, Victory Township. 10:56 a.m., two-vehicle head-on crash, no injury, US 10 and Independence Lane, Amber Township. 11:09 a.m.,…

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Obituary: Steve Miller, 50, of Carr Settlement

January 21, 2025

Steve Miller, 50, died peacefully Thursday, January 16, 2025, with his family by his side. He fought a sudden illness for nearly 10 weeks, but recovery was not meant to be. We believe he is now healthy and whole in paradise. Steven Troy Miller was born in Ludington on January 6, 1975, to Victor and Lucila Miller. He was the…

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Obituary: Brenda Stalter, 48, of Ludington

January 21, 2025

Brenda Gail Stalter, 48, of Ludington, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025. Brenda, lovingly known as Trixie, was born on March 27, 1976, the daughter of Michael and Mary (Bardos) Stalter. She graduated from Mason County Eastern High School in 1994. After high school she attended Western Michigan University, where she earned a degree in accounting. Brenda worked as…

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Recent births, published Jan. 21, 2025

January 21, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Nora Jean Miller, the daughter of Amy Mallison and Jesse Miller of Free Soil, was born on Monday, January 20, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births…

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LASD ribbon cutting still scheduled; additional public open house will be scheduled

January 20, 2025

LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District will hold its ribbon cutting event and open house tonight, as scheduled but it will only be from 5 to 6 p.m. The event is a celebration of the completion of renovations at Ludington High School and O.J. DeJonge Middle School. The district has announced it will also schedule another public open house for…

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Closings and cancellations, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025

January 20, 2025

The following are closings and cancellations for Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. Please check this list for updates. Baldwin Community School Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Ludington Area School District Ludington Area Catholic School Manistee Area Public Schools Mason County Central Public Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern…

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Traffic Alert: US 10 in Scottville closed

January 20, 2025

SCOTTVILLE (11:15 a.m.) — State Street (US 10) in Scottville is temporarily closed due to a jackknifed semi truck and trailer blocking the street between Main Street and Columbia Avenue. UPDATE: 12:51 p.m., road is opened again. ____________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution…

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Barge expected in PM Lake, shanties have to move

January 20, 2025

*This article was updated Monday, Jan. 20, at 11:22 a.m. to include more specific information provided by the Ludington Police Department. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department announced that ice breaking operations for a barge are expected in Pere Marquette Lake beginning Tuesday Jan. 21 through Thursday Jan. 23. The barge is destined for the Oxy Chemical dock on the…

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News Alert: US 31 vehicle fire

January 20, 2025

GRANT TOWNSHIP (9:22 a.m.) — US 31 between Townline and Free Soil roads is currently closed due to a semi truck and trailer on fire. Emergency crews are on scene. Traffic is being detoured: East on Free Soil and Townline roads to Darr Road.   _______________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email…

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Weekend police news, published Jan. 20, 2025

January 20, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Jan. 17, 2025: 5:40 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 south of Ehler Road, Sherman Township. 5:53 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 west…

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Special Olympics hoops tournament a favorite event for local teams

January 19, 2025

Photos and story by Jeff Kiessel, MCP Contributor Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. CUSTER — Basketball players competing in the annual Area 24 Special Olympics Basketball Tournament competed on Saturday, Jan. 18, with excitement, spirit, grit and passion but most of all they competed with compassion…

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Closings and cancellations for Monday, Jan. 20, 2025

January 19, 2025

The following are closings and cancellations for Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Please check this list for updates. Schools Covenant Christian Schools, Scottville Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Mason County Central Public Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern Public Schools Pentwater Public Schools Walkerville Public Schools Shelby High Schools girls and boys…

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Deputy suffers broken bones, officers sustain cuts while apprehending suspects

January 19, 2025

LUDINGTON — A Mason County sheriff’s deputy and two Ludington police officers were injured while apprehending four suspects Sunday, Jan. 19, shortly after 5 a.m., according to Ludington Police Chief Christopher Jones. Ludington police officers and Mason County sheriff’s deputies were responding to an assault in progress in the 100 block of East Filer Street. “Upon arrival, officers discovered several…

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Cold weather advisory issued

January 19, 2025

In addition to a winter weather advisory  that is in effect in west Michigan until 1 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, the National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory beginning at midnight tonight until noon Wednesday. “Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below are expected,” states NWS. “The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below…

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Winter weather advisory issued

January 18, 2025

UPDATE: THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 1 A.M. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for west Michigan, including Mason County, beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, until 1 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20. Other counties included in the advisory are Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren. “Temperatures near zero…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Jan. 17, 2025

January 17, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Richard Villa Alcantar, 48; two counts of failure to pay child support; arraigned Jan. 13; preliminary hearing: Jan. 29; bail: $10,000 cash. -Corey James Henry, 42; third offense operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor and driving while license…

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Jedi Mind Trip concert tonight at Stix Bar; Lions watch party Saturday

January 17, 2025

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The 80s-style rock band Jedi Mind Trip will perform a concert tonight, Friday, Jan. 17, at Stix Bar, 1963 N. Lakeshore. Admission is free for the event which will be from 9 to 11 p.m.  The performance had originally been scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 18, but because of the Detroit Lions football game, it was rescheduled to…

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MSP urges residents to use caution during next week’s deep freeze

January 17, 2025

LANSING — As sub-zero temperatures and dangerous wind chills are forecast to sweep across Michigan early next week, the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is urging residents to take precautions to stay safe. “With temperatures dropping below zero and dangerously cold wind chills on the way, it’s important to take extra steps to keep yourself…

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Recent death: David W. Johnson, 80, of Scottville

January 17, 2025

David W. Johnson, 80, of Scottville, died on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Arrangements by The Husband Family Funeral Home, Westland, Mich. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news…

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Recent death: Steven Troy Miller, 50, of Branch

January 17, 2025

Steven Troy Miller, 50, of Branch, died on Thursday, January 16, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at noon at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation beginning at 11am at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. A Gofundme.com page has been established to help the family…

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Recent births, published on Jan. 17, 2025

January 17, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Ava Marie Sanders, the daughter of Cayla and Frank Sanders of Fountain, was born on Friday, January 17, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births   __________________________________…

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