Art center offers writing workshop

March 24, 2014

LUDINGTON – A workshop for adult writers of all abilities will be offered by Westside Writers Gang through Ludington Area Center for the Arts on Saturday, April 26.  Memoir Writing Through Memorabilia will meet from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the arts center and culminate with participants reading their memoirs at 7 p.m. that evening at The Bookmark. The one-day event is…

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‘God’s Not Dead’ grosses $8.5 million during debut weekend

March 24, 2014
‘God’s Not Dead’ grosses $8.5 million during debut weekend

The movie “God’s Not Dead” grossed $8.5 million at the box office during its national weekend debut, ranking it as No. 5 following, in order, “Divergent”, “Muppets Most Wanted”, “Mr. Peabody and Sherman” and “300: Rise of an Empire”. The Pure Flix production was directed by Harold Cronk of Amber Township. Cronk is co-owner of 10 West Studios of Manistee…

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Below freezing temps expected at least until mid-week

March 24, 2014
Below freezing temps expected at least until mid-week

The outdoor report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Monday, March 24, 2014: Sunrise: 7:42 a.m. Mostly cloudy skies early today then partly cloudy in the afternoon. High temperature of 29 degrees F with winds west-southwest at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight, 50% chance of snow showers with a low of 19 F. Tuesday, 40% chance…

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Faded

March 23, 2014
Faded

Moonlighting. A blog by Judy Cools Dry, faded blossoms of beautiful flowers seem sad to me.  I have never been a fan of dried corsages, nor flowers pressed in old books.  I love the beauty, the delicateness, yes even the transience of flowers while they grace our homes, our desks, or other spaces.  I think the very fact that they…

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Owner saves dogs from burning building

March 22, 2014
Owner saves dogs from burning building

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  MEADE TWP. — Ron Krepps was working in his shop around 7 p.m. when he noticed a lot of smoke coming from another building on his property at 7979 N. Reid Road. When he went outside he saw that the building that housed his dogs’ kennel was on fire. Krepps was able to get the dogs…

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Obit: Leslie M. Anderson, 86, Branch

March 21, 2014
Obit: Leslie M. Anderson, 86, Branch

Leslie M. Anderson, aged 86 of Branch, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at his home.  Les was born on June 29, 1927 in Scottville, the only child of Martin Bernard and Nina (Edwards) Anderson, and served his country during World War II with the U.S. Army.  On November 27, 1959 he married Phyllis Johnson…

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2 sentenced in 51st Circuit Court

March 21, 2014
2 sentenced in 51st Circuit Court

By Allison Scarbrough, Contributing Editor   LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced March 18 in 51ST Circuit Court: –          Joshua Alan Carr, 29, of 405 4th St., Ludington, was found guilty Jan. 14 of two counts of controlled substance, possession of a non-narcotic, and one count of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer. He was sentenced to three concurrent terms of 330 days in jail with credit…

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Scottville Main Street looking for flower basket sponsors

March 21, 2014

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Main Street program is looking for flower basket sponsors. The baskets line both sides of Main and State streets in the business district. Sponsorship is $50 to help purchase and maintain the baskets throughout the summer. The flower baskets are cared for by Main Street program volunteers. If you are interested in sponsoring a basket, contact…

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79th District Court arraignments, as of March 19, 2014

March 21, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough, Contributing Editor LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in front of the Mason County magistrate in 79th District Court: Misdemeanors –          Daniel Ray Martinchek, 19, of 5771 S. Custer Rd., Custer, was arrested March 15 by MCSO for a misdemeanor of controlled substance, possession of marijuana. A pretrial is set for March 31 at 2 p.m. Bail:…

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79th District Court sentences as of March 19

March 21, 2014
79th District Court sentences as of March 19

By Allison Scarbrough, Contributing Editor LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: –          Robert J. Lightner, 36, of 3950 E. Decker, Custer, was found guilty March 17 of allowing a person to drive in violation and sentenced to $335 in fines and costs. –          Shawn William Paul, 44, of 1310 N. Rath Ave., Ludington, was found…

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Two receive minor injuries following U.S. 31 crash

