The Capitol Report. By Rep. Ray Franz, 101st District of the Michigan House of Representatives. This is the Capitol Report for the week of May 12-16. On Tuesday, the House took up five bills and all passed nearly unanimously. HB 5261 would exempt the sales tax on a vehicle transfer to in-laws. Currently, that exemption exists for all others close relations. Another…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Parent Coalition will hold its bi-monthly Parent Connection meeting on Tuesday, May 27 from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. at Sandcastles Children’s Museum, located at the corner of Ludington Avenue and Harrison Street. Guest speaker for the evening will be Noel Niemann from the Men CAN anti-violence initiative. Dinner, kids’ admission to the museum, and childcare will…
Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook. Welcome to the world! Jameson William Brault, the son of Katelyn and Marvin Brault III of Ludington, was born May 8, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. ] Ava Grey Ferwerda, the daughter of Stacie and Timothy Ferwerda II of Ludington, was born…
PENTWATER — The Pentwater Women’s Club is hosting its eighth annual “Wine and Art by the Water” scholarship benefit on Sunday, May 18 from 2-5 p.m. at the Pentwater Yacht Club on Dover Street. The event will include a silent auction of over 100 items (art, jewelry, gift certificates, etc.), wine tasting of over 55 different wines coordinated by Hansen’s Foods, and delectable gourmet…
LUDINGTON — The boilers of the S.S. Badger were lit up earlier in the week and the ship had its Coast Guard inspection Wednesday, in preparation for Friday’s first sailing of the 2014 season. The Badger is expected to leave Ludington port at 8:30 a.m. A Caribbean themed pirate party shoreline cruise is planned for Saturday, June 7 at 8…
From the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Weekly Fishing Tip: Taking great catch-and-release photos Are you an avid catch-and-release angler? Do you like to take photos of the fish you catch, prior to returning them to the water? Do you know the safest way to take these photos so you ensure the fish can live to be caught another day?…
LUDINGTON — The time of the regular meeting of Ludington City Council scheduled for Monday, May 19 has been changed to 6:30 p.m. The meeting time had previously been 1 p.m. to accommodate a group of school children. The 6:30 p.m. time is actually the normal time of meetings. The meeting notice was posted by the city on May 15…
VICTORY TWP. — Sheriff deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shot cat complaint in the 400 block of West Millerton Road Wednesday at 9:05 a.m. The case, technically classified as malicious destruction of property, remains under investigation. Other activity of the MCSO for May 14, 2014 included: – 6:32 a.m.: Assist to Michigan State Police at a…
The weather report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Thursday, May 15, 2014. Light rain developing by 1 p.m. Cloudy and windy. Temperatures steady near 40 F. Winds N at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Sunset: 9:05 p.m. Tonight. A shower or two possible this evening with partly cloudy skies overnight. Low around 35…
LUDINGTON – Sportsman’s Irish Pub is hosting Bottles & Brushes: Acrylic Painting Workshop with Cheri Petri on Wednesday, May 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. This event is sponsored by Ludington Area Center for the Arts and the proceeds earned will benefit LACA and their arts education programming. Cheri Petri, a Pentwater artist, graduated with honors from Michigan State University with…
By Kate Krieger. MCP Correspondent. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. – It’s not everyday when a Country Music Award winner and Grammy Award nominee come to a small city like Ludington to perform, but that is about to change. L.A.K.E. (Ludington Area Kingdom Events), a non-denominational organization providing financial assistance to youth groups will be presenting singer/songwriter John Berry in concert at…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central schools will hold an Intensity and Improvement Boys Basketball Camp from June 24 to 27 for children who just completed third, fourth, fifth, sixth or seventh grade. The camp will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and cost is $40 per athlete or $60 per household. Camp features will include concentration on basketball skills,…
SCOTTVILLE — Lori Schneider submitted this photo of Scottville Upper Elementary students picking dandelions this afternoon during their recess. Recent rains have meant fast growing grass — and dandelions — but very wet ground, making grass cutting difficult for many, especially in the eastern side of the county that is mostly clay.
LUDINGTON — The Downtown Ludington Club will hold the WhizBang! Retail Marketing Boot Camp on Thursday, May 29. The free session will be held at The Book Mark at the corner of Rath and Loomis streets from 8 to 10:30 a.m. The WhizBang! Retail Boot Camp is a free educational session presented by the Downtown Ludington Board, Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Dumas farm will be hopping with hop planters on Saturday. After a call for help posted on MCP Tuesday, the family received a tremendous amount of responses. The request was made because Scott was the victim of a hit and run crash in April which caused him severe injuries. After almost a month…
Jeanette Eleanor Petersen, aged 95 of Ludington, died on Sunday, May 11, 2014. The seventh of eleven children, Jeanette was born to Anton and Jennie (Olsen) Pederson on January 15, 1919 in Washburn, Wisconsin. When her family moved to the Ludington area, she attended Eagle School where she met her husband, George. Together they built both their home and their…
HAMLIN TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 75-year-old man Tuesday on the charge of domestic violence. The alleged incident took place in the 4600 block of West Decker Road at 10:22 p.m. Deputies also arrested a 46-year-old Scottville man on two friend of the court warrants from Grand Traverse County. The man was arrested at Thornwild…
By Kate Krieger. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – The Catch Us If You Can motivational fitness group, along with many other supporters have been meeting for three years to support each other during Ludington’s annual Lakstride running/walking events. Last year, the group decided to not only run together in support of one another, its members decided to have a charity t-shirt…
LUDINGTON — Megastars of Country will be the featured act for the second West Shore Bank Rhythm & Dunes 2014 concert series this summer. Featuring tribute hits from country greats of Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, and George Strait, this show will celebrate some of the greatest country music hits ever recorded. The free concert will take place Saturday, August…
LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum of downtown Ludington will hold a Season Preview Open House on Thursday, May 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the museum building. The non-profit museum is located at the intersection of Ludington Avenue and Harrison Street. The adults only event is open to the public and will feature appetizers, drink and live entertainment from…
SHERMAN TWP. — A 49-year-old Alto man was uninjured after his pickup truck rolled over on U.S. 31 between Sugar Grove and Decker roads Tuesday afternoon around 2:15 p.m. Law enforcement on the scene said the man was following a southbound tractor, owned by Larsen’s Farms and attempted to pass the tractor on the right as the tractor made a…
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