Arraignments, as of Sept. 5, 2013

September 6, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent.  The following were arraigned in 79th District Court this past week: Felonies –         Jason Tyler Patterson, 29, of 5731 W. Limouze St., Ludington, was arrested Aug. 30 by the State, Sheriffs, Chiefs Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of controlled substance delivery. A preliminary exam is set for Sept. 11 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $50,000 cash/surety.…

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Memorial to merge with Spectrum Oct. 1

September 6, 2013
Memorial to merge with Spectrum Oct. 1

LUDINGTON — The Spectrum Health System Board of Directors and the Memorial Medical Center (MMC) Board of Directors have each approved resolutions that would integrate MMC into Spectrum Health. Based on the resolutions, MMC will become Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, effective October 1, 2013, pending execution of final legal documents. “Spectrum Health has had an excellent working relationship with Memorial…

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Births, Sept. 5, 2013

September 6, 2013

– Ana Rosa Delgado-De-Bernal and Victor Manuel Bernal of Ludington announce the birth of a son, Victor Manuel Bernal, Jr. on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. – Kristel Elaine Stadnfuss and Dylan James Hofmann announce the birth of a daughter, Penelope Noelle Hofmann, on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center.   If you have a…

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Skateboarder hit by truck

September 5, 2013
Skateboarder hit by truck

HAMLIN TWP. – A 17-year-old Ludington man riding a skateboard was injured tonight after he was struck by a truck. Sgt. John Mendham of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office said Harly Fisher was riding the skateboard north on Lakeshore Drive south of Sugar Grove Road around 9 p.m. “According to witnesses, the skateboarder rode right out in front of the…

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Green friends

September 5, 2013
Green friends

Moonlighting. A blog by Judy Cools. I love my little green friends….. from vines to cacti, from the smooth shiny leaves of the potted trees to the fuzzy green collection of African Violets in my kitchen, each has a special place not only in our house, but in my heart. It seems that many things in my world get to…

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Air temperatures in low ’70s today

September 5, 2013
Air temperatures in low ’70s today

Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Below are the Lake Michigan surface water temperatures and the weather conditions for Mason County and surrounding areas as of 11 a.m. today. The area is currently under a beach hazard, which means conditions may be too dangerous for swimming. High wave action and dangerous swimming conditions are expected. Strong structural and longshore currents are also expected.…

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H.W. Quigley, Mason County’s last Gettysburg veteran

September 4, 2013
H.W. Quigley, Mason County’s last Gettysburg veteran

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Sometimes I get a little behind in the human interest stories I want to write. This is one of those stories. I’ve been contemplating it for over a year and it should have been written and posted back at the beginning of July, but nonetheless, here it is the beginning of September. I still think it’s…

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Beach hazard in effect today

September 4, 2013
Beach hazard in effect today

Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Below are the Lake Michigan surface water temperatures and the weather conditions for Mason County and surrounding areas as of 12:30 p.m. today. The area is currently under a beach hazard, which means conditions may be too dangerous for swimming. High wave action and dangerous swimming conditions are expected. Strong structural and longshore currents are also expected.…

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Branch teen’s fight against cancer ends

September 3, 2013
Branch teen’s fight against cancer ends

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. BRANCH TWP. — A Branch Township teenager ended a nearly two-year fight against cancer Monday, surrounded by his family. For 18-year-old Adam, his journey here on Earth may have ended but the true adventure has only just begun. “My son was a warrior,” his mother, Ami Jo Voorheis said. “He fought to the end. I will…

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County campground welcome center ceremony

September 3, 2013

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Mason County Board of Commissioners and the Mason County Parks and Recreation Commission governing board are inviting the citizens of Mason County to a dedication ceremony for the new Welcome Center at the Mason County Campground. The ceremony for the Center is scheduled at 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at 5906 W. Chauvez…

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Fetters hearing adjourned again

September 3, 2013
Fetters hearing adjourned again

LUDINGTON — Lowell Fetters, the man accused of shooting a Ludington police officer, appeared in 51st Circuit Court today only to have his day in court adjourned for another few weeks. Fetters has been charged with 32 counts stemming from a June 2012 incident that included the shooting of Ludington Police Sgt. David Maltbie. In April Fetters waived his right…