March 21, 2014
Two receive minor injuries following U.S. 31 crash

VICTORY TWP. — Two people received minor injuries as the result of a head-on crash at U.S. 31 and Sugar Grove Road around 2:30 p.m. Thursday. The crash occurred when a vehicle driven by a 73-year-old Scottville woman made a left turn into the path of a southbound vehicle driven by a 64-year-old Manistee woman. Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies…

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First Friday’s Art Walk

March 21, 2014

LUDINGTON — First Friday’s Art Walk, presented by Downtown Ludington, will kick off on Friday, April 4  at participating downtown businesses. First Friday’s Art Walk is a free, self-guided walking tour located in participating stores, galleries, restaurants and bars in downtown Ludington. The First Friday’s Art Walk will be held every first Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. Maps of participating…

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‘God’s Not Dead’ proves its point

March 21, 2014
‘God’s Not Dead’ proves its point

Believers and doubters should check it out. A mostly unbiased review by Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. I headed over to the Carmike Harbor Cinemas tonight to catch the “sneak peak” of the feature film “God’s Not Dead.” The film had its national premiere Wednesday at the Vogue Theater in Manistee. I’ve been looking forward to seeing the film mostly because it…

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Maintain your washing machine

March 21, 2014
Maintain your washing machine

Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan State Farm Insurance Agency. Your clothes washer offers your household loads of support, so periodically take the time to return the favor. Maintaining your washing machine with these tips can help you avoid breakdowns that could put the appliance out of commission—or worse, lead to leaks and costly water damage. 1. Replace…

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Cloudy today with rain/snow mix tonight

March 21, 2014
Cloudy today with rain/snow mix tonight

The outdoor report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Sunrise: 7:47 a.m. Friday, March 21, 2014. Partly cloudy early followed by mostly cloudy skies and a few showers later in the day. High of 43 degrees F. Winds, south-southeast at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain, 40%. Sunset: 8 p.m. Tonight, cloudy with a…

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Jazz ensemble will swing Saturday at WSCC

March 21, 2014
Jazz ensemble will swing Saturday at WSCC

VICTORY TWP. –The red hot Gypsy jazz ensemble, The Hot Club of Detroit, will be in “full swing” at West Shore Community College’s Center Stage Theater on Sat., March 22, at 7:30 p.m. Hot Club of Detroit is a one-of-a-kind jazz ensemble specializing in the Gypsy jazz sound made famous by guitarist Django Reinhardt. Hot Club of Detroit was formed in 2001…

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Wednesday Workshops continue at art center

March 21, 2014
Wednesday Workshops continue at art center

LUDINGTON – Ludington Area Center for the Arts will be holding its next workshop for teens and tweens on Wednesday, March 26 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.  Children ages 12 and up are invited to drop in and learn about finger and arm knitting. It’s fun and easy and no previous knitting experience is necessary.  Participants are asked to bring…

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House loosens up licensing for realtors and barbers, among other bills this week

March 21, 2014
House loosens up licensing for realtors and barbers, among other bills this week

The Capitol Report, by Rep. Ray Franz, Michigan 101st District. Week of March 10-14, 2014: On Tuesday, we concurred with the Senate on some minor changes to my bill, HB 4811, that expands family relief funds to military personnel that have deployment orders. It once again passed unanimously. We also took up a four-bill package (SBs 575-578) that institutes conflict…

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Driver uninjured in rollover crash

March 20, 2014
Driver uninjured in rollover crash

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A teenaged driver was uninjured after the vehicle she was driving rollover and landed in a ravine on Rasmussen Road early this afternoon. The Ludington resident was driving to West Shore Community College. Parts of the roadway’s edge were still snow covered from the overnight snowfall. Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies, Pere Marquette Township Fire Dept.…

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Pentwater man arrested for ‘super drunk’

March 20, 2014
Pentwater man arrested for ‘super drunk’

SUMMIT TWP. — A 40-year-old Pentwater man was arrested Wednesday by deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a high blood alcohol content, also known as “super drunk.” The arrest occurred following a traffic stop at South Lakeshore Dr. and Lakeshore Ct. Other activity of the MCSO for March 19, 2014 included:…

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Fishing report, March 20, 2014

March 20, 2014

The fishing report comes from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.  Weekly Fishing Tip: Storing your ice fishing equipment for next season It’s about that time when you’ll need to get ready to store your ice fishing equipment. The key is doing it properly so you’ll be ready to hit the ice next winter! Here is a checklist of things…

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Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks