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Iowa man dies in probable drowning on Lake Michigan
LUDINGTON — An Iowa man was identified as the victim of a probable drowning incident on Lake Michigan in Ludington State Park this week. A news release issued on Wednesday by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office reported that 44-year-old Mark Scholes, of Oskaloosa, Iowa died in a probable drowning on Tuesday on Lake Michigan at the Ludington State Park.
Iowa man drowns in Lake Michigan at Ludington State Park
A 44-year-old Iowa man drowned in Lake Michigan Tuesday, the Mason County Sheriff's Office announced. Witnesses saw Mark Scholes, 44, of Oskaloosa, Iowa, struggling in the water near the Sauble River outlet in Ludington State Park on Tuesday afternoon, according to press release from the sheriff's office. Scholes slipped under...
Ludington Offshore Classic returns Tuesday
The 22nd annual Ludington Offshore Classic fishing tournament will once again bring hundreds of fishermen to the area for five different events, beginning Tuesday with the Big Boys tournament. "We're excited," said Brandy Miller, president of the Chamber Alliance of Mason County. "We're expecting a couple hundred boats throughout the...
NOTABLE - MAGIC SHOW
Children and families of all ages are invited to attend a Magic Show at the Mason County District Library on Monday July 15. The show is at 1 p.m. Monday in Ludington and Wednesday at 1 p.m. July 17 in Scottville. Magician Joel Tacey — new to the Library this...
Swimmer dies 1 day after being pulled from Lake Michigan in Ludington
LUDINGTON, Mich. — A swimmer has died one day after being pulled from Lake Michigan at Ludington State Park. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) says they received calls before 1:50 p.m. Monday about someone who was struggling in Lake Michigan. We’re told the swimmer disappeared below the...
79th District Court arraignments, posted July 11, 2024
LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court:. -Michael Lee Terryn, 52; third-degree fleeing a police officer, transporting an open intoxicant in a motor vehicle, and driving while license suspended; arrested July 6 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned July 8; preliminary hearing: July 24; bail: $100,000 cash.
One person dead after 'probable drowning' at Ludington State Park
MASON COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- One person died Tuesday in what the Mason County Sheriff's Office described as a "probable drowning" at Ludington State Park. At 1:49 p.m. Tuesday, first responders were notified of a person "struggling in the water" in Lake Michigan, Sheriff Kim Cole said in a statement.
1 dead in probable drowning at Ludington State Park
LUDINGTON, Mich. — One person has died in an apparent drowning in Lake Michigan Tuesday afternoon at Ludington State Park. The Mason County Sheriff's Office said they responded just before 2 p.m. Tuesday to a report of a person struggling in the water at Ludington State Park. Several beachgoers...
FROM THE RECORD
A one-vehicle, roll over crash Wednesday resulted in a 43-year-old Ludington man being arrested. The man has been identified as the driver of the vehicle and the lone occupant. He was not injured. The 43-year-old man was arrested on charges of operating a motor vehicle while impaired and resisting and...
Probable drowning victim identified
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the victim who passed away from a probable drowning at the Ludington State Park Tuesday. Mark Scholes, 44, of Oskaloosa, Iowa was pronounced dead at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital Tuesday afternoon after he was transported to the hospital.
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