Corrections officer assaults fellow officer

December 4, 2013

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has issued a warrant for a Mason County sheriff’s corrections officer. The officer is being charged with simple assault. The charges stem from an Oct. 21 incident involving another sheriff’s corrections officer. According to a press release from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, the Michigan Sheriff’s Association Missions Team was called to…

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Fog and rain expected today

December 4, 2013
Fog and rain expected today

Today: Fog early becoming cloudy and then showers later in the day. High temperature of 47 degrees F with a low tonight of 35. Precipitation: 70% by 6 p.m.; humidity: 86%; wind: southeast at 14 mph. Sunset: 5:08 p.m. Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy and windy with a high temperature of 36 and a low of 21. The outdoor report for Mason…

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Edgar Struble comes home for a holiday concert

December 3, 2013
Edgar Struble comes home for a holiday concert

Interview with the Artist: Edgar Struble By Carrie Klemm, MCP Correspondent The West Shore Community College’s Performing Arts Series will be presenting Edgar Struble and Friends Holiday Concert this Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Center Stage Theater. Edgar is a renowned pianist, composer, musical director and performer. He possesses an array of accomplishments in…

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Scottville man receives 4 – 15 years for raping minor

December 3, 2013
Scottville man receives 4 – 15 years for raping minor

LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old Scottville man was sentenced to 4 to 15 years in prison today for raping a minor under the age of 13. Frederick Lewis appeared in 51st Circuit Court this afternoon. In October he pleaded guilty to criminal sexual conduct second degree for multiple incidences that took place between 2001 and 2004. Lewis was originally charged with…

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Man accused of stabbing, statutory rape rejects plea offer

December 3, 2013
Man accused of stabbing, statutory rape rejects plea offer

LUDINGTON — The 19-year-old Scottville man accused of statutory rape and stabbing the victim’s father rejected a plea offer from the prosecutor this afternoon. Stephen Mikel Fairlamb appeared in 51st Circuit Court. He is being charged with assault with intent to commit murder, felonious assault and criminal sexual conduct third degree. Count 1 has a maximum penalty of life in…

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DNR reports ice forming on some Michigan lakes

December 3, 2013

The following weekly fishing report comes from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Weekly Fishing Tip: Are you ready (and prepared) to go ice fishing? Several parts of Michigan should hopefully have ice in the coming weeks, thus providing anglers with an opportunity to go fishing. Will you be joining them? Then it’s time to get prepared to head out…

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2 men arrested for parole violation after smoking pot in car

December 3, 2013

Sheriff’s Report, December 2, 2013. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Mason County sheriff’s deputies arrested two men Monday night for parole violations. The arrest occurred at Jebavy Drive Apartments on North Jebavy Drive at 9:24 p.m. Deputies were on foot at the complex when they made contact with a vehicle they witnessed pull into the parking lot. They noticed the odor…

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Portion of Stearns Park to be used for maritime displays

December 3, 2013
Portion of Stearns Park to be used for maritime displays

See map.  LUDINGTON — The city of Ludington will set aside the southwestern portion of Stearns Park to be used for exhibit space for the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. The space will likely be the new home of the historic fish market and the Coast Guard 44-foot rescue boat, along with a charter fishing boat sculpture. Ludington City Council…

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Rain and snow mix expected today

December 3, 2013
Rain and snow mix expected today

Today: Seventy percent chance of rain and snow showers with a high temperature of 39 degrees F; low tonight of 38 degrees with a 60% chance of rain showers; humidity: 82%; wind: east-southeast at 20 mph. Sunrise: 8:08 a.m. Sunset: 5:09 p.m. Tomorrow: Fifty percent chance of showers with a high temperature of 44 degrees F, wind: south-southwest at 13…

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Welcome to the world… Jasper and Draic

December 3, 2013
Welcome to the world… Jasper and Draic

Welcome to the world… Jasper Lee Whitman, the son of Tiffany Egeler and James Whitman of Ludington, was born November 26, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Draic Joseph Vest, the son of Heather and Michael Vest of Ludington, was born November 29, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Birth announcements are brought to you by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave.,…

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Get Outdoors!

December 2, 2013
Get Outdoors!

