Barn owners invited to learn about quilt trail

October 7, 2013
Barn owners invited to learn about quilt trail

LUDINGTON — Barn owners are invited to attend a meeting on the future of Mason County Barn Quilt Trail on October 22 at 7 p.m. at the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce, 5300 West US 10.  There is no charge to attend. The presentation is being organized by the Barn Quilt Trail Committee of the Mason County Cultural Economic…

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Welcome to the world… Malachi and Dominic

October 7, 2013
Welcome to the world… Malachi and Dominic

Welcome to the world: Malachi Gene Maximus Teague, born Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. He is the son of Adelynn Luna and Daniel Teague of Ludington. Dominic Kieth Martinez, born Monday, October 7, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. He is the son of Brandi and Donald Martinez of Ludington. Birth announcements are brought to you by…

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Obit: Ruth Bogner, 89 of Carr Settlement

October 7, 2013
Obit: Ruth Bogner, 89 of Carr Settlement

Ruth Sophie Bogner, aged 89, a lifelong resident of Carr Settlement passed away peacefully October 5, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. She died from congestive heart failure while under Heartland Hospice Care.  Ruth was born Biruta Sophie Maleckas on April 27, 1924 and grew up in Custer, Michigan with her two siblings and parents Frank and Valeria…

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DNR to hold forest management open house

October 7, 2013

CADILLAC — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will host an open house on Nov. 7 in Cadillac to provide information and receive public comment on proposed forest management treatments for 2015 in the Cadillac management unit, which includes Lake, Mason, Missaukee, Osceola and Wexford counties. The open house is set for: Thursday, Nov. 7, 4 to 7 p.m. Carl T. Johnson…

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Chance of showers today

October 7, 2013
Chance of showers today

Superior Electric Outdoor Report. Ludington and Pentwater: Mostly cloudy with high temperatures at 59 degrees F. Showers possible by 3 p.m., 50%; humidity: 60%; wind: west-northwest at 17 mph. Scottville: Mostly cloudy with temperatures reaching 60 degrees F. Showers possible by 3 p.m., 50%; humidity: 60%; wind: west-northwest at 16 mph.

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Stop bullying in its tracks

October 7, 2013
Stop bullying in its tracks

Renew. Rebuild. Recover.  Introducing a new blog from the staff of West Michigan Community Mental Health. This blog will discuss topics of relevance to mental health in our community, state and country.  Bullying is linked to mental health problems and unhealthy behaviors in kids who are bullied, kids who bully others, and kids who witness bullying. In October, schools and…

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Plant a seed, grow a library

October 6, 2013

Spring bulbs are available for order at the Mason County district libraries in Ludington and Scottville. Proceeds will help raise funds for the libraries.  Plants will be delivered directly to your home by October 31.  Order forms are available at the libraries in Ludington and Scottville. Order deadline is October 12.  Library open hours are: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday and Friday,…

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Jaycees seeking vendors for sale

October 6, 2013

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Ludington Area Jaycees is still seeking vendors for its 4th Annual Bags, Baubles & Beauty Sale to be held on Saturday, October 19th from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the United Methodist Church on Bryant Road in Ludington. The sale will include gently used purses, bags and jewelry from individuals as well as professional…

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Trunk or treat

October 6, 2013

SCOTTVILLE — A Trunk or Treat activity will be held Thursday, Oct. 31 at the Mason County Central High School parking lot from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., prior to trick-or-treating. Hot dogs will be grilled by elementary principals Kevin Kimes and Chris Etchison. Candy and other items will be handed out at various stations. There will also be a “haunted…

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Shakespeare reading Monday at art center

October 6, 2013

LUDINGTON — Shakespeare fans will meet Monday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts (Room 201)  to continue the reading of “Taming of the Shrew.”  They will take up with Act III. The Shakespeare Reading Group (SRG) is an informal group of Shakespeare fans. They meet once a month to read the Bard’s works, taking…

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Welcome to the world… Jordan, Fernando, Kyle and Macipe

October 5, 2013
Welcome to the world… Jordan, Fernando, Kyle and Macipe

Welcome to the world: Jordan Lynn Hoeker, born October 2, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. She is the daughter of Amanda Fuller and Aaron Hoeker of Scottville. Grandparents are Kim and Bill Merten, Sid Fuller and Timothy and Denise Hoeker. Itzarely Beltran, born October 2, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. She is the daughter of Iliana Montes and Fernando…

