LUDINGTON — The north breakwater has been re-opened. It was closed by Ludington Police Department earlier today due to weather conditions.
LUDINGTON — The north breakwater has been re-opened. It was closed by Ludington Police Department earlier today due to weather conditions.
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. PENTWATER — An 84-year tradition continues as the Homecoming Celebration kicks off Thursday with fun events continuing through Sunday. “This is the biggest and oldest event that Pentwater offers,” said Pentwater Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Eva Gregwer of the celebration that draws approximately 10,000 people to the small village every year. “The community puts…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Brian Keith Blackburn, 24, of 603 N. Delia St., who struck local teacher Scott Dumas with his vehicle in a local parking lot, pleaded no contest this afternoon in 51st Circuit Court and will likely serve 2.5 to 5 years in prison. A no contest plea is when a defendant neither admits nor disputes…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 20-year-old man will likely spend the next 10 to 30 years in prison for sexually violating a 9-year-old boy. William Joseph Handshoe, 20, of West First St., Scottville, appeared in 51st Circuit Court this afternoon. He was arrested June 6 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on four felony counts of criminal sexual…
SCOTTVILLE — Tonight’s concert at the Scottville Clown Band Shell has been postponed, due to weather. While the weather is expected to clear up by early evening, the grounds at the shell are very wet. The trio Redline, which was scheduled to perform, will appear later in the summer along with the MCC jazz band.
The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested two Ludington men Monday at 12:42 a.m. for possession of marijuana. The arrest took place after a deputy, who had pulled into the Wesco East Gate parking lot on U.S. 10, had walked past…
RIVERTON TWP. — St. Paul United Methodist Church will host a Blessing of the Backpacks on Saturday, Aug. 16 at the church on South Morton Rd. The event will begin at 4 p.m. with bounce houses. At 5:30 p.m., kids of all ages (including college-aged students) are invited to join in the blessing. After the blessing, an outdoor picnic dinner…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A Michigan State University Mason/Oceana counties alumni golf outing is being held Friday, Aug. 15 at Lakeside Links Golf Club on Chauvez Road. The four-person, 18-hole scramble starts at 1 p.m. and anyone is welcome to participate. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Mason/Oceana MSU Alumni Association. The cost is $65 per person (non-member/limited member);…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department closed the Ludington north breakwater at 10:15 a.m. today due to weather conditions.
The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014: Rain will come to an end around mid-afternoon. Cloudy with temperatures steady near the low 60s. Winds NNW at 15 to 20 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy early, then clearing overnight. Low near 55F. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph. Sunrise: 6:47 a.m.;…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TWP. — Charles Dillon, president of West Shore Community College, has been placed on administrative leave, pending investigation by the board, in relation to his recent drunk driving arrest. The board of trustees met in a special meeting Monday night and spent two hours in closed session. Several people, mostly members of the college staff…
FREE SOIL TWP. — Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm will hold its annual Blessing of the Animals, Farm Olympics and Silent Auction Sunday, Sept. 21 at 1:30 p.m. at the farm located at 5487 N. Tuttle Rd. The event will happen rain or shine. For a complete program go to the farm’s web site at http://www.circlerockingsfarm.org/ go to the event page…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — For many years the Ludington Area Jaycees have operated a mini golf at the south end of Stearns Park. The property was once the location of a popular night club until it burned down in the 1960s. While the Jaycees have used the property for years, city officials or Jaycees officials have been unable…
SCOTTVILLE – This week’s Tuesday night Scottville Clown Band Shell Concert Series will feature Redline. Hailing from Victory Township and Mason County Central High School, Preston Gigante, 14, (bass guitar and lead vocals), Jack Spicer, 16, (guitar and vocals), and Josh Spicer, 16, (drums and vocals) have been playing music around the area and are excited for this special performance…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council is considering tightening the city’s fireworks ordinance. The council will have a first reading of a proposed change to the ordinance during its regular meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. “In response to some residents complaining about the noise and disruption caused by the repeated discharge of fireworks late at night, I…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Parent Coalition will hold a Parent Connection meeting on Tuesday, August 19 from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. at Sandcastles Children’s Museum in Ludington. Guest speaker for the evening will be Elizabeth Reimink, coordinator of Mason County Emergency Management with a presentation on family emergency preparedness. Dinner, kids’ admission to the museum, and childcare will be provided and all…
C Notes. A blog by George C. Wilson. There are, if you care to take the trip, great sights to see within an easy day’s drive of west Michigan. That is not new information to anyone who has traveled in the Great Lakes basin. The lakes provide wonderment in locations both famous and unknown throughout the region. People do tend…
BEAR LAKE — Grants and loans for businesses available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development will be the topic for a workshop set for Tuesday, August 12, 2014 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Bear Lake Methodist Church, located at 7861 Main Street. Alan Anderson, area specialist for USDA Rural Development will talk about a menu of opportunities for businesses…
LUDINGTON – In September, Ludington Area Center for the Arts will be hosting an exhibit of original photography from Karen West entitled National Parks Road Trip. The images chronicle Karen’s journey over the past four years as she visited many of the National Parks – a journey she will continue in October along the East Coast and in the Southeast states.…
VICTORY TWP. – A campus-wide event for new and returning students and parents will be held at West Shore Community College on Thursday, August 28, from 6 – 8:30 p.m. “WSCC Connections: Fall Kick-Off Celebration,” is a free event and open to all students and their parents. Students who are new to WSCC and first-time college students are especially encouraged to attend. Attendees…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The man who is accused of running over Mason County Central Middle School teacher Scott Dumas in a grocery store parking lot is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday. Brian Keith Blackburn, 24, of 603 N. Delia St.is scheduled to appear in 51st Circuit Court at 2:30 p.m. Blackburn last appeared in court on…
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