Two very outspoken opponents to the S.S. Badger carferry’s use of coal seem to actually benefit financially from coal. The owner of the Milwaukee to Muskegon car ferry, owns stock in a coal plant while Illinois’ senior senator received nearly $53,000 in campaign contributions from coal-related industries. Sheldon B. Lubar, who owns Lake Express of Milwaukee with his sons, has…
SCOTTVILLE — Scottville’s Main Street program got a new boost in recent weeks with the announcement that the program is being recognized as a Master program with the state. This is good news for the program, which was in jeopardy of losing its recognition with the state because it was not accredited last year. “We weren’t accredited in 2010/2011,” Main…
GRAND RAPIDS – Stacy Lynn Ahlgren, a former employee of Northwestern Bank in Ludington, has pleaded guilty to embezzlement, according to Mlive.com. The longtime employee took nearly $900,000 from the bank over five years. Ahlgren made her first appearance in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan Thursday. She pleaded guilty as charged to embezzlement from an insured…
A story with a twist. By Pastor Henrik Lidman. I sometimes enjoy watching a movie more the second time then the first time, especially if it is a really suspense filled movie with a twist on the end. As I watch it the second time the bad parts seems more bearable because I know that the ending is going…
CUSTER TWP. — It’s taken awhile for the snow to fall and stick, but we finally got some this week. Photographer Bonnie Chaltron found this snowman along U.S. 10 Saturday.
December 20, 2012 – The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) recently granted renewal of its MVPP Star Award, the state’s highest workplace safety and health award, to Occidental Chemical Corporation’s (OxyChem) calcium chloride manufacturing facility in Ludington. The MIOSHA program is part of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). “OxyChem’s Ludington Operations’ long-time commitment to…
By Bill Kerans, Memorial Medical Center. LUDINGTON — Julia and Ravi Sharma of Ludington planned to meet at the altar on Friday—their wedding day. They just didn’t think the altar would be in the hospital. The newlyweds were to be married at the Mason County Courthouse. The wedding happened, as planned, but the ceremony took place in the Birthing Center…
United Way of Mason County has reached 75% of its $359,125.00 goal, with pledges now totaling $268,852.70. According to Ryan and Tracy Cox, Campaign Co-Chairs, there are still approximately 14 entities that are in the process of wrapping up their campaign, which could account for an additional $72,000.00. “Our goal is to make up the remaining amount from businesses and…
Kenneth L. Ross, 73, of Scottville, died December 20, 2012 at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born August 1, 1939 in Fountain to Ernest and Sybella (Brackett) Ross. Ken graduated from Custer High School in 1957 and received his Bachelor’s Degree in surveying from Ferris State University. Following graduation from Ferris, he enlisted in the United States Army…
Mrs. Marilyn M. Schramm, 83, of Scottville, passed away on December 21, 2012. Marilyn was born January 14, 1929 to Crayton & Bird (Whalley) Isley in Shelby. She graduated from Shelby High School in 1947. On January 25 of that year, she married Richard Schramm. Throughout her life, Marilyn worked often as a waitress, serving at several locations in Scottville.…
LUDINGTON — Four people received sentences this week in 51st Circuit Court. Two of the cases were for second degree murder, another was for a sex offender who has failed to register for the fourth time. – Lashawn Marie Whipple, 19, 2192 Beardsly Rd., Sheridan, Mich., was found guilty of Second Degree Murder (count 6), Unlawfully Driving Away a Motor…
SCOTTVILLE — Sean Kelley has dreams of becoming a college basketball player. The problem is, the Mason County Central junior has hardly had chance to play the game lately. This isn’t because of his lack of ability but rather because of some physical set backs. While playing during his freshman year, Sean’s knee was dislocated causing him to miss most…
Above, credit union employees, from left: Amber Hererra, Michelle Soneral and Erica Figgins. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — For the second year Grand Valley Co-op Credit Union has sponsored its Giving Tree program benefitting the Mason County Grandparents Raising Grandchildren/Kinship Care Support Goup. “We started the program Christmas 2011 as a small way to help ease the financial burden the support…
LUDINGTON — The following are this week’s activity in 79th District Court. Sentences: – Jay Michael Rasmussen, 43, 4813 W. Iris Rd., Pere Marquette Twp., was found guilty on Dec. 17, of Improper Registration/Registration. He received a fine of $175. Dismissals: – Dustin James Horn, 17, 412 N. Rath Ave., Ludington, Retail Fraud Third Degree. – Jamaine Flournoy Holbrook, 40,…
LUDINGTON — Jeff Nellis was sworn in as the new Mason County Probate Court Judge this afternoon at the Mason County Courthouse. All three Mason County judges were present for the ceremony along with a majority of the community’s attorneys. District Court Judge Peter Wadel and Circuit Court Judge Richard Cooper both spoke encouraging words about Nellis prior to the…
LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder has announced the appointment of Lewis Squires, of Scottville, to the Michigan Board of Chiropractic. Housed within the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, the nine-member board sets entry-level competency standards for health practitioners and verifies continuing education during licensure, protecting and promoting the public’s health, safety and welfare. “Lewis is an experienced…
Story by Miranda Beebe, MCP Correspondent. VICTORY TWP. — “How many of you have a Facebook? OK, cool. How many of you have friends you’ve never met?” Not a good idea, according to Michigan State Police Trooper Greg Hubers who spoke to the West Michigan Life Group recently. The group of high school students meets weekly on the campus of…
PENTWATER — Rich Feole, director of Mason-Oceana 911 has announced he has accepted a position as deputy director of Calhoun County 911. Feole has worked for Mason-Oceana 911 for 17 years, starting as one of the service’s original dispatchers. He has been director for 7 years. “It is with mixed emotions that I announce my last day at Mason-Oceana 911…
Video of sheriff below. LUDINGTON — Six elected county officials were sworn into office this morning at the Mason County Courthouse. Circuit Court Judge Richard Cooper and Probate Court Judge Mark Raven performed the ceremony. The officials were Prosecutor Paul Spaniola, Register of Deeds Diane Stark, Surveyor John Schulke, Drain Commissioner David Hasenbank, Treasurer Shirley Smith and Sheriff Kim Cole.…
Lake Michigan Carferry’s permit to discharge coal ash into Lake Michigan ends today. But, the company has stated that it plans to operate the 60-year-old SS Badger next year. In May LMC applied for a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System individual permit. The permit was accepted by the Environmental Protection Agency in August. The permit would allow the Badger to…
Kim Cole poses with several sheriff’s office personnel after being sworn in by Judge Mark Raven as the new Mason County sheriff Thursday morning.
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