Compiled by Allison Scarbrough, MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in 79th District court: – Tony Tyson Thornsberry, 30, of 1308 E. High St., Mount Pleasant, was arrested June 24 by Ludington Police Department (LPD) for two counts of misdemeanor of assault and battery. A pretrial is set for July 15 at 9:15 a.m. Bail: $2,500/10 percent. – David…
Compiled by Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. Circuit Court LUDINGTON — The following was sentenced this week in 51st Circuit Court: – Stephen Allan Lange, 40, of 503 5th St., Ludington, was found guilty June 27 of aggravated stalking and probation violation. One count of malicious destruction of a building $200-$1,000 was dismissed. He was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for…
Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of 11 a.m. today. Lake Michigan water temperatures: Ludington Stearns Park: 57 F Ludington State Park (Big Sable Point): 57 F Summit Park: 58 F Pentwater: 58 F Afternoon air temperatures: Ludington and Pentwater: Partly sunny with high temperatures reaching 79…
Mason County Press has chosen to not post the name of the alleged victim. She testified during a preliminary examination to determine if the crime warranted being heard in circuit court. Lewis was arrested on Feb. 12 following an investigation by the Michigan State Police. He was charged with two counts of criminal sexual conduct first degree involving a minor…
SCOTTVILLE — The annual Scottville Summerfest takes place this weekend. The event, organized by the Scottville Main Street program, is part of the Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Harbor Festival. Summerfest begins Friday with a car cruise, which leaves Mason County Central High School parking lot at 6 p.m., returning to the Scottville Clown Band Shell around 7 p.m.…
Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of 2 p.m. today. Lake Michigan water temperatures: Ludington Stearns Park: 54 F Ludington State Park (Big Sable Point): 42 F Summit Park: 48 F Pentwater: 48 F Afternoon air temperatures: Ludington and Pentwater: Cloudy becoming partly cloudy later with temperatures…
Using an interactive cellular platform called OnCell, tour goers will be able to scan a QR code or dial a phone number to hear the stories at each stop. Stops on the trail include the grave sites of the historic lumber barons at Lakeview Cemetery and Pere Marquette Cemetery, 10 historic lumber baron homes along Ludington Avenue, the lumber sculpture…
Jane L. Beill, aged 65 of Ludington, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2013. Jane was born on July 7, 1947 in Flint to Robert H. and Esther (Bullard) Bigler. She earned her Associates Degree from Davenport College, her Bachelor’s Degree from Central Michigan University, and furthered her education at Michigan State University, studying Accident Scene Investigations. On October 16, 1993 she married…
SCOTTVILLE — The annual Scottville Clown Band Patriotic Concert is tonight, 7 p.m., at the Scottville Clown Band Shell. In conjunction with the concert, the annual Hospice Fun Day carnival starts at 4 p.m. and runs until the start of the concert. The carnival features games and prizes for children. The annual patriotic concert is unlike any other Clown Band…
SCOTTVILLE – Ten of the property owners contacted by the City of Scottville to clean up their property have responded to the city’s requests. The rest have not yet responded and may face legal action. The city administration and city commission have identified about 30 properties that are in violation of the city’s code. Most of the violations involve a…
Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of 11 a.m. today. Lake Michigan water temperatures: Ludington Stearns Park: 37 F Ludington State Park (Big Sable Point): 37 F Summit Park: 40 F Pentwater: 34 F Afternoon air temperatures: Ludington and Pentwater: Mostly cloudy with temperatures reaching 75 degrees…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Harbor Festival Venetian Parade has been cancelled due to low participation. The parade was scheduled for Wednesday at dusk. The Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau stated, in a release that other festivities in conjunction with Harbor Festival scheduled for July 3 are still scheduled to take place. For more information and a complete schedule of events, visit www.LudingtonHarborFestival.com.
LUDINGTON – The 45 th West Shore Art Fair will be held this weekend, July 6 and 7. This is the first year the fair is sponsored by the Ludington Area Arts Council. The 2013 West Shore Art Fair features 75-plus juried artists showcasing work across a variety of media including fiber, jewelry, clay and glass, and other two-dimensional and three-dimensional art. “The 2013…
SCOTTVILLE – An Amber Township resident voiced her concerns about the condition of her husband’s grave site during the regular meeting of the Scottville City Commission Monday. Karen Ross of 348 W. Hansen Rd. told the commission that her husband’s grave site in the city’s Brookside Cemetery “looks terrible.” Kenneth Ross died in December 2012 and the family held a…
Moonlighting. A blog by Judy Cools Ahhhhh….. Lilacs!! Nothing touches my heart quite the way lilacs do in the spring. From the soft purplish-gray ones that look like they belong in the quiet palette of a Victorian painting, to the deep, rich double purples and bright thistle colors, it seems like each time I see one it becomes my new…
SCOTTVILLE — Scottville’s city hall will soon be updated to meet federal Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. City Manager Amy Williams reports that the city’s engineering firm, Fleis and Vanderbrink, has inspected the first floor of city hall and has made recommendations to upgrade. The firm has submitted a proposal that includes preliminary phases which require action by the city…
Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of 11 a.m. today. Lake Michigan water temperatures: Ludington Stearns Park: 43 F Ludington State Park (Big Sable Point): 42 F Summit Park: 36 F Pentwater: 45 F Afternoon air temperatures: Ludington and Pentwater: Mostly sunny today with highs at 77…
LUDINGTON — Children of all ages are invited to meet PaleoJoe at the Mason County District Library in Ludington for a Dinosaur Adventure Monday, July 15 at 1 p.m. For more than 30 years Joseph Kchodl’s high-energy program has been bringing dinosaurs to life for students. His T-rex tooth, velociraptor skull, dinosaur puppets and variety of amazing fossils make children feel like they…
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