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The Kitchen Sink. A blog by Stephanie Wagner. Some years back, I was introduced to a wonderful poem by Robert Gilbert titled “Life is Always Unfinished Business”. I have a wrinkled copy of it tacked up to the bulletin board in my office still. The top is full of thumbtack holes from multiple moves, between homes, between jobs, between offices.…
Compiled by Allison Scarbrough. MCP correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week at the Mason County Courthouse: 51st Circuit Court: – Timothy Alan Lopez, 19, of 603 S. Washington Ave., Ludington, was found guilty of probation violation of a previous larceny of building conviction. He was sentenced May 8 to 365 days in jail with credit for 187…
LUDINGTON — Three fire departments were on scene of a house fire at 209 E. Melendy St. early Friday morning. The fire was reported about midnight. Police on scene said the home’s single occupant was able to get out safely with her dog. She apparently heard a popping noise and the lights went out. Within moments the house had filled…
LUDINGTON — Fine art aficionados will notice some subtle yet exciting enhancements at one of Ludington’s longest-running art events – the 2013 West Shore Art Fair. In its 45th year, the 2013 West Shore Art Fair, July 6-7 at City Park will undergone a number of changes this year to elevate the stature and quality of the event. The West Shore Art Fair is sponsored…
Today we introduce a new service to Mason County Press. The beach and outdoor report will give a brief over-view of water temperatures and conditions along Mason County’s shorelines and also temperatures reported inland as well. Our source comes from Coast Watch and the National Weather Service. Typically, we will post this information Monday through Friday between 11 a.m. and noon.…
The four lighthouses operated by the Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers Association are opening for season. Big Sable Point Lighthouse, located in the Ludington State Park, opened earlier this month. On May 24, White River Light Station in Whitehall, Little Sable Point Light Station in Mears and the Ludington North Breakwater Light will open. The Ludington-based nonprofit association runs the four…
HAMLIN TWP. — Tickets are available for this summer’s Mason County Sports Hall of Fame banquet and organizers are looking forward to the June 22 induction at Lincoln Hills Golf Course in Ludington. “The excitement, and planning, for the unveiling and induction of the Mason County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2013 is well underway,” President Vic Burwell said. “We know…
LUDINGTON — Members of Gov. Rick Snyder’s staff will be available to answer questions, take suggestions, and help assist constituents with state related issues today from noon to 2 p.m. at Redolencia Coffee, 119 W. Ludington Ave.
Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TWP. — Tart cherries blossom along Hawley Road while a wind turbine towers in the background. Area farmers reported that below-freezing temperatures over the weekend may have damaged some of the fruit crop, but nothing like 2012. Apple blossoms are expected to peak within the next few days.
LUDINGTON — The 26th annual Ludington Petnunia Parade is scheduled for planting on Saturday, May 18 beginning at 10 a.m. Volunteers will be planting 32,400 red, white and blue petunias that have been grown at Gustafson’s Greenhouse of Ludington. The Ludington Optimist Club will be serving lunch for the volunteers after the planting at the City Park ( planters do…
HAMLIN TWP. — One man was taken to the hospital this afternoon following a two-car crash at the intersection of Jebavy Drive and Jagger Road. The accident occurred about 2:50 p.m. when a man driving a Buick LaSabre was heading east on Jagger Road when he allegedly went through the stop sign causing a north-bound vehicle to crash into it.…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central seventh grade social studies classes have been learning about ancient cultures such as Egypt, Greece, Rome and Persia. Teacher Phil Quinlan said he used a progressive teaching method which allowed the students more input in their projects. The projects included reading, writing and speaking, Quinlan said. During their social studies classes Monday and Tuesday, the…
By Rob Alway Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Mark McCallum of Hamlin Township agreed to a plea agreement today in 51st Circuit Court. In April, McCallum received 28 months to 15 years in prison for custodial interference in connection to the February 2012 abduction of his children. During the time he took his children, McCallum was going through a divorce with his…
LUDINGTON — Tom Rotta has announced he will not run for Ludington mayor. Rotta had taken out a petition but today, the day the petitions are due, he said he won’t run. “After careful consideration of all the variables involved with such a decision, I have decided to forgo participating in the mayor race this year,” he said. “My initial…
LUDINGTON – The Mason County Board of Commissioners is expected to take action this morning on the purchase of new boat motors for the Mason County Sheriff’s Office’s marine patrol boats. “The state of our patrol boats is dismal,” Sheriff Kim Cole wrote to Mason County Administrator Fabian Knizacky in a Feb. 15, 2013 memo. “Currently we have one working…
The Cedar Water Healing Lodge, located at 3210 General Motors Road, Milford, MI. 48380, will host its second annual Ancient Wisdom Keepers’ Weekend; One Nation, Elder’s Gathering, June 21 through 23. Participants are encouraged to spend the weekend (or a day) walking in the Spirit of the Red Road and experience the Native American Culture in its traditional fashion. Breakout Sessions…
LUDINGTON — Ludington City Councilor Kaye Ferguson Holman announced this morning that she has decided not to seek the office of mayor. Instead, she will remain a city councilor. “When I decided to run for city council it just felt right,” she told MCP this morning. “But, when I took out the petition for mayor, I just didn’t have the…
PENTWATER – Todd Myers of Hesperia has been hired as the operations manager for Mason-Oceana 911. The newly created position replaces the previous title of systems administrator, a position vacated by new Director Ray Hasil. Hasil was promoted to director when previous director Rich Feole resigned to accept an assistant director position down state and be closer to family. The…
Letter to the Editor. By Gary Dittmer, manager/director, Mason County Road Commission. As a condition to build the Lake Winds Energy Park in Riverton and Summit townships, Consumers Energy Company, the developer, was required to agree to a road use agreement (RUA) as developed by the Mason County Road Commission. The purpose of the RUA was to protect the investment…
MANISTEE – Matt Knizacky, Farm Bureau Insurance Agent in Manistee has earned the company’s Rising Star Award. The Rising Star Award is presented to Farm Bureau Insurance Agents within their first 36 months in the business who demonstrate their ability to help clients with the products they need and the service they deserve. Matt has clearly demonstrated that he…
Gail Merideth Gerbers, 70 and her son, Gregory John Gerbers, 38, have been found and are reported safe and well. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office had reported Sunday that it was investigating a report of the two being missing. They left the Ludington area Thursday en-route to Hammond, Ind. However, they never arrived at their destination. Over the weeekend there…
