C Notes. A blog by George C. Wilson. There are, if you care to take the trip, great sights to see within an easy day’s drive of west Michigan. That is not new information to anyone who has traveled in the Great Lakes basin. The lakes provide wonderment in locations both famous and unknown throughout the region. People do tend…
BEAR LAKE — Grants and loans for businesses available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development will be the topic for a workshop set for Tuesday, August 12, 2014 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Bear Lake Methodist Church, located at 7861 Main Street. Alan Anderson, area specialist for USDA Rural Development will talk about a menu of opportunities for businesses…
LUDINGTON – In September, Ludington Area Center for the Arts will be hosting an exhibit of original photography from Karen West entitled National Parks Road Trip. The images chronicle Karen’s journey over the past four years as she visited many of the National Parks – a journey she will continue in October along the East Coast and in the Southeast states.…
VICTORY TWP. – A campus-wide event for new and returning students and parents will be held at West Shore Community College on Thursday, August 28, from 6 – 8:30 p.m. “WSCC Connections: Fall Kick-Off Celebration,” is a free event and open to all students and their parents. Students who are new to WSCC and first-time college students are especially encouraged to attend. Attendees…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The man who is accused of running over Mason County Central Middle School teacher Scott Dumas in a grocery store parking lot is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday. Brian Keith Blackburn, 24, of 603 N. Delia St.is scheduled to appear in 51st Circuit Court at 2:30 p.m. Blackburn last appeared in court on…
The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. SCOTTVILLE — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 34-year-old Ludington man early Sunday morning for resisting arrest and assaulting an officer in the 500 block of South Main St., City of Scottville. Deputies were dispatched to a disturbance/assault call in Scottville around…
VICTORY TWP. — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting today at 7 p.m. to discuss the recent alleged conduct of President Charles Dillon. Last Wednesday night, Dillon was arrested by Manistee Police Department and charged with operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor. According to Board of Trustees Chairman James Jensen,…
The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Monday, August 11, 2014: Scattered thunderstorms in the morning, then mainly cloudy during the afternoon with thunderstorms likely. High 76F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Low 58F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of…
MCP’s coverage of the 78th Western Michigan Fair is brought to you through the generous support of FloraCraft of Ludington, www.FloraCraft.com and Squires Family Chiropractic, 414 E. U.S. 10, Scottville; 231-757-3356; www.squireschiropractic.com. The Western Michigan Fair ended Saturday night. These photographs are of the first place winners of the fair week’s 4-H horse competitions.
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville. Children are especially vulnerable in the warm summer months because their body temperatures increase three to five times faster than adults’. In fact, KidsAndCars.org found that an average of 38 kids die each year from heatstroke after being left in a vehicle. Help keep your kids safe in and around…
Moonlighting. A blog by Judy Cools. Ahhh…. the garden! What a deep well of reward from so little effort! The bright flowers reward us constantly from stairs, decks, and patio tables. They are happy, they are cheerful. So bright against the dark green woods, they are well worth the one afternoon of planting, for a whole season of smiles. Vegetables…
Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook. Welcome to the world! Elyse Margene Lindbloom, the daughter of Lindsey and Dylan Lindbloom of Ludington, was born Aug. 6, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Ronnie Gonzalez, the son of Mona and Miguel Gonzalez, Sr. of Hart, was born Aug. 6, 2014…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District magistrate: Felonies – Gene Robert Foster, 40, of 106 E. Pere Marquette, Ludington, was arrested Aug. 2 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of controlled substance, possession of marijuana, second offense. A preconference is set for Aug. 11 at…
Recent Mason County court sentencings. LUDINGTON — A 23-year-old Pentwater man was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday to one year in jail for a June 24 conviction of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer. Kyle Alan Burchart of 6586 N. Ridge Rd. pled no contest to the charge. He was ordered to serve 90 days up front with the balance to…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said he and other local law enforcement officials are taking very seriously a report that the next big area rave party may be occurring in Mason County this weekend. Cole said his department was contacted by the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office Thursday with information about the next rave. Last…
The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. SHERMAN TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s help in finding a 14-year-old runaway. Jordan Thomas Wieand, was reported missing at 10:20 a.m. Thursday from his family’s residence on Thunderbird Lane near Ford Lake. He is described as white,…
The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Friday, Aug. 8, 2014: Partly cloudy with temperatures rising to near 80F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Generally clear skies. Low 56F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset: 9 p.m. Sunrise: 6:42 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014: Partly cloudy. High 82F. Winds ENE…
MCP’s coverage of the 78th Western Michigan Fair is brought to you through the generous support of FloraCraft of Ludington, www.FloraCraft.com and Squires Family Chiropractic, 414 E. U.S. 10, Scottville; 231-757-3356; www.squireschiropractic.com The fair continues through Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Mason County Fairgrounds on U.S. 10 east of Ludington. \
MCP’s coverage of the 78th Western Michigan Fair is brought to you through the generous support of FloraCraft of Ludington, www.FloraCraft.com and Squires Family Chiropractic, 414 E. U.S. 10, Scottville; 231-757-3356; www.squireschiropractic.com The fair continues through Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Mason County Fairgrounds on U.S. 10 east of Ludington.
MCP’s coverage of the 78th Western Michigan Fair is brought to you through the generous support of FloraCraft of Ludington, www.FloraCraft.com and Squires Family Chiropractic, 414 E. U.S. 10, Scottville; 231-757-3356; www.squireschiropractic.com The fair continues through Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Mason County Fairgrounds on U.S. 10 east of Ludington.
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TWP. — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees issued a statement in response to Wednesday night’s arrest of college President Chuck Dillon. Dillon was arrested by Manistee Police Department and charged with operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor. “The Board of Trustees of West Shore Community College was notified this…
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