By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office may be a step closer to keeping its deputies a little safer if the county board of commissioners approves its request for in-car cameras tonight. Sheriff Kim Cole is requesting replacing and adding cameras to the county’s 13 patrol vehicles. “In recent years due to break downs and failures…
MANISTEE – Everyone’s favorite upside-down fairytale comes to the historic Ramsdell Theatre in Manistee when West Shore Community College (WSCC) Performing Arts and Manistee Civic Players (MCP) presents “SHREK: the Musical,” a song and dance-filled stage adaptation of the Oscar-winning DreamWorks animated film. The production runs two fun-filled weekends, according to JoAnn Muma, MCP’s executive director, opening Fri., June 27 and playing that…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The former chairwoman of the Ludington Petunia Parade was sentenced to nine months in jail today in 51st Circuit Court for stealing almost $50,000 from the community supported organization. Donna Brown, 60, pleaded guilty in April for embezzling $47,817.15 from the Petunia Parade from 2008 to 2013. That money was raised through donations from…
LUDINGTON – The West Shore Art Fair will hold a poster reveal reception on Thursday, June 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Main Gallery of the Ludington Area Center for the Arts at 107 S. Harrison St. Kicking off the final countdown to the juried 2014 West Short Art Fair that takes place July 5-6 at Ludington City Park,…
LANSING—The legislative conference committee on the Michigan Department of Community Health budget on Tuesday approved a bill providing $2 million in state funds to ensure better access to quality equipment for nursing mothers. In response to the concerns of a number of his constituents, Sen. Goeff Hansen of Hart worked to ensure the funds so that Medicaid-eligible women have access to…
LUDINGTON — A Branch Township man was sentenced to one year in the Mason County Jail today in 51st Circuit Court. On April 23, Larry Cress, 50, pleaded guilty to growing over 20 but less than 200 marijuana plants in his house at 8946 E. U.S. 10. Cress was arrested May 28, 2013 by the State, Sheriffs, Chiefs Enforcement Narcotics…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC), Grand Valley State University (GVSU), and Williams and Works will be hosting a presentation of the Draft West Michigan Water Trail Plan in the Tuesday, June 24 at 5 p.m. WMEAC, GVSU and Williams and Works have been studying the area between Benton Harbor to Ludington for nearly a…
Marie Ann Sanborn, age 69 of Ludington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 8, 2014. Marie was born on September 8, 1944 in North Judson, Indiana to Emil and Sophie (Skowronski) Wolfe. She was baptized and made her first communion at St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in North Judson. At the age of 10, her…
Rex Edward Thomsen aged 61 of Scottville died suddenly on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at his home. Rex was born on October 17, 1952 in Storm Lake, Iowa, the son of Eggert A. and Alberta L. (Kaskadden) Thomsen, and served his country during the Vietnam Conflict with the United States Marine Corps. While in the Corps, he served as a drill instructor,…
LUDINGTON — The Zonta Club of Ludington will hold a reception for retired business and professional women on Wednesday, June 11 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Longfellow Towers Community Room, 301 E. Court St. The theme is “fiesta.” It will feature Carrie Kosla who will entertain guests with her favorite songs of Mexico. An update on Zonta’s local and…
AMBER TWP. — A women’s candidate forum is being held at this month’s meeting of the Ludington Area Tea Party, Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at the Gospel Light Baptist Church located at 105 N. Dennis Rd, Ludington. Attending will be 51st Circuit Court judge candidate Susan K. Sniegowski, along with county commission first district candidate Susan Boes;…
The weather and beach report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Increasing clouds with temperatures rising to near 75 F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset: 9:28 p.m. Tonight. Cloudy this evening with showers after midnight. Low 58 F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Wednesday,…
SCOTTVILLE — Squires Family Care Chiropractic will host a Community Appreciation Party in its parking lot on Friday, June 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will include free bratwursts, hot dogs and refreshments along with an antique car display from the Pere Marquette Motoring Club. Squires Family Care Chiropractic is located at 414 W. U.S. 10 just east…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Ludington Soccer Club will hold its fall registration on June 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. and July 17 from 6 to 8 p.m.; both will be at the United Methodist Church of Ludington at 5810 Bryant Rd. After July 17 registrations will only be placed upon availability. Contact Kristi Larsen with questions at 231-690-9591 for…
By Kate Krieger. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – It’s not everyday when a passion in life could become a reality, but for Ludington resident, Tyler Reed it might just happen. Reed, 22, has been a musician since the around the age of 8 when he started playing the drums. He sang throughout his high school career and about a year and…
SCOTTVILLE – This week’s Tuesday night Scottville Clown Band Shell Concert Series will feature Tyler John Reed of the Whiskey Rebels and he will be joined by friend and musician, Shayla Janae O’Brien. Both native Ludington residents, Reed and O’Brien have been playing music around the area and are excited to team up for this special performance at 7 p.m.,…
HAMLIN TWP. — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Parks and Recreation Division, Michigan Sea Grant (Michigan State University Extension and the University of Michigan), and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality will host a Dangerous Currents Workshop Tuesday, June 10 at Ludington State Park. Information will be geared toward educating local, state and federal parks personnel, emergency responders, volunteers, researchers,…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Schools Board of Education will hold a public hearing on its proposed 2014-2015 budget on Monday, June 16 at 6 p.m. at the Central Business Office, 809 E. Tinkham Ave. A copy of the proposed budget is available for review at the CBO during the business week between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The property…
The Mason County Eastern High School class of 1964 is planning a 50th anniversary reunion for Aug. 23-24 to be held at Custer VFW. Committee members are in search of the following members of the class: Doris Mahan, Ken Schulz, Larry Snyder, and Don Wheaton. Anyone having information on how to contact these individuals is asked to contact Bruce Budzynski. 231-843-9266 e-mail BruceB4788@aol.com
EDEN TWP. — A 14-year-old Eaton Rapids boy was severely injured Sunday afternoon in a golf cart accident in southeastern Mason County. Spencer Matthews received a head injury after he was ejected from the golf cart he was riding about 5 p.m., according to Chief Deputy Steve Hansen of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. “We don’t know at this time…
The weather and beach report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Monday, June 9, 2014. Partly cloudy with temperatures rising to near 71 F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset: 9:28 p.m. Tonight. Some clouds. Low 52 F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday, June 10, 2014. A mix of clouds and sun early,…
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