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ELKHART LAKE, Wis., – Road America announced today a special partnership with the S.S. Badger, the largest carferry on Lake Michigan, offering race fans a convenient and affordable travel option to take a shortcut across the water from Michigan and enjoy events at America’s National Park of Speed! “We are excited to give race fans more options when traveling to Road America,”…
VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College will honor Darla Keillor with the Alumni Achievement Award during the 43rd annual commencement exercise on Friday, May 10, at 7 p.m. in the College’s Recreation Center. Darla Keillor earned an Associate of Arts – Liberal Arts and Sciences degree from West Shore in 1983. Thereafter, she attended Northern Michigan University, completing the…
Randomness. A blog by Patrick McClellan. Mark Conieum Jr. Just got my first grandchild, which makes me strut around a little and brings back old memories of our second born. It was like Mr and Mrs Know-it-all back then. We had already gone to all the birthing classes with our first hospital birth, where the instructor posed everything in the…
LUDINGTON — Mothers if Preschoolers (MOPS) of Ludington is gearing up for its fifth Mom 2 Mom Sale. The sale will be held Saturday, May 18 at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 121 Nelson Rd. in Ludington from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The family event will offer multiple tables of gently used baby and kids’ clothing (size infant to 12 years), toys, books,…
SCOTTVILLE – The Scottville Clown Band Shell Tuesday night concert series is being extended this year. The season will begin a few weeks early and continue until the Tuesday before Harvest Festival. Traditionally the season began the first week of June and ended the last week of August. The band shell will also host free Friday night movie nights later…
SCOTTVILLE — A few streets got some much needed re-paving last week. City Manager Amy Williams reported that parts of Broadway Street and North Main Street were resurfaced last Thursday and Friday. Many who drive through Scottville may notice a rough spot in front of Lundquist’s Furniture that wasn’t repaired. Williams said the issue with that area is that there…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE – Donald Riley of Walhalla will become Scottville’s new police chief sometime in the next couple of weeks. The Scottville City Commission voted unanimously today to hire Riley and to end its administrative contract with the City of Ludington; both were recommendations of the city’s public safety committee. Only one citizen, Darelen Roedig of West…
SCOTTVILLE — Tuesdays will be busy this summer in Scottville with an open air market and concerts. The Scottville Farmers’ Market will now be held Tuesdays from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. instead of Saturdays as they have been for the past five years. The market will lead into the traditional Tuesday night Scottville Clown Band Shell concert series, which begin…
CUSTER — The Custer VFW will hold a Pre-Mother’s Day Dinner Saturday May 11. The prime rib dinner is $10 and begins at 5 p.m.
LUDINGTON – Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters will holding its spring fundraiser on Thursday, May 23rd at P.M. Steamers Restaurant from 6 to 8 p.m. The adults only event will feature music by Nick Veine. It will also feature several varieties of wine to be be sampled along with a variety of Hors d’ouerves. Tickets are $25 in advance and may…
Submitted by Kim Asiala. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central’s varsity baseball team won the Briggs Invitational championship game 15-2 over Traverse City West JV team on Saturday May 4th at MCC. Three teams played in Scottville and 3 teams played in Ludington. Mason County Central, Mason County Eastern and TC Central JV were in Scottville. Ludington, Hart and TC West JV were in Ludington.…
Submitted by Bill Kerans. LUDINGTON — Memorial Medical Center employees held their first annual “Hospital Hustle” run/walk on Saturday. Nearly 200 staff and family members took part in the fitness event by running or walking a one-mile or 5K circuit around the hospital campus and neighborhood. Helen Johnson, VP of nursing, organized the Hospital Hustle to kick off the annual…
LUDINGTON — The SS Badger left port for the first time this season under escort of the Ludington police and fire boat and the U.S. Coast Guard. Fans of the Badger lined the pier cheering and clapping as it left Ludington, beginning its 60th season. The season is beginning two weeks earlier than usual due to a high demand of…
Romance on the Badger. Cassey AnnMarrie Lied and Michael Alan Friedenthal Jr. met on the S.S. Badger the fall of 2007. He was working in the galley and she worked in the gift shop. On the last day of the sailing season of 2008 Michael decided to propose to Cassey, in front of the passengers and fellow crew members. Five…
Submitted by Coach Tom Richert. Mason County Central capped off its final meet of the 2013 forensics year at state finals in Oakland University in Rochester Saturday. The team didn’t disappoint their school! They placed third in class B out of 23 teams competing. The team scored a record 327 team points. This is the highest state final finish in school history.…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Ludington photographer Brad Reed of Todd and Brad Reed Photography, sent us this photo taken at today’s 139th Kentucky Derby. The racehorse Orb was the winner. “It was a rush,” Reed said. “The Southern hospitality was fantastic. All walks of life from people around the world enjoying beautiful horses and cool hats.” www.toddandbradreed.com
TRAVERSE CITY — Mason County Central track runner Chase Barnett set a new school record for the one mile race today at a meet in Traverse City. The previous record, 4-minutes, 18-seconds, was set in 1986 by Chase’s father, Jeff. That year the MCC boys’ track team went on to win the Class C state championship. Chase beat his father’s…
LOUISVILLE, Kent. — Ludington photographer Brad Reed, and his wife, Betsy, are attending the Kentucky Derby this weekend. Brad sent MCP these photographs from today’s race, the Kentucky Oaks. The winner of the race was Princess of Sylmar, which won with a 37-1 longshot. Brad is co-owner of Todd and Brad Reed Photography in downtown Ludington. www.toddandbradreed.com
LUDINGTON — Memorial Medical Center (MMC) has added hospitalists—doctors who specialize in treating patients in the hospital—to its medical staff. Hospitalists of Northern Michigan will work with the Ludington hospital to provide the service. As of May 1, there has been at least one hospitalist on duty 24 hours a day. They will provide direct care to adult primary care…
LUDINGTON — A 24-year-old Ludington man was arrested last Saturday for assault/strangulation and criminal sexual conduct fourth degree against two Ludington women. Donald Jacob Beck, 24, of 409 N. William St., faces felony charges following his arrest by Ludington Police Department. Chief Mark Barnett said the incident happened Friday, April 26. Police were called to the 500 block of East…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in 79th District Court: – Arthur Frederick Bennett III, 50, of 6000 E. Free Soil Rd., Free Soil, was found guilty April 23 of attempted failure to comply with reporting duties (sex offender). He was sentenced to $580 in fines and costs and one year discretionary jail for two years. – Tricia…
