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…
The weather and beach report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; Tuesday, June 17, 2014. Rain and thunderstorms will end around late morning. Some storms could be severe, especially by 9am. Mostly cloudy with temperatures steady or slowly warming to the mid 60s. Winds SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Sunset: 9:31 p.m. Tonight. Scattered thunderstorms…
SCOTTVILLE – This week’s Tuesday night Scottville Clown Band Shell Concert Series will feature Zeek and Wally: Strummin’ and Drummin’. Tom “Zeek” Zatarga plays electric acoustic and lead vocals and Wally Leversey drums and does back-up vocals. Both Ludington residents, Zeek and Wally have been playing music around the area and are excited to team up for this special performance…
LUDINGTON — A call for volunteers is being issued by the Mason County Allied Veterans Council for help with a patriotic project—a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall and other daily tributes, which is coming to Ludington over the Labor Day holiday weekend in late August. This moving memorial and ceremonies will be open and free to the public, Wednesday,…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville is addressing a concern from a resident/business owner regarding a blighted building. Bill Brooks, who owns Linda’s Baby and Resale Shop, along with his wife, Linda, has raised concerns about the building next to his business at 113 S. Blaine Street. The building, located between Brooks’ building and the railroad…
Alfred P. Petersen, aged 99 of Free Soil, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2014 at his home. Alfred was born on May 28, 1915 in Holton Township of Muskegon County to John and Antonia (Tomasek) Petersen, and married Eva Gajeski on September 30, 1944 at St. John Cantius Catholic Church in Free Soil. They have celebrated 69 blessed years together. Alfred farmed…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame has announced its 2013-14 Male and Female Student-Athletes of the Year. Mason County Central’s Chase Barnett was named the Male Student-Athlete of the Year and Mason County Central’s Madison Geers was named the Female Student-Athlete of the Year. “The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame is honored to recognize not only…
EDEN TWP. — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole has released the identity of the man who was killed in the logging accident Friday afternoon. John L. Short, 46, of Whitehall, was killed when a tree he was cutting struck him in the head. At 1:33 p.m., the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Riverton Fire Dept., Custer Fire Dept. and Carr Area…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library will hold a plaque dedication ceremony, honoring Mason County’s fallen veterans, on Sunday, June 22 at 2 p.m. at the Ludington branch. The plaque replaces the old plaque that hung in the library for many years. Local furniture manufacturer, the Brill Company of Ludington, donated the plaque while labor to affix individual nameplates…
Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office are seeking a warrant for the arrest of a 34-year-old Ludington woman after she was caught attempting to smuggle methadone pills into the Mason County Jail Friday. Other activity of the sheriff’s office for the weekend of June 13 through June 15 included: June 13, 2014: – 1:31 a.m.: Suspicious situation call, 6600 block…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Mason County 4H Horse Council will hold a Summer Fest Family Carnival on Saturday, June 28 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mason County Fairgrounds. The carnival is a fundraiser for the horse council. It includes horse and pony rides, a petting zoo, hay wagon rides, bounce houses, inflatable obstacle courses, arts and…
Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook. Welcome to the world! Corey James Ottgen Jr., the son of Heather Catron and Corey Ottgen of Ludington was born June 7, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Taylor Lillian Schimke, the daughter of Synamon and Andrew Schimke of Free Soil, was born…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Brandy Henderson, executive director of the Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, has been appointed to serve as president of Michigan’s Great Outdoors (MGO), a six-county regional tourism organization representing Manistee, Mason, Lake, Oceana, Wexford and Newaygo counties. Established in 2003, the organization serves as a marketing collaborative with a mission to promote tourism for a…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A cottage that had been in a family for generations was destroyed by fire early Monday morning. Patrick Shinn said he and his wife, Carleen, were woken by a noise just after midnight. He said something had been getting into their trash lately, so he suspected that is what is was. “Then,…
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…
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