The weather and beach report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Lake Michigan surface temperature at Stearns Park beach: 54 F. Friday, June 20, 2014. Periods of rain. A few rumbles of thunder possible late. High 67 F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%. Rainfall may reach one inch. Sunset: 9:32…
HAMLIN TWP. — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital volunteers will present the fourth annual Art at Rest auction on Sunday, June 22 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club in Ludington, from noon to 4 p.m. The fundraising event features hand-painted Adirondack chairs and other unique items hand-decorated by local artists. Viewing of the live and silent auction items begins at noon with the live auction starting…
LUDINGTON — Fiddlers ReStrung, a 25-piece string ensemble made up of students from Saline High School, will bring a unique blend of American Bluegrass, Celtic fiddle, popular folk, Appalachian Step-dancing and Progressive Acoustic music to a free performance on Monday, June 30, 11 a.m. in the West Shore Bank Room of the Mason County District Library Ludington branch, 217 E.…
Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan State Farm Insurance Agency. Think you’re immune to accidents? According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, 20-year-old workers have a 1 in 4 chance of becoming disabled by age 671. In fact, the average American drawing Social Security disability benefits is 50 years old. The average Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is…
For the Love of Fishing. A blog by Sean McDonald. Fishing on Lake Michigan remains outstanding and it appears we are going to keep the salmon we have in our area for awhile. We now have alewives (baitfish) and cold water- the perfect mix for salmon. Last week the harbor in Ludington was filled with spawning alewives, a bit behind…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Scottville woman has been charged with unarmed robbery of a Scottville gas station earlier this week. Jaralee Chaloux Sobers was arraigned this afternoon in front of the magistrate in 79th District Court in connection with the early Tuesday morning robbery of the Admiral gas station at 130 W. State St. Sobers was…
HAMLIN TWP. — Hamlin Township Community Watch will hold a meeting on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hamlin Township Hall.
LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Mason County woman was arrested Wednesday night by Kent County Sheriff’s Office in connection to Tuesday morning’s robbery at the Admiral gas station in Scottville. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said deputies, along with Scottville Police Department, executed a search warrant in Scottville Wednesday and found evidence linking the woman to the robbery. See related story…
Mason County Sheriff’s Office made several arrests Wednesday in separate incidents. Below is the activity of deputies for June 18, 2014. – 12:28 a.m.: An 18-year-old Ludington man was arrested for possession of controlled substance at the corner of Pere Marquette Hwy. and Iris Rd., Pere Marquette Twp. Deputies were called to that location for a suspicious vehicle parked alongside…
LUDINGTON — Photographers representing Google will be in Ludington on Thursday, June 19. They will be photographing sidewalks and storefronts for Google Maps Street View. Interested businesses will be allowed to have the 360 panoramic camera brought inside the businesses as well, but must request in advance on the Google website.
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Main Street is holding a parking lot weeding party Thursday at 8 a.m. Volunteers are being sought to help weed the islands in the west parking lot.
Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook. Welcome to the world! Hunter WilliamDenson Lefler, the son of Kelsey Fisher and Tyler Lefler, of Fountain, was born June 14, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Jenson Evart McVicker, the son of Jennifer Usery and T.J. McVicker of Fountain, was born June…
Parade entry deadline extended. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees continues to seek donations for its annual Freedom Festival July 4 fireworks display. The organization has also extended the entry deadline for the 2014 Freedom Festival Grand Parade until Friday, June 27. The parade will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 4 and will not be rescheduled if…
Kaley Lynn Petersen has been appointed director of the Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Foundation. She is already on the job and working on the hospital’s annual Benefit Ball in August and other philanthropic initiatives at the hospital. For Petersen, this is a homecoming as well as a significant career milestone. She is a Ludington native who has been working most…
The weather and beach report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Lake Michigan temperature at Stearns Park: 47 F. Wednesday, June 18, 2014. Rain likely with a thunderstorm or two this morning. A lingering thunderstorm is possible this afternoon. High around 70 F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Rainfall may reach one inch. Sunset:…
SCOTTVILLE — Deputies from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, along with officers from Scottville Police Department worked throughout the day gathering clues and evidence to the whereabouts of the person who robbed the Admiral gas station early Tuesday morning. See related story here. The gas station was robbed shortly after 2:30 a.m. by a woman wearing a hooded sweatshirt. “I’m optimistic…
Judge denies plea agreement recommendation. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Tammi Spofford, mother of the man who killed Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield, will spend up to five years in prison for her role in the murder of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield. Spofford was sentenced today by 51st Circuit Court Judge Richard Cooper. Cooper rejected a…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A Hesperia man who stole electronics from the Ludington Wal-Mart was sentenced to prison this afternoon. Matthew Allan Sharp, 28, of 136 N. Elm St., Hesperia, has a long criminal history, which includes four retail fraud (shoplifting) complaints, larceny, home invasion, felonious assautl, several drug and alcohol convictions and a pending child abuse/neglect case…
LUDINGTON — Tammi Spofford, the mother of the man who killed Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield, is scheduled to be sentenced in 51st Circuit Court this afternoon. On May 6, Spofford entered a plea of no contest to accessory after the fact. She is the mother of Eric John Knysz, the man who murdered Butterfield. Knysz was sentenced to…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The United Methodist Church of Ludington Choir with the West Shore Community College Choir in collaboration with area vocalists and musicians will be presenting the fifth annual “Let Freedom Ring!” patriotic concert . As in years past, the event provides an array of inspirational music ; from traditional to contemporary that reflects the unique American spirit…
SCOTTVILLE — Law enforcement officials are searching for a female suspect who allegedly robbed the Admiral gas station, 130 W. State St., early this morning. At 2:37 a.m. Mason County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a robbery call at the gas station located at the corner of State St (U.S. 10) and Reinberg Ave. Sheriff Kim Cole said the gas…
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