Welcome to the world! Recent births

July 23, 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! Olivia Rose Rocha, the daughter of Samantha Faz and Antonio Rocha Jr. of Hart, was born July 16, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Mae Marilyn Lilleberg, the daughter of Jessica and Daniel Lilleberg of Ludington, was born July…

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Temps mainly in 60s today

July 23, 2014
Temps mainly in 60s today

The weather report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Lake Michigan water surface temperature at Stearns Park Beach in Ludington: 62F.  Wednesday, July 23, 2014: Mostly sunny with temperatures rising towards the upper 60s. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight: Mainly clear skies. Low near 50F. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Sunset: 9:19…

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Loving Scottville, The Bottle and Can is a great fit

July 22, 2014
Loving Scottville, The Bottle and Can is a great fit

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  SCOTTVILLE — Don Pasco says he knows he made the right move when he decided to open his store, The Bottle and Can, in downtown Scottville in the late spring of this year. Originally from Muskegon, Don and his wife, Liz, moved to Scottville after most recently living in Grand Rapids. “Being here has been wonderful.…

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Larcenies, credit card fraud among Monday sheriff complaints

July 22, 2014

The following was the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, July 21, 2014: – 5:53 a.m.: Unwanted person, 4800 W. U.S. 10, Pere Marquette Twp. – 10:06 a.m.: Larceny of chainsaws, 3900 block West Hansen Rd., Amber Twp. – 10:25 a.m.: Suspicious situation, Bluegill Lane, Hamlin Twp. – 11:08 a.m.: Credit card fraud, 3900 block of West…

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Beach hazard issued, thunderstorms possible tonight

July 22, 2014
Beach hazard issued, thunderstorms possible tonight

The weather report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Tuesday, July 22, 2014: The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a beach hazard statement beginning 10 a.m. today through this evening. High wave action and strong currents will cause dangerous conditions.  Lake Michigan surface temperature at Ludington Stearns Park is 67. Mostly sunny…

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Scottville takes another step towards addressing ORVs

July 21, 2014

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  SCOTTVILLE — Should off road vehicles be allowed in the City of Scottville? That was a topic that was again brought up at tonight’s city commission meeting. During the last meeting, commissioners asked for more public input on a request to allow ORVs in the city limits. To date, the cities of Scottville and Ludington and…

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Obit: Helen Tyndall, 90, Ludington

July 21, 2014
Obit: Helen Tyndall, 90, Ludington

Helen M. Tyndall aged 90 of Ludington passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at Ludington Woods Living Center. Helen was born on December 8, 1923 in Carr Settlement, the daughter of Perry and Ida (Miller) Tyndall, and graduated from Custer High School in 1942.  She furthered her education at County Normal School and began teaching at Malboro and Lake Schools until…

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Scottville city hall in need of exterior work

July 21, 2014

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville is considering some additional work to city hall. Recently, the interior of the hall, built in 1916, has been updated to bring it up to Americans with Disability Act requirements. In addition to making the hall more accessible to people with disabilities, the city had to make the upgrades in…

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Pentwater man injured after crash; driver arrested

July 21, 2014
Pentwater man injured after crash; driver arrested

PENTWATER — A 23-year-old Pentwater man received minor injuries following a single-vehicle crash in the Village of Pentwater Saturday. The crash occurred at the intersection of Victory Lane and Sixth Street. According to the Pentwater Police Dept., a vehicle driven by a 22-year-old Whitehall man was traveling south on Victory Lane at a high rate of speed and failed to…

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California man arrested for drunk driving, among weekend’s arrests

July 21, 2014
California man arrested for drunk driving, among weekend’s arrests

BRANCH TWP. — A 30-year-old Newport Beach, California man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies early Sunday morning for having a high blood alcohol content. He was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, first offense and high BAC following a traffic stop at Walhalla and Shreck roads at 12:23 a.m. While deputies were on a the traffic stop,…

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Welcome to the world, Lauren!