Renew. Rebuild. Recover. A blog from West Michigan Community Mental Health.  When the dark hours lengthen, the temperatures drop, and the snow flies, maintaining a healthy exercise regimen can be tough.  Exercising indoors at home or in a gym are great options.  However, many athletes report that a strictly indoor winter routine leaves them feeling like something is lacking. There…

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Ludington city to consider 2014 budget, capital projects

December 2, 2013

LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council meets tonight for its regular meeting. Typically the council meets on the second and fourth Monday of the month, but due to the holidays, the schedule has been changed for December. The council meets at 6:30 p.m. A public hearing will be held to go over the 2014 budget and three year capital improvement program.…

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Christmas activities this weekend in Scottville

December 2, 2013

SCOTTVILLE — The Christmas season in Scottville kicks off this Saturday. Events will include breakfast with Santa, a parade and kids activities at the Scottville Optimist Hall. – 8 to 11:30 a.m.: Breakfast with Santa at North Country Cafe. – 1 p.m.: Parade; lineup at 12:30 p.m. at Scottville Elementary parking lot. Parade travels south on Main Street to the…

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Sheriff weekend report

December 2, 2013

 The following is a report on the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office from Nov. 29 – Dec. 1, 2013: Nov. 29: –          6:39 a.m.: Assist to Manistee County Sheriff’s Office, possible stolen property, Pere Marquette Township. –          6:47 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, U.S. 31 expressway south of Conrad Road, PM Twp. –          10:39 a.m.: Suspicious situation, 6700…

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Scottville looking at change in refuse services

December 1, 2013

SCOTTVILLE — One of the benefits of living in a municipality is refuse pickup. Though residents actually pay for the service through their taxes, the cost is often less than if they were to contract the service on their own. In an effort to keep costs down to taxpayers, the City of Scottville continually runs a deficit with its refuse…

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Sheriff’s report, Nov. 27 and 28, 2013

November 29, 2013

The following is the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office from Nov. 27 and 28, 2013: Nov. 27 – 5:57 a.m.: Slide off crash, no injuries, U.S. 10 and Schoenherr Road, Custer Township. – 10:27 a.m.: Two vehicle rear-end crash, no injuries, Jebavy Drive north of Hazelwood Road, Pere Marquette Township. – 11:25 a.m.: Two vehicle broadside crash, no…

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79th District Court arraignments as of Nov. 27, 2013

November 29, 2013

LUDINGTON — The following individuals were arraigned this past week in front of the magistrate in Mason County’s 79th District Court:   Felonies – Eric MIchael Klopp, 33, 1235 Sumac St., Fruitport, was arrested Nov. 20 by Michigan State Police – Hart Post (MSP) for operating a vehicle under the influence of liquor, third offense. A preliminary examination is scheduled…

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79th District Court sentences as of Nov. 27, 2013

November 29, 2013

LUDINGTON — The following defendants were sentenced this past week in front of Judge Peter Wadel in Mason County’s 79th District Court:   – Kira Marie Petersen, 20, 1008 N. Brookridge Rd., Ludington was found guilty on Nov. 25 of failure to display a valid license. She received a $275 fine. – Chad Jason Miller, 43, 404 N. Rath Ave.,…

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Sports hall of fame class of 2014 announced

November 29, 2013

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame announced its 10th induction class for June 2014, and the class has a distinct flavor for track and field. Of the six new inductees, four made their names on the track for a time in the past 100 years. The others are remarkable coaches in gymnastics and baseball. “Each year, it…

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Partly sunny skies today, rain/snow tomorrow

November 29, 2013
Partly sunny skies today, rain/snow tomorrow

Today: Partly sunny with high temperature of 32 degrees F; cloudy tonight with a low temperature of 27 degrees; humidity: 63%; wind: southwest at 6 mph. Sunset: 5:10 p.m. Tomorrow: Sunrise: 8 a.m.; 30% chance of rain and snow showers with high temperature of 38 degrees; rain and snow continuing at night with temperature of 32. Wind: south-southwest at 17…

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Fishing report: Steelhead and brown still in PM

November 29, 2013

The following fishing report is provided by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Not much to report this week as winter has hit full force. The inland lakes are starting to ice up however there is no safe ice yet. Pere Marquette River: Still has a good number of steelhead and some brown trout. Boardman River: Steelhead are still around for those…

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