LUDINGTON — New Year’s Eve is less than a week away, which means the fifth annual downtown Ludington New Year’s Eve Ball Drop. The ball drop has received a facelift this year and as a result the event space is now larger offering greater space for attendees to ring in the new year. Attendees of drinking age will be able to…
Here is today’s weather forecast, sponsored by Superior Electric: Today: Mostly cloudy with a high temperature of 35 degrees F, 10% chance of precipitation; wind: south at 7 mph increasing later to southwest at 26 mph . Tonight, partly cloudy and windy with a low of 31, 10% chance of precipitation. Sunset: 5:15 p.m. Tomorrow: Sunrise at 8:20 a.m. Mostly cloudy…
Welcome to the world… Serenity Saige Stever, the daughter of Tameria McKisson and Ronald Stever III of Scottville, was born on December 26, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. We are happy to share your newborn pictures as well. Please email them, along with information, to editor@masoncountypress.com.
SUMMIT TWP. — A 63-year-old Indiana man was injured after he lost control of his vehicle on U.S. 31 expressway Thursday morning. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office reports the man was traveling north on 31 near the Meisenheimer Road overpass when he apparently lost control of his vehicle due to ice. The vehicle went into the median and rolled over.…
79th District Court arraignments, as of Dec. 25, 2013 LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in 79th District Court. Felonies Barbara Kay Peterson, 55, 2573 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, was arrested Dec. 18 by the State, Sheriff’s, Chief’s Enforcement Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for controlled substance delivery. A preliminary examination is scheduled for Jan. 8, 2014 at 11:15…
79th District Court sentences, week ending Dec. 26, 2013 LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this past week in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Donald Eugene Penland Jr., 29, 1218 N. Wisner Ave., White Cloud, was found guilty on Dec. 19 for driving while license suspended/revoked/denied. He was ordered to pay $285 in fines and costs. Heather Marie Ramirez, 34,…
Our View. An editorial by Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Winter brings on the usual ritual of clearing snow from our driveways. For those of us who live in a town, it may also mean an additional responsibility of clearing sidewalks and fire hydrants as well. Many municipalities have ordinances that require property owners or building occupants to clear snow from sidewalks.…
LANSING — The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for a few good young men and women, outdoors-minded candidates for consideration as additions to the DNR’s Natural Resources Commission (NRC) Youth Conservation Council. “Last year we selected 18 young people from across the state to meet and help make recommendations to create a new generation of potential hunters, anglers…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 24-year-old Fountain man was on three naughty lists for Christmas. During a traffic stop on Christmas Day deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested the man for three outstanding warrants. The warrants included failure to appear in Mason County’s 79th District Court, failure to appear in Clare County’s 80th District Court and dangerous drugs charge…
Welcome to the world… April May-Lin McQuiston, the daughter of Ta-Linda and Josuah McQuiston of Scottville, was born on December 19, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Jaymar Jerome Latimer, the son of Shatonya and Jerome Latimer of Ludington, was born on December 23, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Kensington Jane Skiba, the daughter of Rebecca and Chad Skiba, was born December…
Here is today’s weather forecast, sponsored by Superior Electric: Today: Cloudy with a high temperature of 23 degrees, feels like 12 degrees with wind chill; wind: west-southwest at 10 mph. There is a 40% chance of snow showers today. Tonight, 40% chance of snow continues with a low temperature of 21 degrees. Sunset: 5:14 p.m. Tomorrow: Sunrise at 8:19 a.m. Partly…
Moonlighting: Open Letter (to a friend who will never see it….) A blog by Judy Cools. In this end-of-year season, it’s natural to reminisce, to clear the cobwebs, to strive for a better life in the year to come. Born of this season, the following is an Open Letter to a Friend – someone who will likely never see my…
The following comes from the National Weather Service: A WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM EST WEDNESDAY… HAZARDOUS WEATHER… * SNOW SHOWERS DEVELOPING AROUND 3 AM. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS 1 TO 4 INCHES BY 8 AM WEDNESDAY. * BLOWING SNOW REDUCING VISIBILITIES. IMPACTS… * SNOW COVERED ROADS AND SLOWER TRAVEL. * POWER OUTAGES POSSIBLE DUE…
Thank you for being a part of the MCP Family! May you have a blessed Christmas and share in the joy of our savior’s birth.
LUDINGTON — Susan Sizemore grew up in Ludington and has had a successful career in Nashville, Tenn. However, after being gone for over 30 years, she would like to come home and be closer to her family. Monday night the public relations professional had the opportunity to talk to potential Ludington area employers about her future. She and several dozen…
HAMLIN TWP. — The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the Michigan Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) are partnering together to help Michigan residents get Fresh Air Fit this year with special Shoe Year’s Day snowshoe and hiking events taking place in state parks and recreation areas across the state. The event will take place…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Scottville native and Grand Rapids-based artist Scott Gundersen has been gaining some attention in Los Angeles lately, which means he will also soon gain national attention. Gundersen was commissioned to create a wine cork mural to promote the TBS comedy TV show “Cougar Town,” which starts Courtney Cox. He recently returned to Grand Rapids after spending…
GRANT TWP. — The Pajmama Llama Ranch of Free soil will be hosting draft mule sleigh rides on Christmas Eve from 2 to 4 p.m. and also on Dec. 26, 28 and New Year’s Day, same times. Donations will be going to selected persons or families who are in need for Christmas. The ranch, located on U.S. 31 just north…
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Mason County until 7 p.m. tonight. Snow will move northeast into the area through early afternoon. Snowfall rates may briefly exceed an inch per hour in some spots. Total accumulation of 3 to 6 inches are expected, higher amounts possible towards the lakeshore. Motorists are urged to use caution…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. The following were arraigned this past week in 79th District Court. Felonies – James Phillip Biggin II, 27, of 143 N. Jebavy Dr., Apt. 13, Ludington, was arrested Dec. 17 for felonies of welfare fraud over $500, welfare fraud, failure to inform; and habitual offender, fourth offense. A preliminary exam is set for Dec. 23…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Corespondent. LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: – Donald Thomas Miller, 25, of 203 Second St., Scottville, was found guilty Dec. 17 of domestic violence. He was sentenced to $580 in fines and costs; 93 days discretionary jail for two years; must have a substance evaluation and follow…
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