LUDINGTON — The following defendants were sentenced this past week in front of Judge Peter Wadel in Mason County’s 79th District Court: – Kira Marie Petersen, 20, 1008 N. Brookridge Rd., Ludington was found guilty on Nov. 25 of failure to display a valid license. She received a $275 fine. – Chad Jason Miller, 43, 404 N. Rath Ave.,…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame announced its 10th induction class for June 2014, and the class has a distinct flavor for track and field. Of the six new inductees, four made their names on the track for a time in the past 100 years. The others are remarkable coaches in gymnastics and baseball. “Each year, it…
Today: Partly sunny with high temperature of 32 degrees F; cloudy tonight with a low temperature of 27 degrees; humidity: 63%; wind: southwest at 6 mph. Sunset: 5:10 p.m. Tomorrow: Sunrise: 8 a.m.; 30% chance of rain and snow showers with high temperature of 38 degrees; rain and snow continuing at night with temperature of 32. Wind: south-southwest at 17…
The following fishing report is provided by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Not much to report this week as winter has hit full force. The inland lakes are starting to ice up however there is no safe ice yet. Pere Marquette River: Still has a good number of steelhead and some brown trout. Boardman River: Steelhead are still around for those…
Our View. A blog by Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. During the month of November, I have enjoyed reading the many daily Facebook posts of what people are thankful for. I’m not really one to be this regimented and I appreciate the openness people have shown. I’ve decided to wait until today. My decision isn’t so much because today is Thanksgiving but…
By Carrie Klemm. MCP Correspondent. It’s that time of year, the time to give thanks. I have been roaming around the county over the past few days asking the age-old question, “what are you thankful for this year?” I love this question. It provokes a smile and a moment of silent appreciation. “I am thankful for my family and friends,…
Geraldine M. “Gerrie” Schumacher, aged 92 of Scottville, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2013. Gerrie was born on May 11, 1921 in Flint to William and Iva (Hill) Green, and married Alfred R. Schumacher on August 30, 1946 in Hazel Park. They celebrated 50 years together before Alfred preceded her in death in 1996. Gerrie attended Wayne State University before finishing her…
A lake effect snow advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. tonight. Motorists should use extreme caution. Lake effect snow showers were expected to become steadier and spread inland overnight and continue throughout the day. An additional 3 to 5 inches of snow is expected. Briefly higher snowfall rates, up to 1 inch per hour, are possible this morning. Today:…
Capital News Service reports a Ludington librarian who lost her job over a book she wrote about library patrons was improperly awarded damages after she lost her book deal, a Maryland court has ruled. Sally Stern, who worked for the Mason County District Library for 15 years, created her book, “The Library Diaries,” while working at the Ludington branch of…
Updated. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The 65-year-old Ludington man who shot Ludington Police Sgt. David Maltbie has entered a no contest plea but mentally ill Wednesday night in 51st Circuit Court. Lowell Fetters of 707 N. Delia St., was expected to go on trial next week. He faced 32 counts stemming from a June 27, 2012 incident at…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Lowell Fetters is expected to accept a plea agreement tonight in 51st Circuit Court. The following exclusive interview was prepared to be posted this weekend in preparation of the scheduled trial of Lowell Fetters, the man accused of shooting Ludington Police Sgt. David Maltbie. Fetters is now scheduled to enter a plea agreement tonight…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. – Walmart and The Salvation Army announced today the second annual Fill the Truck Toy Drive, which will bring hundreds of thousands of toys to children across the country. The toy drive kicks off on Nov. 29 and is part of Walmart’s long-standing partnership with The Salvation Army, which also includes the iconic red kettle campaign. The…
The following was the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office from Nov. 25, 2013: – 4:52 a.m.: Alarm activation, 900 block of North U.S. 31, Custer Township. – 6:40 a.m.: Single vehicle crash, no injuries, Chauvez and Hogenson roads, Riverton Township; vehicle slide off roadway and into ditch. – 11:46 a.m.: Two vehicle crash, no injuries, northbound U.S. 31…
The National Weather Service has issued a lake effect snow advisory until 1 a.m. Thursday: … LAKE EFFECT SNOW ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY… HAZARDOUS WEATHER… * LAKE EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS WILL CONTINUE WITH 1 TO 2 INCHES OF SNOW TONIGHT. AN ADDITIONAL 1 TO 3 INCHES IS EXPECTED BY WEDNESDAY EVENING… BRINGING STORM TOTALS TO…
VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College’s musical ensembles will be featured in four holiday performances throughout the area starting Dec. 5. According to Associate Professor Ted Malt, who leads the college’s music department, members of the musical ensembles travel from throughout Western Michigan to rehearse every week during a semester. “Members of these groups represent nearly 200 students and community…
Welcome to the world… Isaac Gordon Briggs, the son of Sarah and Daniel Briggs of Scottville, was born November 21, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Silas Daniel-George Case, the son of Amber Mason and Melvin Case of Scottville, was born November 25, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Avie Elizabeth Young, the daughter of Jessica and Daniel Young of Ludington, was born…
LUDINGTON — Children in second through fifth grades are invited to join Discovery Club at the Mason County District Library in Ludington. Retired teacher Kathy Radtke will lead students as they explore our world through books, games, art, and other activities. For the 2013-2014 school year, the theme is Discovering Michigan. On Wednesday, December 11, 4 p.m., create handmade Michigan Christmas ornaments to decorate the library and…
GRANT TWP. — Icy conditions are being blamed for a crash on North U.S. 31 Tuesday night. Two people were transported to the hospital following the crash that occurred around 6:30 p.m. just south of Forest Trail Road. The crash occurred when the 68-year-old male driver of a Ford pickup truck lost control of the truck while heading north on…
Editor’s Note: The topic of the following article is in relation to a man who has pleaded guilty for criminal sexual conduct against a child. MCP’s policy is to not post the names of the victims involved in sexual crimes. This story may include details that some consider too graphic. If you are uncomfortable with such topics, please do not…
Letter to the Editor. By Wallace Cain, Ludington. Tom Rotta is suing the City of Ludington again. This time for not properly posting a city council meeting notice in May and thus being in violation of the Open Meetings Act. I was at that meeting. The meeting was held in the afternoon to allow 3rd graders from Foster Elementary School…
LUDINGTON — Tom Rotta is another step closer to having his day in court with select Ludington City Council members and Mayor John Henderson. During the Nov. 12 regular meeting of the city council, Rotta stated he was filing a law suit in 79th District Court alleging that the council and mayor proceeded with business during a special meeting of…
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