Welcome to the world! Recent births.

August 8, 2014
Welcome to the world! Recent births.

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…

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79th District Court arraignments

August 8, 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…

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Police assault yields jail term

August 8, 2014

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…

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Sheriff says law enforcement prepared for possible rave

August 8, 2014
Sheriff says law enforcement prepared for possible rave

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…

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Deputies searching for 14-year-old runaway

August 8, 2014
Deputies searching for 14-year-old runaway

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,…

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Temps in the 80s all weekend

August 8, 2014
Temps in the 80s all weekend

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…

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Fair dairy and large animal winners

August 7, 2014
Fair dairy and large animal winners

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. \    

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Fair poultry winners

August 7, 2014
Fair poultry winners

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.   

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Fair goat showmanship

August 7, 2014
Fair goat showmanship

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.   

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College board issues statement about president’s arrest

August 7, 2014
College board issues statement about president’s arrest

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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Social media indicating Mason Co. may be next site for rave party, law enforcement source says

August 7, 2014

LUDINGTON — A source from local law enforcement has informed MCP that postings have been made on local social media pages about the possibility of a rave party occurring in Mason County similar to the one that was held in southern Mecosta County last weekend. More than 2,000 people showed up for the Mecosta County rave which resulted in at…

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College president arrested for drunk driving

August 7, 2014
College president arrested for drunk driving

MANISTEE — Charles Dillon, president of West Shore Community College, was arrested by Manistee Police Dept. for drunk driving Wednesday night. According to Dave Bachman, director of public safety, Dillon was stopped by MPD about 9 p.m. Wednesday in the parking lot of Olsen Grocery store. Officers were responding to reports of a drunk driver called into 911. Dillon was…

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Looking for a job? Check out MCP

August 7, 2014

Mason County Press offers two options for employers looking for talented employees to advertise their job listings. Jobs can be listed in our MCP Classifieds and also, we now feature a dedicated display advertising space on the right side of our page. Contact Justin Ray, senior sales and marketing representative, for more information: justin@masoncountypress.com, 206-883-7067.

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Lake Michigan temps not normal for fishing this time of year

August 7, 2014
Lake Michigan temps not normal for fishing this time of year

For the Love of Fishing is written by Sean McDonald and brought to you by Dreamweaver Lures, www.dreamweaverlures.com. Lake Michigan has been cold for the last week in our area, in fact for the whole summer. We have been dealing with conditions that are not our normal August. If things were normal we would have about 70 degree water on…

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New endoscopy center opens at Ludington hospital

August 7, 2014

Center is employee funded.  LUDINGTON — A new two-suite endoscopy facility, funded primarily by employee contributions, opens this week in the Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital surgery department. A recognition celebration for the employee donors is scheduled for Wednesday, August 13. Completion of the new facility is the final project in the expansion and renovation plans, titled “Building Exceptional Health Care,” launched…

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Sunny skies and high near 80 today

August 7, 2014
Sunny skies and high near 80 today

The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com.  Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014: Sunny skies. High near 80F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Thursday night: A few clouds from time to time with a low of 57F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Sunrise: 6:41 a.m. Sunset: 9:02 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8,…

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Standish man arrested at fairgrounds

August 6, 2014
Standish man arrested at fairgrounds

The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 65-year-old Standish man was arrested Tuesday afternoon at the Mason County Fairgrounds. The man had an outstanding warrant from Manistee Police Department for simple assault. No other information was available. Other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday,…

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Fair commercial building winners

August 6, 2014
Fair commercial building winners

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.   

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Scooter driver injured after crash on the Avenue

August 6, 2014
Scooter driver injured after crash on the Avenue

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — A 59-year-old Ludington was injured Wednesday afternoon after the motorized scooter he was driving was struck by an SUV at the corner of Ludington Avenue and Delia Street. The crash occurred around 1:45 p.m. when a Chevrolet Trailblazer, driven by a 65-year-old Ludington man, was traveling west on Ludington Avenue and was attempting to…

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Fair domestic arts winners

August 6, 2014
Fair domestic arts winners

  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.   

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Fair youth exhibit winners

August 6, 2014
Fair youth exhibit winners

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.   

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Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks