By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER – Western Michigan entertainment legend Johnny Urban died this weekend at the age of 85. Johnny was best known as the owner of Johnny’s of Custer, roller rink, restaurant, night club and bar. Johnny and his twin brother Tony built Northern Gardens Roller Rink in 1948 when they were 18-years-old, according to former manager Dan…
LUDINGTON — The official S.S. Badger sailing season ended the same way it started — stuck. Today was customer appreciation day, where round-trip riders received a discounted rate, just as they did on the first day of sailing in May. On that day, the Badger’s engine ran into trouble as it was coming into Manitowoc, causing the ship to run…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Ludington Area Jaycees 3rd Annual Bags, Baubles & Beauty Sale will be held on Saturday, October 20th from 9 am- 3 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Jebavy Drive in Ludington. The sale will include gently used purses, bags and jewelry from individuals as well as professional vendors and crafters with new and…
SCOTTVILLE — Below is the agenda and City Manager notes for Monday’s Scottville City Commission meeting. You may download the attachment as a PDF. Scottville 10-14-12
VICTORY TWP. — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees will meet Monday at 4 p.m. at the college board room. Below is a downloadable PDF of the agenda and accompanying President’s notes. WSCC 10-15-12
SUMMIT TWP — No one was injured following a single car rollover on Anthony Road east of PM Highway This afternoon. The 26-year-old female driver said she swerved to miss a truck and over corrected, causing the minivan to go into a ditch, according to Riverton fire chief Joe Cooper. Other passengers included a 30-year-old man, a 9-month-old and a…
RIVERTON TWP. — A 66-year-old Riverton Twp. woman was involved in a one-car accident at the intersection of Hawley and Schwass roads this morning. It appeared the woman was north-bound on Schwass, ran the stop sign and hit a power pole. The woman was taken to Memorial Medical Center by Life EMS ambulance. The pole was undamaged. Riverton Twp.…
Mason County court news as of October 12, 2012 Key: MCSO: Mason County Sheriff’s Office; LPD: Ludington Police Dept.; SPD: Scottville Police Dept.; MSP: Michigan State Police; Pre: Preliminary Examination or Pre-Trial. B&E: Breaking and Entering; OUIL: Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Liquor. 79th District Court, Judge Peter Wadel Arraignments Corrie Lynn Cook,…
LUDINGTON — Memorial Medical Center honored its 119 volunteers Thursday night with a banquet at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Patricia Ezdebski, director of marketing and volunteer coordination, said the volunteers clocked 18,000 hours last year, which is equal to nine full time employees. The recipients were entertained by a short concert from the Scottville Clown Band. Photographs by Alway…
So there I was one day eagerly anticipating my sister bringing over my niece for a play date. Now that she can walk and has developed some hand eye coordination she’s a lot more fun to play with. I had all her favorite toys out, my running shoes on, and some band aids on hand in case our basketball game…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Ludington Area Jaycees are still seeking vendors for their 3rd Annual Bags, Baubles & Beauty Sale to be held on Saturday, October 20th from 9 am- 3 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Jebavy Drive in Ludington. The sale will include gently used purses, bags and jewelry from individuals as well as professional…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Drama Department recently cast its November musical production of West Side Story, which will be held in the A.O. Auditorium on November 9, 10, 16, and 17. The cast is as follows- Cast Director…Mr. Thomas RichertMusical Conductor…Mr. Tom Thomas Choreographer…Ingrid Bond Production Student Producer…Megan Cross Production Stage Manager…Morgan Muyskens Assistant Stage Manager…Jenna Knizacky Assistant…
October 10, 2012 sunset behind Ludington north pier lighthouse and breakwater. Photo by Rob Alway
Mason County either has very few people who drink and drive or they just don’t get caught, at least according to Mlive. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office was recently ranked by a news agency as having one of the lowest percentages of drunk driving arrests over the past five years. A September report on Mlive.com listed the state’s top and…
LUDINGTON – The Republican leaders of the Michigan House of Representatives visited Ludington Tuesday afternoon. The trip was a campaign stop endorsing Rep. Ray Franz, Onekama,101st district representative, for re-election. House Speaker Jase Bolger headlined the short event at Stearns Hotel. Also present Jim Stamas (majority floor leader, 98th district, Midland), John Walsh (speaker pro-tem, 19th district, Livonia), Pete Lund…
LUDINGTON — Michigan Speaker of the House Jase Bolger will be at a meet and greet fundraising event this afternoon. The event is being held by the Rep. Ray Franz campaign and will take place at the Stearns Hotel from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Also attending will be state representatives Jim Stamas (majority floor leader), John Walsh (speaker pro-tem), Pete…
VICTORY TWP. – Professor Sharon Bluhm, author of a new book, “Manierre Dawson: Inventions of the Mind” will deliver a presentation about the artist and his life on October 25, at 7 p.m., in West Shore Community College’s Center Stage Theater. Bluhm, a professor of English at the college for over 20 years, became interested in Dawson when she moved into…
I am suffering from a serious case of vacation hangover. No, it is not from Norwegian beer, or the shots of Sweet & Hot – or is it Hot& Sweet? (I never did figure out the name of licorice and pepper flavored liquor, and quite frankly, am hoping I NEVER see it again.) It may still be a bit of…
The general election is a month away. Below is the wording of each state proposal that will appear on the ballot. Also included is the wording of a proposal in the city of Ludington to extend the term limits of the office of mayor. You can also download a PDF of this information by clicking here. OFFICIAL LIST OF…
Mason County court news as of October 5, 2012 Key: MCSO: Mason County Sheriff’s Office; LPD: Ludington Police Dept.; SPD: Scottville Police Dept.; MSP: Michigan State Police; Pre: Preliminary Examination or Pre-Trial. B&E: Breaking and Entering; OUIL: Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Liquor. 79th District Court, Judge Peter Wadel Arraignments John Eddie Reynolds, 18, 5614 S.…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central’s junior varsity football team lost to Montague 47-22 Thursday night. Photo by Miranda Beebe.
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