By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A Michigan National Guard soldier who assaulted a Mason County sheriff’s deputy was sentenced to a year in jail today in 51st Circuit Court. Eric Michael Klopp, 33, 1235 Sumac St., Fruitport, pleaded guilty in February for resisting and assaulting Dep. Ed Rasmussen, a corrections officer at the Mason County Jail, following a Nov.…
LUDINGTON — A 23-year-old Ludington man charged with resisting and obstructing three area law enforcement officers, and possession of marijuana and methadone, pleaded guilty today in 51st Circuit Court. Carl Lee Herring was arrested Feb. 20, 2014 by Ludington Police Department during an incident at 210 E. Loomis St. Herring told Judge Richard Cooper that he was staying at that…
SCOTTVILLE –Mason County Central High School forensics team recently competed in regionals on March 27. As a result, the team will bring 23 events with 29 students to the state finals in May at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. “I’m very proud of this year’s team,” Coach Tom Richert said. 1st place Regional champs were: Silja Backmann, Ashleigh Mccabe, Abbie…
LUDINGTON — Have you ever thought about how the fire department gains access to a commercial building during an emergency? There is always the option of breaking in the door, but that’s often an unnecessary procedure, especially when the call is often a false alarm. Businesses often register authorized personnel, known as a key holder, who have the ability to…
VICTORY TWP. — Mason County Central Schools’ Victory Early Childhood Development will be holding Great Start Readiness Program preschool registration this month. Dates are Thursday, April 17, 6 p.m., at Scottville Elementary on West Maple Street in Scottville and Thursday, April 24, 6 p.m., at Victory Early Childhood Center on North Stiles Road. All preschool children must be 4-years-old by…
LUDINGTON — Many organizations rely on volunteers and their service is being recognized this week (April 6-12) during National Volunteer Week. Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is one area organization with a particularly active volunteer group. The hospital’s137 volunteers work in virtually every department, staff the gift shop, and hold fundraisers throughout the year to finance enhancements they donate to the…
SCOTTVILLE — Should Scottville allow off road vehicles? This is a question that the city will be exploring. Dan Quinn, owner of U-Win Motor Sports of Amber Township, spoke to the city commission asking for the city to allow ORVs, like many of the county townships have allowed. The city commission discussed the topic and decided to first hold a…
LUDINGTON — Eric John Knysz, the 20-year-old Irons resident who murdered Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield, will be sentenced Tuesday afternoon by Judge Richard Cooper in 51st Circuit Court. In February, a jury found Knysz guilty of first degree murder of a peace officer, the jury also found him guilty of felony firearms possession, carrying a concealed weapon and…
SCOTTVILLE — A newly formed non-profit group is interested in holding some events in Scottville this summer. Mason County Family Events received permission from city commissioners tonight to hold two events downtown this summer. The first event will be July 21 – 26 and will consist of crafts and baked goods judging, animal showmanship, pie baking contest, barn dance, youth…
SCOTTVILLE — Scottville is in the process of expanding its police force. During the city commission meeting tonight a new part-time officer was sworn into duty. Daniel Jorissen of Pere Marquette Township is a recent graduate of West Shore Community College’s Law Enforcement Academy. This is Jorissen’s first position as a police officer since graduating from the program in 2013.…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The city will be changing to a new refuse carrier beginning the next fiscal year. Earlier in the year the city requested bids for its refuse contract, which expires on June 30 of this year. Republic Services of Manistee provided a smaller bid compared to the city’s current waste hauler, Area 31 of Victory…
Learn to Protect Your Business and Building in the Event of Unfortunate Catastrophe LUDINGTON — The Ludington Fire Department is inviting any business from Mason County and the surrounding areas to attend an informative and casual open house on Wednesday, April 9 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Businesses and building owners will have the opportunity to learn more about how…
LUDINGTON — The Lakeshore Youth Chorus returns from spring break with a new format. Beginning April 9 there will now be two separate groups meeting for 45-minutes each. Students in middle and high school will rehearse Wednesdays from 3:45-4:30 p.m. Second through fifth grade rehearse from 4:30-5:15 p.m. Rehearsals are held at the Ludington Center for the Arts, 107 S Harrison every Wednesday. Summer…
During its March 2014 meeting, the District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) Board of Health approved the following recommendation from Medical Director, Dr. Robert Graham, related to vaccination for whooping cough (pertussis). “Whooping cough (pertussis) continues to spread through our communities,” said Dr. Graham. “Pregnant women, family members and care givers of newborns are urged to get vaccinated against whooping cough.…
Lansing, MI – Since 2000, the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund (MYLSF) has awarded more than $350,000 in scholarships and educational awards to outstanding youth who have exhibited at the premier livestock events in the state of Michigan. To be eligible for either the MYLSF general scholarship or the statewide scholarship, the applicant must be a resident of Michigan and…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Optimist Club hosted a district meeting Saturday for the Michigan District Optimist International with representatives from many Michigan clubs. Dave Fries, governor of Michigan Optimist International was also in attendance. “Meetings such as this help fellow clubs develop programs, communicate and facilitate the mission of youth and community support,” said Scottville Optimist President Scott Shoup. The…
PENTWATER — Pentwater Preschool will host an open house for prospective children and families wishing to enroll for the 2014-2015 school year on Wednesday, April 16 between 5 to 6 p.m. in the preschool classroom. The preschool offers both tuition and all-day GSRP. Enrollment forms will be available during this time. Parents and children will have the opportunity to meet…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce along with West Shore Community College continue their Breakfast Bites series Thursday, April 17 with a 20 to 30 minute presentation on low cost/no cost marketing. Learn how to stretch your advertising budget with low and no cost techniques used by small and large corporations. The event will take place…
LUDINGTON — The interactive Shakespeare Reading Group will meet Thursday, April 10 at 7 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, room 201. The group will complete its reading of “Midsummer Night’s Dream,” starting with Act III, Scene 2. Open to all who have a “Love of Shakespeare,” the group meets once a month for about two hours to…
The outdoor report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Monday, April 7, 2014. The Pere Marquette River in Scottville remains under a flood advisory until Wednesday afternoon. Today, generally cloudy skies with a high of 53 degrees F. Winds, east-northeast at 5 to 10 mph. There is a 10% chance of rain. Sunset: 8:20 p.m. Tonight,…
LUDINGTON – Ludington Area Center for the Arts will end its first Main Stage Series on April 12 with a performance of Shakespeare’s beloved comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The fully staged production will be brought to life by Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company. Based in Grand Haven, PCSC explores the original theatrical practices of the acting companies of Shakespeare’s time and provides high…
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