Story and photos by Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Last week, I got the chance to spend a few hours with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office marine patrol division. I meet Deputy Matt Warmuskerken at Harbor View Marina, where the department’s 24-foot Boston Whaler patrol boat is docked. Our agenda for the evening is to perform some routine patrols in Pere Marquette…
LUDINGTON — For the past 45 years, the art fair following July 4 has been a popular event in Ludington. This year’s West Shore Art Fair apparently was well attended by browsers and shoppers. But, several readers have contacted MCP about this year’s fair having less vendors. Since its beginning, the art fair was sponsored by the West Shore Art…
On July 6, Bob Erickson celebrated his 90th birthday with his family in a unique way: he jumped out of a plane. The life-long resident of Ludington served as a C-47 pilot in Europe during World War II. He spent many years as a Mason County commissioner and has been involved with many other areas of the community, including being…
LUDINGTON – History came alive Sunday in Ludington’s two cemeteries. To kick off a new interactive Mason County Lumber Heritage Trail, live actors played the parts of historical figures at Lakeside and Pere Marquette cemeteries. The cemetery walk was hosted by local historian Dr. Bill Anderson. Anderson led the group of 130 people around the two cemeteries where they…
Moonlighting. A blog by Judy Cools A quiet, creepy thing is taking place in our lovely forests. Ticks. You know, those horrid little arachnids that burrow into flesh and suck the blood of whatever warm-blooded creature was its unfortunate victim. Of course, ticks in the woods are nothing new. But this many ticks in the north Michigan woods is pretty…
John Mickevich of Ludington submitted these photographs of the Ludington Jaycees Freedom Festival July 4 fireworks display. Fireworks continue tonight over Hamlin Lake.
Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of 11:30 a.m. today. Lake Michigan water temperatures: Ludington Stearns Park: 60 F Ludington State Park (Big Sable Point): 62 F Summit Park: 60 F Pentwater: 60 F Afternoon air temperatures: Ludington and Pentwater: Sunny with highs reaching 80 degrees F.…
Dear Editor, I want to congratulate the Ludington Area Jaycees and the Ludington community on a spectacular 4th of July celebration. As the current President of the Michigan JCI Senate, senior organization to the Jaycees, I have had the opportunity to travel to many communities throughout our great state. I am in awe of this particular Jaycees chapter. These young…
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…
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