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By Kate Krieger. MCP Senior Correspondent. LUDINGTON – Serving a two-year commitment in the United States Army from 1969-1971, Ludington summer resident, Chuck Patrello still isn’t too sure why the United States was in Vietnam in the first place. “It didn’t make any sense why we were there,” Chuck said. “I’m glad I did what I did though.” Chuck served…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — An estimated 800 motorcycles escorted the traveling Vietnam Memorial from Hart to Ludington City Park this afternoon.
SHERMAN TWP. — North Custer Road will be closing between Sugar Grove and Decker roads beginning Sept. 2 for approximately three weeks, due to culvert replacement. Traffic may use Tuttle, Sugar Grove and Decker roads as detours during the closure period.
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. MANISTEE — West Shore Community College President Charles Dillon waived his arraignment on a drunken driving charge and is scheduled for a pretrial conference at 10 a.m., Sept. 17. Dillon was listed on the docket for arraignment this morning in 85th District Court. Dillon, 64, has been charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, high…
The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. The following was the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014: – 9:57 a.m.: Two vehicle broadside crash, no injuries, Hawley and Brye roads, Summit Twp. – 10:53 a.m.: Traffic hazard, subject walking in roadway, U.S. 10 and Meyers Rd.,…
HART — The traveling Vietnam Memorial wall will be escorted by dozens of motorcycles this afternoon. The group will leave the Oceana County Fairgrounds at 3 p.m., traveling north on State Street then to Oceana Drive north to Pere Marquette Highway. It will turn west on U.S. 10 to Gaylord Avenue in Ludington.
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — John Hosier, Jr. grew up in Big Rapids listening to the tales of World War II from his father and uncles. In January 1967 it was John’s time to serve his country. He enlisted into the Army and was assigned as a paratrooper. In late 1967 he was injured while serving with a long…
The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2014: Partly cloudy. High 71F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday night: A few clouds overnight. Low 51F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset: 8:30 p.m. Sunrise: 7:03 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, 2014: Mostly cloudy with a high of 72F.…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central High School Jazz Band will perform at the Scottville Clown Band Shell tonight at 7 p.m. Opening up for the jazz band will be the rock trio Redline (see related story here) — which is made up of MCC band students — at 6:30 p.m. Tonight’s show will be a sneak preview of the band’s performance…
LUDINGTON — Resilient Ludington community planing project has created an online survey to gather community opinions and verify themes and priorities identified during the ongoing public input process. Survey results will be used to inform the community planning committee about important area-wide issues and concerns. The survey contains questions on a diverse array of community topics and issues, such as key…
The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to several larceny complaints and a couple assault complaints Monday. Here is the activity of the sheriff’s office for Monday, Aug. 25, 2014: – 9:41 a.m.: Traffic assist, U.S. 10 and Pere Marquette Hwy., Pere Marquette Twp. Traffic…
Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook. Welcome to the world! Keiona Leigh Wahr-Anderson, the daughter of Morgan Anderson and Travis Wahr of Ludington, was born August 21, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Kiaya Faye Mannor, the daughter of Heather Lewis of Hart, was born August 24, 2014 at…
The traveling Vietnam Memorial will be on display in Ludington City Park Thursday through Sunday with ceremonies beginning Wednesday afternoon. We are honoring Vietnam veterans through brief biographies of local vets who served. By Kate Krieger. MCP Senior Correspondent. From 1966-1969, Ron Lamb of Hamlin Township served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Ron was born and…
VICTORY TWP. – Riding a bus free-of-charge to the West Shore Community College campus will be offered again to students and anyone traveling from Ludington, Manistee and Scottville. The College underwrites the operational costs of the bus service to encourage more students to pursue their education without concern over high gas prices. The service is also available to those using college…
Roger Dean Barnard, age 68 of Traverse City, former resident of Ludington passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2014 at the Munson Hospice House. Roger was born on December 30, 1945 in Saginaw, the son of Harry and Ella Barnard. After the birth of his sister Lois, the family moved to Scottville in 1949 where he was raised and graduated from…
The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014: Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High 73F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday night: A few clouds overnight. Low 56F. Winds light and variable. Sunset: 8:48 p.m. Sunrise: 7:02 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2014: Partly cloudy with a high of 71F.…
Dear Editor, I would like to comment on the un-caring way the news media has attacked one of our multi-talented local business persons. We all have made bad decisions, and granted Dr. Dillons dangerously wrong actions may have cost a life. However, to be honest I am sure we all have made some inaccurate choices that are just as dangerous.…
The Department of Natural Resources today announced that applications are being accepted for appointment to the Equine Trails Subcommittee. Applications will be accepted through Sept. 25, 2014, and final appointment will be made by DNR Director Keith Creagh. The Equine Trails Subcommittee was created in 2010 as a subcommittee to advise the Michigan Trails Advisory Council on the development and use…
The Lakeshore Coordinating Council, along with Network 180, Drug Free Communities Coalitions and Great Start Collaborative are collaborating with local restaurants across west Michigan to celebrate National Family Month and promote family dinners in September. According to a press release from Lakeshore Coordinating Council, National Family Month recognizes and celebrates the positive impact parents have in preventing their children from…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Police Department is warning of a mail scam that was received by a city resident. On Aug. 23, the resident received a package marked priority mail from the U.S. Postal Service. Enclosed in the envelope was a communication from a company called Expert Audit. The communication stated that Expert Audit is working with Wal-Mart Corporation. The…
The National Weather Service has issued a significant weather advisory. SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY AT 1045 AM EDT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED STRONG THUNDERSTORMS MOVING ONSHORE FROM LAKE MICHIGAN AT 30 MPH. FREQUENT CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING BRIEF HEAVY DOWNPOURS WITH TEMPORARY STREET FLOODING AND ISOLATED WIND GUSTS TO 40 MPH ARE POSSIBLE WITH THESE STORMS. LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE…