July 20, 2014

Congratulations to MCP’s Kate Krieger on the birth of her daughter! Lauren Evelyn Watkins, the daughter of Kate Krieger and Kevin Watkins was born Sunday, July 20, 2014 at 7 p.m. at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. She was 6 lbs, 14 oz and 22 inches long.

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Mud runnin’

July 19, 2014
Mud runnin’

AMBER TWP. — MCP reader Chad Nelson of Scottville submitted some photos of the Dawg Haus Benefit Mud Run being held Saturday near the corner of U.S. 31 and Hansen Road. This year’s mud run is benefiting Jimmy Leclaire, who has cerebral palsy. Leclaire was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was 11-months-old. He had surgery when he was 4…

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The Brill Co. brings a piece of Ludington to colleges across the country

July 19, 2014
The Brill Co. brings a piece of Ludington to colleges across the country

Locally Made. By Kate Krieger. MCP Senior Correspondent. As a native of Ludington, I thought it would be a great idea to feature many area businesses that I had either grown up with or businesses that I had become familiar with in the more recent years of my life. I wanted to promote what the businesses had to offer the…

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Over 1,000 boxes burn in Indian Summer fire

July 18, 2014
Over 1,000 boxes burn in Indian Summer fire

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. RIVERTON TWP. — Over 1,000 boxes used for hauling apples burned in a fire at Indian Summer fruit processing plant on West Chauvez Road Friday afternoon. The fire was reported around 2 p.m. A large plume of smoke could be seen over the property. Riverton Fire Chief Joe Cooper said he wasn’t sure exactly what started…

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79th District Court arraignments

July 18, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Nicholas Allan VanVleet, 31, of 602 E. Danaher St., Ludington, was arrested July 11 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for two felony counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC), under 13. A preliminary exam is set for…

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Circuit and district court sentencings

July 18, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in the Mason County courts. 51st Circuit Court:  – Albert James Brooks, 40, of 5243 Village Dr., SW, Wyoming, Mich., was found guilty April 8 of controlled substance, possession of methamphetamine, second or subsequent offense. He was sentenced to two to 20 years in a Michigan Department…

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Fire at Indian Summer

July 18, 2014
Fire at Indian Summer

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. RIVERTON TWP. — A large pile of apple boxes caught on fire at the Indian Summer plant on Chauvez Road. Riverton, Pere Marquette, Ludington, Scottville, Pentwater and Hamlin fire departments are on scene. The fire appears to have started from a trash pile located about 30 feet from the pallet boxes. Water supply has been a…

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Hospital blood drive, July 22.

July 18, 2014

LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital will host a blood drive Tuesday, July 22, from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Blood donations are urgently needed and the public is welcome. The drive is in the classrooms on the lower level, below the north (surgery) entrance. No appointment is necessary, but appointments are available by calling 800-733-2767.

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College for Kids registration deadline extended

July 18, 2014

VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College will be hosting College for Kids 2014, July 28 – August 1, and the registration has been extended to July 22. The five-day College for Kids is a hands-on opportunity to explore higher education through arts, sciences, communications and recreation in a day-camp atmosphere on the college campus and features 25 action-packed learning adventures designed…

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Surprising household hazards

July 18, 2014
Surprising household hazards

Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan State Farm Insurance Agency. Your home has well-lit stairways, household cleaners in an upper cabinet and smoke detectors with fresh batteries — so it’s safe, right? Here are some potential household dangers you may not have considered:   Electronic appliances: The advanced features on today’s high-tech appliances make them easy to use.…

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Anglers reminded that importing some baitfish is unlawful

July 18, 2014

The Department of Natural Resources reminds the public that importing certain baitfish species is prohibited. The DNR has recently received numerous questions regarding the importation of baitfish into Michigan and points these inquiries to the Susceptible Fish Species list in Fish Disease Control Order 245. The release – both intentional and unintentional – of live baitfish  is one of the best ways…

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Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks