PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Ten flags and flagpoles were stolen from the front fence of the Mason County Fairgrounds sometime in the last two days. The flags contain the logos and names of the major sponsors of the Western Michigan Fair. Fair board President Kirk Myers said the flags stolen included Freeman Creek Equipment, Bud Light, Towns Brothers, Hallack Contracting,…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that several citizens have recently complained about a scam. They have been receiving phone calls from individuals claiming to be with the IRS and then demanding payment of back taxes via credit cards. “The sheriff’s office wants to remind citizens to never provide credit card or personal information over the phone…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Experience Works Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) will be accepting applications on Monday, August 4 from noon to 5 p.m., at Michigan Works, 5722 W. US 10. Program applicants must be age 55 or older, unemployed, live in Mason County, and have incomes of $14,588 per year or less for a family of one ($19,663 for…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — While studying at college, Brigette Estola discovered a three-woman play, “Fighting Words” that she thought would be perfect for her to perform with her mother, Nancy Estola. The Ludington resident, who now lives in New York City, has come home to take part in the play, with her mother, this weekend at AM Galleries…
LUDINGTON – The Salvation Army food pantry in Ludington is looking to the local community to respond to a severe shortage of food donations over the summer months. The pantry has been nearly depleted as many individuals have experienced difficulty in providing food for their families due to continuing economic hardship, according to Capt. Timothy McPherson, corps officer. “In addition to food assistance,…
Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook. Welcome to the world! Aldo Yandel Oliveros, the son of Zenia and Joaquin Oliveros of Ludington, was born July 14, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Raina Louise Skoog, the daughter of Sheena Wheeler and Zachary Skoog of Ludington, was born July 14, 2014…
The weather report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Lake Michigan surface water temperature at Stearns Park beach, Ludington: 55F. Thursday, July 17, 2014. Sunny with temperatures rising towards the low 70s. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight. Generally clear. Low 53F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset: 9:25 p.m. Friday, July 18,…
For the Love of Fishing. A blog by Sean McDonald. It is that special time of the year again for big lake fishermen in Ludington. Many fishermen look forward to this weekend all year. The Offshore Classic is taking place this weekend in Ludington. The Tournament Trail and the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce host the event, which…
LANSING – Gov. Rick Snyder today called for the lowering of all U.S. flags on all state buildings and within the state capitol complex Friday, July 18, through Sunday, July 20, in honor of former Lt. Gov. Connie Binsfeld, who passed away Jan. 12. Flags should be returned to their full-staff position on Monday, July 21. The flag order coincides with a memorial for both…
LUDINGTON — A 51-year-old Ludington woman has been arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for attempting to smuggle pills into the Mason County Jail when she was booked into the facility Tuesday evening. She has been charged with smuggling contraband into a correctional facility. Other activity of the sheriff’s office for Tuesday, July 15, 2014 included: – 3:11 p.m.:…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TWP. — Preserving heritage and history is something that comes natural to sisters Judy and Nancy Miller. The two grew up vacationing at their grandparents’ farm on West Shagway Road. They were raised learning the history of the farm and the history of Mason County, which is natural for the great-nieces of the late Rose…
MCP first ran this series of candidate interviews last month. To help educate the public, we are re-posting. For the first time in 36 years the 51st Circuit Court will have a new judge, beginning January 2015. Since 1979, that court has been ruled over by the Honorable Judge Richard Cooper. Cooper’s term expires at the end of this year…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. David Glancy, 36, lives in Amber Township. He and his wife, Kathryn, are partners in their law practice, Glancy Law Office in Ludington. He is a 1996 graduate of Fremont High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Hope College in Holland, with a major in political science and a minor in biochemistry. He received his…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Susan Kasley Sniegowski was Mason County’s first female prosecutor, serving in that position for 4 years. She has been practicing law locally since 1999. She owns a private practice and also is contracted with the City of Ludington as its Freedom of Information Coordinator. Sniegowski, 46, grew up in Ludington and attended Ludington Area Schools through…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. If elected 51st Circuit Court Judge Craig Cooper would be replacing his father, Richard Cooper, who has served on the bench since 1979. The 31-year-old resides in Irons and has served as Lake County prosecuting attorney since 2012 and served as assistant prosecutor there since 2011. He is the third generation of his family to serve…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Mason County’s Prosecuting Attorney, Paul Spaniola, has tried some pretty high profile cases lately. The 55-year-old Pere Marquette Township resident has served as the county’s top law enforcement official since 2009. He joined the prosecutor’s office in 2001 as an assistant prosecutor. Prior to that he operated a private practice in Ludington specializing in criminal defense,…
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 appeared in court today, but his hearing has been adjourned until August. Brian Keith Blackburn, 24, of 603 N. Delia St. was in 51st Circuit Court. Blackburn’s attorney, David Glancy, requested more…
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources application period for antlerless deer licenses is now open through Aug. 15. Hunters may apply for one license in any open Deer Management Unit (DMU) statewide; a nonrefundable $5 fee is charged at the time of application. Drawing results and leftover license availability may be viewed at www.michigan.gov/huntdrawingsbeginning Sept. 4. Antlerless deer quotas have been reduced to about 494,000…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library will be celebrating Halloween a little early this year. On Monday, July 28, the Ludington branch will hold a Summerween celebration for children 8 and older beginning at 11 a.m. Crafts, games, trick-or-treating and scary stories (children appropriate) will be held. Check out the library’s schedule at www.MCDLibrary.org for other activities at the…
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, in cooperation with the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service’s Federal Duck Stamp Office, will offer the federal migratory bird hunting stamp – also known as the Duck Stamp – for purchase online at www.mdnr-elicense.com starting Thursday, July 17. The Federal Duck Stamp, required annually for all migratory waterfowl hunters age 16 or older, will cost $17. It…
LUDINGTON — A 20-year-old man accused of raping a 10-year-old boy appeared in 51st Circuit Court today. William Joseph Handshoe, 20, no address listed, was arrested June 6 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on four felony counts of criminal sexual conduct, first degree, with a minor under 13-years-old by a perpetrator over 17-years-old. Criminal sexual conduct first degree involves…
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