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 local area…
51st Circuit Court sentencings By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Tammi Lynne Spofford, 50, of 8124 8 Mile Rd., Irons, pleaded no contest May 6 to accessory after the fact. She was sentenced June 17 to a minimum of one year and six months…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felony – Patrick Allen Shira, 21, of 504 E. Danaher St., Ludington, was arrested June 16 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer and two counts of domestic violence. A preliminary exam is…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – John Vernon Griffin, 46, of 7157 Martin Rd., Fountain, was found guilty June 12 of disorderly person – urinating in public and sentenced to $285 in fines and costs. – Sky Angel Hobbs, 23, of 708 E. 5th St., Ludington, was found guilty…
Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook. Welcome to the world! Chase Steven Jamieson, the son of Stephanie Yeck and Nick Jamieson of Branch, was born June 20, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. If you have a birth announcement to make, you are welcome to email the announcement and…
SHERIDAN TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 27-year-old Fountain man Thursday night for domestic assault. The assault took place at in the 1800 block of North Benson Road. Deputies were called at 10:45 p.m. to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital in reference to the assault. Deputies also arrested a 21-year-old Ludington man for domestic assault at Hamlin…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The woman charged in this week’s robbery of the Scottville Admiral gas station is currently serving another jail sentence. See story on suspect’s arrest here. On Jan. 28, 2014, Jaralee Chaloux Sobers, 30, of 412 Thornwild Dr., Apt. 2, Scottville, was found guilty in 79th District Court of the misdemeanor of second-degree retail fraud.…
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…
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