AMBER TWP. — The Michigan State Firemen’s Association is holding its annual conference in the area beginning today through Sunday. The conference is being hosting at the the Baymont Inn and Suites at U.S. 10-31 and Brye Road. The conference includes educational classes and recreation activities along with an awards ceremony.
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: 58 F. Thursday, June 26, 2014. Sunset: 9:33 p.m. Ludington: Mostly cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy this afternoon. High 69 F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear. Low 56 F. Winds light and…
Locally Made. By Kate Krieger. 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 local…
LUDINGTON — The Friends of the Ludington Library annual used book sale will be held Saturday, July 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, July 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the front lawn of the Mason County District Library Ludington branch, 217 East Ludington Avenue. The Friends of the Ludington Library was organized in 1977 by citizens interested in…
HART – Daryl Eugene Essex, 32, of 5378 N. 88th Ave., Hart, was sentenced to two consecutive prison terms in 27th Circuit Court Monday for first-degree home invasion and felony firearms. Essex was arrested last March following multiple break-ins in Oceana and Mason counties. He was initially charged with 22 felonies, including breaking and entering, home invasion, larceny of firearms,…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 37-year-old Cumberland, Maryland man was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s deputies Tuesday night for assaulting a police officer. Emergency personnel from Pere Marquette Fire Dept. and Life EMS were initially called to Mason County Campground on West Chauvez Road for an intoxicated subject having a seizure. Dispatch information indicated the man had been drinking for…
LUDINGTON — Due to low participation, the Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau has decided to cancel the Harbor Festival Venetian Parade that was scheduled to take place on Friday evening. The Harbor Festival Opening Ceremony is still to take place at Waterfront Park at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 27. The opening ceremony kicks-off the nine day festival happening through July 6 and also…
Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook. Welcome to the world! Avalynne Mae Ramirez, the daughter of Carmelita Lopez and Braitin Ramirez of Ludington, was born June 19, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Nathalia Guzman Lopez, the daughter of Tania Guzman Lopez, was born June 20, 2014 at Spectrum Health…
It’s about helping the community. By Kate Krieger. Senior Correspondent. LUDINGTON – “Be Part of It” is this year’s tagline for the third annual LUDROCK, a two-day concert event geared towards raising money for different Mason County charities. LUDROCK, Inc. president, Ed Santarelli said the entire event isn’t just about music, it’s something bigger than that. “Music is just the…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is still accepting applications to participate in the 2014 Harbor Festival Cardboard Boat Races on July 2, 2014. Deadline to sign-up is Monday, June 30 and registration is free. The race challenges amateur boat builders to design, build and navigate boats made entirely of corrugated cardboard. The event will take place at Stearns Park…
LUDINGTON – Four new board members were elected, officers were selected and a new brand was announced at the annual meeting of the Ludington Area Center for the Arts on June 17. The annual meeting celebrated 10 years since the formation of the Ludington Area Arts Council and five years since the purchase of the former United Methodist Church of…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Youth Sailing School is in its second day and its founder is very happy. The current weekly session has 7 students, with a total of 60 that have signed up throughout the summer. “I am ecstatic,” said. Gary Ferguson, president of the organization’s board. “I couldn’t be happier. We have 60 students…
AMBER TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 36-year-old Scottville man for driving in violation of a restricted license Monday. The arrest took place after a traffic stop at 7:19 p.m. at U.S. 10 and U.S. 31 bypass. Other activity of the sheriff’s office for Monday, June 23, 2014 included: – 5:01 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries,…
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: 51 F. Tuesday, June 24, 2014. Rain showers this morning with some sunshine during the afternoon hours. High 69 F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 50%. Tonight. Sunset: 9:33 p.m. Partly cloudy skies this…
SCOTTVILLE — Squires Family Care Chiropractic will host a Community Appreciation Party in its parking lot on Friday, June 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will include free bratwursts, hot dogs and refreshments along with an antique car display from the Pere Marquette Motoring Club. Squires Family Care Chiropractic is located at 414 W. U.S. 10 just east…
LUDINGTON — The opening ceremony of the 2014 Harbor Festival will take place Friday, June 27 at 8 p.m. at Waterfront Park. The opening ceremony will kick-off the 9 day festival which lasts until July 6. It will also commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Million Dollar Harbor Dedication and Water Jubilee, which marked the opening of the modern day Ludington…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington is selling a small, unused portion of land it owns to a local business. The Red Door Gallery is currently located on West Ludington Avenue. Owners Nathan and Amanda St. Hilaire-Grubich recently purchased the building located at 416 S. James St. and plan to move their business there. The building…
By Kate Krieger. Senior Correspondent. AMBER TWP – Boasting over 200 elk, the Amber Elk Ranch, located at 2688 W. Conrad Road is the largest elk ranch in the state of Michigan. With 5.5 miles of fencing surrounding the 130 acres, the ranch is home to many cows, bulls and calves. Owner Bob Northrup is proud to be able to…
SCOTTVILLE – This week’s Tuesday night Scottville Clown Band Shell Concert Series will feature Emma and Mallie, an acoustic duo made up of Emma Taranko and Mallory Shinn. They will be opening for The Road Less Traveled. RLT is the remnants of the band Beaune Road. When Beaune Road called it quits, Dan Mahynski, Dan Haynor and Carleen Shinn chose…
HAMLIN TWP. — A 28-year-old Ludington man was arrested by deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office Saturday night for domestic assault. The arrest took place in the 2100 block of North Jebavy Drive following a 911 call to a Hamlin Township residence. Other activity of the sheriff’s office for the weekend follows: June 20, 2014: – 10:10 a.m.: A 50-year-old…
VICTORY TWP. — Professional jazz trumpeter Walter White was the guest musician during the annual West Shore Community College Foundation Gala Friday night, which included entertainment by the WSCC Jazz Ensemble. White is a Detroit native who attended Interlochen Academy of Fine Arts. He his resume includes performing with Bob James, Dave Holland, the Mingus Big Band, the Woody Herman Orchestra, the…
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