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WSCC free bus rides

September 3, 2013

VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College will again offer free bus transportation to the college from Ludington, Manistee and Scottville. Beginning today, there will be three round-trips Monday through Thursday, arriving at the campus early morning, before noon, and in the mid-afternoon. There is no service on Friday. The buses depart from and return to Ludington’s Rath Avenue and…

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Love Ludington mini grant winners

September 3, 2013
Love Ludington mini grant winners

LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation of Mason County has announced the winners of the mini grants. Each of the following individuals and/or organizations will receive $500 to go towards their projects: First Place: Resurrect the Ludington City Park fountain. Second Place: Ludington oversized photo frame. Third Place: Ludington splash pad. Fourth Place: Restore/replace picnic tables at Scottville Clown Band Shell.…

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Alleged police shooter to appear in court today

September 3, 2013
Alleged police shooter to appear in court today

LUDINGTON — Lowell Fetters, the man accused of shooting a Ludington police officer, is scheduled to appear in 51st Circuit Court at 3 p.m. today. He has been charged with 32 counts stemming from a June 2012 incident that included the shooting of Ludington Police Sgt. David Maltbie. In April Fetters waived his right to a speedy trial so he…

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Circuit court sentences, as of Aug. 30, 2013

August 30, 2013
Circuit court sentences, as of Aug. 30, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent.  LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 51st Circuit Court: –         Melissa Sue Streeter, 40, of 202 S. Rowe St., Apt. B, Ludington, was found guilty June 27 of controlled substance delivery, less than 50 grams, second offense. She was sentenced Aug. 20 to 330 days in jail with credit for 99 days served; serve…

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District court, as of Aug. 30, 2013

August 30, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent.  LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: –         Lauren Charlene Spinner, 22, of 414 Thornwild Dr., Apt. B-1, Scottville, was found guilty Aug. 20 of second degree retail fraud. She was sentenced to 24 days in jail with credit for 24 days served; $597 in fines, costs and restitution; outpatient…

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Arraignments, as of Aug. 30, 2013

August 30, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in 79th District Court: Felonies –         Thomas Charles Teague, 59, 109 E. Foster, Apt. 2, Ludington, was arrested Aug. 29 by Michigan State Police, Hart post for sex offender failure to register. A preliminary examination is scheduled for Sept. 11 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $2,500/personal. –         Lauren Davin…

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Syria protest planned for Saturday at courthouse

August 30, 2013
Syria protest planned for Saturday at courthouse

LUDINGTON – The topic of whether the United States should intervene militarily in Syria is definitely a hot one. Many are calling upon President Obama to recall Congress so it can make the decision. Democrats and Republicans seem to be each on both sides of the topic. Locally, Jana and Michael Brockwell of Ludington wanted to do their share to…

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Congressman Benishek urges President to seek congressional approval on Syria

August 30, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC: Dr. Dan Benishek (MI-01) today urged the Obama Administration to attain Congressional approval before any possible American military strike in Syria. Benishek represents the north portion of Mason County. “Before waging any new military conflict in Syria, I believe President Obama should first seek approval from Congress. The loss of innocent life in Syria has been appalling, but…

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Man who broke into Ray’s arraigned

August 30, 2013

LUDINGTON — Klaus Robert Reimann, 59, 807 E. Ludington Ave., has been charged with malicious destruction of a building in relation to an incident last week at Ray’s Auto-Marine. In the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 22, Reimann was found hanging out of a window at the business located at 801 S. Washington Ave. He was transported to Memorial Medical Center by…

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Beach hazard, thunderstorms possible today

August 30, 2013
Beach hazard, thunderstorms possible today

Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Labor Day weekend is upon us, the last weekend of the 2013 summer tourist season. Below are the current Lake Michigan shoreline surface water temperatures followed by the current weather, as of 2:10 p.m. Friday. Lake Michigan water temperatures: Stearns Park, Ludington: 72 degrees F Ludington State Park: 67 degrees F Summit Park: 71 degrees F…

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