Willadeen “Billie” Rader, age 89 of Branch, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Billie was born on November 15, 1924 in Oceana County, the daughter of John and Olga (Holtz) Teichthesen, and graduated from Montague High School with the class of 1942. On November 11, 1944, she married Richard “Dick” Rader in Montague and they celebrated…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Area Senior Center has several events planned in observance of National Healthy Aging Month. – Wednesday, Sept. 10, 17, 24 at 10:30 a.m.: Nicole Smith, health educator from Health Dept. District #10, will be speaking about healthy weight, exercising and commitments to eating more fresh foods. – Thursday, Sept. 11 at 12:45 p.m.: Rite Aid Pharmacy…
Weekly Fishing Tip: Catching big pike in the summer Most anglers consider winter the best time to catch a trophy-sized pike, but following a few key pointers can make summer pike fishing worthwhile. When it’s very warm out think about where pike will hide – places with cooler water. These spots include along the thermocline, where coldwater streams/rivers flow into…
The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Thursday, Aug. 27, 2014: Partly cloudy skies. High 72F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Thursday night: Scattered thunderstorms developing overnight. Low 59F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Sunset: 7:05 a.m. Sunrise: 8:28 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, 2014: High of…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. HART — Even though Deb McCarthy of Hesperia did not fight on the frontlines of the Vietnam War, she knows all too well the horrors it caused. McCarthy was at the Oceana County Fairgrounds Wednesday for the Vietnam Traveling Wall’s departure to Ludington with her husband, Ken. They rode their motorcycle along with several other…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. HART — As 500-plus bikers converged upon the Oceana County Fairgrounds Wednesday to escort the Vietnam Traveling Wall to Ludington, many of them had interesting stories to tell. One of those bikers is 65-year-old Dearborn native Bill Errante, a Vietnam veteran who suffers from the effects of Agent Orange. He has diabetes and other health…
By Kate Krieger. MCP Senior Correspondent. LUDINGTON – Serving a two-year commitment in the United States Army from 1969-1971, Ludington summer resident, Chuck Patrello still isn’t too sure why the United States was in Vietnam in the first place. “It didn’t make any sense why we were there,” Chuck said. “I’m glad I did what I did though.” Chuck served…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — An estimated 800 motorcycles escorted the traveling Vietnam Memorial from Hart to Ludington City Park this afternoon.
SHERMAN TWP. — North Custer Road will be closing between Sugar Grove and Decker roads beginning Sept. 2 for approximately three weeks, due to culvert replacement. Traffic may use Tuttle, Sugar Grove and Decker roads as detours during the closure period.
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. MANISTEE — West Shore Community College President Charles Dillon waived his arraignment on a drunken driving charge and is scheduled for a pretrial conference at 10 a.m., Sept. 17. Dillon was listed on the docket for arraignment this morning in 85th District Court. Dillon, 64, has been charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, high…
The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. The following was the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014: – 9:57 a.m.: Two vehicle broadside crash, no injuries, Hawley and Brye roads, Summit Twp. – 10:53 a.m.: Traffic hazard, subject walking in roadway, U.S. 10 and Meyers Rd.,…
HART — The traveling Vietnam Memorial wall will be escorted by dozens of motorcycles this afternoon. The group will leave the Oceana County Fairgrounds at 3 p.m., traveling north on State Street then to Oceana Drive north to Pere Marquette Highway. It will turn west on U.S. 10 to Gaylord Avenue in Ludington.
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — John Hosier, Jr. grew up in Big Rapids listening to the tales of World War II from his father and uncles. In January 1967 it was John’s time to serve his country. He enlisted into the Army and was assigned as a paratrooper. In late 1967 he was injured while serving with a long…
The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2014: Partly cloudy. High 71F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday night: A few clouds overnight. Low 51F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset: 8:30 p.m. Sunrise: 7:03 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, 2014: Mostly cloudy with a high of 72F.…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central High School Jazz Band will perform at the Scottville Clown Band Shell tonight at 7 p.m. Opening up for the jazz band will be the rock trio Redline (see related story here) — which is made up of MCC band students — at 6:30 p.m. Tonight’s show will be a sneak preview of the band’s performance…
LUDINGTON — Resilient Ludington community planing project has created an online survey to gather community opinions and verify themes and priorities identified during the ongoing public input process. Survey results will be used to inform the community planning committee about important area-wide issues and concerns. The survey contains questions on a diverse array of community topics and issues, such as key…
The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to several larceny complaints and a couple assault complaints Monday. Here is the activity of the sheriff’s office for Monday, Aug. 25, 2014: – 9:41 a.m.: Traffic assist, U.S. 10 and Pere Marquette Hwy., Pere Marquette Twp. Traffic…
Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook. Welcome to the world! Keiona Leigh Wahr-Anderson, the daughter of Morgan Anderson and Travis Wahr of Ludington, was born August 21, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Kiaya Faye Mannor, the daughter of Heather Lewis of Hart, was born August 24, 2014 at…
The traveling Vietnam Memorial will be on display in Ludington City Park Thursday through Sunday with ceremonies beginning Wednesday afternoon. We are honoring Vietnam veterans through brief biographies of local vets who served. By Kate Krieger. MCP Senior Correspondent. From 1966-1969, Ron Lamb of Hamlin Township served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Ron was born and…
VICTORY TWP. – Riding a bus free-of-charge to the West Shore Community College campus will be offered again to students and anyone traveling from Ludington, Manistee and Scottville. The College underwrites the operational costs of the bus service to encourage more students to pursue their education without concern over high gas prices. The service is also available to those using college…
Roger Dean Barnard, age 68 of Traverse City, former resident of Ludington passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2014 at the Munson Hospice House. Roger was born on December 30, 1945 in Saginaw, the son of Harry and Ella Barnard. After the birth of his sister Lois, the family moved to Scottville in 1949 where he was raised and graduated from…
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