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Huizenga responds to criticism of Republicans

October 5, 2013
Huizenga responds to criticism of Republicans

LETTERS. The following Letter to the Editor is a response from Congressman Bill Huizenga to Thursday’s editorial by MLive The Grand Rapids Press, which criticized House Republicans for the current federal shutdown.  http://blog.mlive.com/grpress/opinion_impact/print.html?entry=/2013/10/huizenga_press_editorial_misse.html Terrorists, zealots, and jihadists. That is how some have chosen to label Republicans. That type of language has no place in a civilized debate. Both sides are…

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Petunia Parade in need of more involvement, funds

October 5, 2013

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Petunia Parade advisory committee is in need of more people to be involved for 2014. The committee is facing many challenges for the 2014 season. It is in need of more advisory board members, block captains, weeders as well as increased funding.The advisory committee has recently accepted resignations from three members who have found it necessary to…

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Ludington Fire Dept. open house

October 5, 2013

LUDINGTON — Ludington Fire Department will hold an open house on Wednesday, October 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ludington Fire Station. Attendees are asked to bring a canned good and/or nonperishable food item, which will be donated to the Salvation Army. Activities will include the smoke trailer, Mr. Fireman, teaching kids how to stop drop and roll, along with…

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51st Circuit Court, as of Oct. 2, 2013

October 4, 2013
51st Circuit Court, as of Oct. 2, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent.  LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 51st Circuit Court: –         Terry Dean Scott II, 33, of 21463 Caberfae Highway, Wellston, was found guilty Aug. 15 of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer and domestic violence. He was sentenced Oct. 1 to 270 days in jail with credit for 26 days served for Count I and 93…

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79th District Court arraignments, as of Oct. 2, 2013

October 4, 2013
79th District Court arraignments, as of Oct. 2, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent.  Felonies –         Michael Wayne Hurst, 38, of 210 N. Gaylord Ave., Apt. 3, Ludington, was arrested Sept. 30 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of interfering with an electronic communication device. A preliminary exam is set for Oct. 9 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $3,500/10 percent. Misdemeanors –         Melisa Kaye Myers, 27, of 11864 W. US-10, Branch,…

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79th District Court as of Oct. 2, 2013

October 4, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent.  LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: –         Jeffrey Alan Miller, 47, of 3728 E. Beyer Rd., Fountain, was found guilty Sept. 24 of driving while license suspended (DWLS). He sentenced to 28 days in jail with credit for 28 days served; $760 in fines and costs; and one year…

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Phillips arraigned on murder charges

October 4, 2013
Phillips arraigned on murder charges

Sitting in the Mason County courtroom today, besides members of the press, were Ariel Courtland, mother of Baby Kate, and also Ludington Police Detective J.B. Wells, Mason County Sheriff Det. Mike Kenney and Mason County Prosecutor Paul Spaniola. Phillips is scheduled for a preliminary examination in 79th District Court on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 11 a.m. The purpose of the…

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Baby Kate’s mother says she was not informed about murder charges

October 4, 2013
Baby Kate’s mother says she was not informed about murder charges

LUDINGTON — Ariel Courtland, mother of Katherine “Baby Kate” Phillips said she knew murder charges were inevitable against Sean Phillips, the father of the baby. But, she isn’t happy with the way the charges have gone down. Courtland, along with several family members, was at today’s press conference, where the Michigan Attorney General and the Mason County Prosecutor announced that…

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Attorney general’s office involved in Phillips murder case

October 4, 2013
Attorney general’s office involved in Phillips murder case

LUDINGTON — Attorney General Bill Schuette and Mason County Prosecutor Paul Spaniola today announced the joint filing of a murder charge against Sean Phillips, father of Katherine Phillips, the Ludington infant missing for two years and known as “Baby Kate” in the media. Sean Phillips, 23, of Victory Township, has been charged with one count of open murder. The criminal…

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Murder charges filed against Phillips

October 4, 2013
Murder charges filed against Phillips

LUDINGTON — Murder charges are being filed against Sean Michael Phillips, in relation to the alleged death of Katherine “Baby Kate” Phillips, WOOD TV-8 of Grand Rapids has reported. Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette along with Mason County Prosecutor Paul Spaniola are supposed to give more details about the charges during a 12:30 p.m. press conference today at Ludington Municipal…

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