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Lessons in reptiles
SCOTTVILLE — Almost 200 children attended two sessions of reptile presentations by Raven Hill Discovery Center Tuesday at the Scottville branch of the Mason County District Library. Over 250 attended the same program in Ludington on Monday. Children learned about various reptiles and even got to hold them. All...
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Signs at the Bass Lake outlet were reported damaged Tuesday morning. Mason County Sheriff deputies took the complaint at 8:56 a.m. near the intersection of Mack Road and North Avenue in Summit Township. The complainant reported that racist words were spray painted on the signs. Deputies continue their investigation. Sign...
Driver injured when car hits deer
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Ludington woman received “non-life-threatening injuries” when the vehicle was driving collided with a deer on Pere Marquette Highway north of Kinney Road Monday at 10 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other activity of the Mason...
Reptile show takes place at Ludington Library
As part of the Mason County District Library’s summer reading program, Cheri Leach from Raven Hill Discovery Center came to the Ludington Library on Monday, July 1, at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. for her popular reptile show. “Raven Hill is an orphanage for animals that people buy at...
Rotary installs King as 2024-25 president
The Rotary Club of Ludington installed Michelle King as its president for the 2024-25 year on Thursday and thanked outgoing 2023-24 club president, Julee Sarto, for her work during the year. Board members for the year were also sworn in. Long-time club members Jim Jensen and Bob Andrews shared thoughts...
Historical Society to honor Neal family, House of Flavors
LUDINGTON – The Mason County Historical Society will hold a special event, Wednesday, July 3, honoring the Neal family and House of Flavors. The event will include a ceremony, presentation on the history of House of Flavors, an unveiling of the Neal Legacy display, and, of course, ice cream. It will be held at the Mason County Research Center, 130 E. Ludington Ave., from 10: 30 a.m. to noon.
Patriotic music rang out, Let Freedom Ring Concert wows crowd
At times they stood to salute or be saluted. Sometimes they stood to applaud. Some cheered. All listened during the Let Freedom Ring concerts on Sunday afternoon and evening at the United Methodist Church (UMC) of Ludington. Forty-eight voices – plus a children’s choir – were supported by 15 instrumentalists...
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Two accidents Monday lead to injuries for those involved. A 18-year-old Ludington woman received what Mason County Sheriff deputies called serious, but non-life threatening injuries, after the vehicle she was driving collided with a deer. It is unknown if she sought treatment for her injuries. The accident occurred at 10...
Mason County Historical Society hosts Neal family legacy event
LUDINGTON, Mich – The Mason County Historical Society announced in a press release a special event celebrating the legacy of the Neal family and their contributions to the community through the iconic House of Flavors. The event will be held on July 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Mason County Historical Society.
Car show attracts old, young, for classic and modern hot rods
The Pere Marquette Motoring Club hosted their third annual car show on June 29, at the Mason County Fairgrounds. There were about 40 classic and modern cars on display, with more being driven in as the event carried on. Club President Al Kalchik explained that many of the cars comes...
Fishing report shows local conditions, best methods
The Department of Natural Resources’ weekly fishing report for June 26 shows some of the most current conditions in Manistee, Mason and Benzie counties. In Manistee, the report for Lake Michigan says anglers are mainly seeing a mix of Chinook salmon, coho salmon, steelhead and lake trout along the shelf at various depths.
Michigan woman pleads no contest to killing man, two dogs in 2021 house fire
(CBS DETROIT) - A Michigan woman has pleaded no contest in connection to setting a house fire that killed a man and his two dogs in 2021, officials said. Hope Snyder, 43, of Kincheloe, was charged with second-degree murder, first-degree arson and two counts of second-degree killing/torturing animals. As part of the plea agreement, Snyder will be sentenced to 35 to 60 years in prison. On Nov. 22, 2021, Snyder set the man's Mason County home on fire while he was sleeping, killing him and his two dogs. Text and Facebook messages showed that Snyder and the man had gotten into an argument, and they also showed that she contacted friends about her plan to burn the victim's house and his truck and money.After she set the house on fire, she left in the victim's truck and was arrested at Detroit Metro Airport."This plea agreement ensures Ms. Snyder will face significant consequences for her unconscionable crimes," Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said. "I commend the diligent efforts of Michigan State Police and the Mason County Sheriff's Office, who worked tirelessly to bring justice to the victim, his family, and his beloved pets." Snyder is scheduled to be sentenced on Aug. 27.
VIDEO: Tie Dye at the library
SCOTTVILLE — On Wednesday, the Scottville branch of the Mason County District Library hosting a tie dye t-shirt event. The event was part of the library’s weekly summer children’s programs which are held at both the Ludington and Scottville branch libraries. Next week’s programs will include reptile...
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