Fetters to enter plea tonight; family wants leniency

November 27, 2013
Fetters to enter plea tonight; family wants leniency

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Lowell Fetters is expected to accept a plea agreement tonight in 51st Circuit Court. The following exclusive interview was prepared to be posted this weekend in preparation of the scheduled trial of Lowell Fetters, the man accused of shooting Ludington Police Sgt. David Maltbie. Fetters is now scheduled to enter a plea agreement tonight…

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Salvation Army ‘Fill the Truck’ Toy Drive

November 27, 2013

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. – Walmart and The Salvation Army announced today the second annual Fill the Truck Toy Drive, which will bring hundreds of thousands of toys to children across the country. The toy drive kicks off on Nov. 29 and is part of Walmart’s long-standing partnership with The Salvation Army, which also includes the iconic red kettle campaign. The…

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Sheriff’s report, Nov. 25, 2013

November 27, 2013

The following was the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office from Nov. 25, 2013: – 4:52 a.m.: Alarm activation, 900 block of North U.S. 31, Custer Township. – 6:40 a.m.: Single vehicle crash, no injuries, Chauvez and Hogenson roads, Riverton Township; vehicle slide off roadway and into ditch. – 11:46 a.m.: Two vehicle crash, no injuries, northbound U.S. 31…

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Lake effect snow advisory issued until Thursday

November 27, 2013
Lake effect snow advisory issued until Thursday

The National Weather Service has issued a lake effect snow advisory until 1 a.m. Thursday: … LAKE EFFECT SNOW ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY… HAZARDOUS WEATHER… * LAKE EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS WILL CONTINUE WITH 1 TO 2 INCHES OF SNOW TONIGHT. AN ADDITIONAL 1 TO 3 INCHES IS EXPECTED BY WEDNESDAY EVENING… BRINGING STORM TOTALS TO…

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WSCC ensembles present holiday concerts

November 26, 2013
WSCC ensembles present holiday concerts

VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College’s musical ensembles will be featured in four holiday performances throughout the area starting Dec. 5. According to Associate Professor Ted Malt, who leads the college’s music department, members of the musical ensembles travel from throughout Western Michigan to rehearse every week during a semester. “Members of these groups represent nearly 200 students and community…

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Welcome to the world… Isaac, Silas and Avie

November 26, 2013
Welcome to the world… Isaac, Silas and Avie

Welcome to the world… Isaac Gordon Briggs, the son of Sarah and Daniel Briggs of Scottville, was born November 21, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Silas Daniel-George Case, the son of Amber Mason and Melvin Case of Scottville, was born November 25, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Avie Elizabeth Young, the daughter of Jessica and Daniel Young of Ludington, was born…

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Discover Club at Ludington library

November 26, 2013

LUDINGTON — Children in second through fifth grades are invited to join Discovery Club at the Mason County District Library in Ludington.  Retired teacher Kathy Radtke will lead students as they explore our world through books, games, art, and other activities.  For the 2013-2014 school year, the theme is Discovering Michigan. On Wednesday, December 11, 4 p.m., create handmade Michigan Christmas ornaments to decorate the library and…

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2 injured during U.S. 31 crash

November 26, 2013
2 injured during U.S. 31 crash

GRANT TWP. — Icy conditions are being blamed for a crash on North U.S. 31 Tuesday night. Two people were transported to the hospital following the crash that occurred around 6:30 p.m. just south of Forest Trail Road. The crash occurred when the 68-year-old male driver of a Ford pickup truck lost control of the truck while heading north on…

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Amber man pleads to CSC, faces 30 years in prison

November 26, 2013
Amber man pleads to CSC, faces 30 years in prison

Editor’s Note: The topic of the following article is in relation to a man who has pleaded guilty for criminal sexual conduct against a child. MCP’s policy is to not post the names of the victims involved in sexual crimes. This story may include details that some consider too graphic. If you are uncomfortable with such topics, please do not…

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Letter: Rotta’s actions are hurting Ludington

November 26, 2013

Letter to the Editor. By Wallace Cain, Ludington. Tom Rotta is suing the City of Ludington again. This time for not properly posting a city council meeting notice in May and thus being in violation of the Open Meetings Act. I was at that meeting. The meeting was held in the afternoon to allow 3rd graders from Foster Elementary School…

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Rotta serves councilors, mayor for law suit

November 26, 2013
Rotta serves councilors, mayor for law suit

LUDINGTON — Tom Rotta is another step closer to having his day in court with select Ludington City Council members and Mayor John Henderson. During the Nov. 12 regular meeting of the city council, Rotta stated he was filing a law suit in 79th District Court alleging that the council and mayor proceeded with business during a special meeting of…

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House of Flavors granted tax abatement

November 26, 2013

LUDINGTON — During its regular meeting Monday, the Ludington City Council approved a request for House of Flavors ice cream manufacturer to receive two tax abatements. The approval came following a public hearing, which allowed citizens an opportunity to voice their views on the request. House of Flavors is building an addition to build a new boiler system at its…

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Ludington holiday parade and small business Saturday is Nov. 30

November 26, 2013

LUDINGTON — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Downtown Ludington Board, will hold its Aglow on the Avenue holiday parade on Saturday, November 30 to welcome Santa to town and to begin the holiday season. The parade will step-off at a new time, 6 p.m. and will travel east along Ludington Avenue from Gaylord…

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Ludington couple arrested for stealing purse in Fruitport mall

November 26, 2013
Ludington couple arrested for stealing purse in Fruitport mall

  MUSKEGON COUNTY — A Ludington couple has been charged in connection to a purse stealing. Husband and wife Christopher Wayne Bailey and Tina Ann Bailey were arraigned in Muskegon County for allegedly stealing a 78-year-old woman’s purse June 22 in Sears at The Lakes Mall, MLive.com is reporting. Christopher Wayne Bailey, 40, was arraigned in two separate felony cases…

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The not-so-perfect perfect home

November 26, 2013
The not-so-perfect perfect home

The Kitchen Sink. A blog by Stephanie Wagner. We did it.  Last week, we moved. Any of you who have followed my blog know that this has been an emotional process of ups and downs that began last February.  We made the decision in September to stay put, remodel our current space to meet our needs, and sleep soundly knowing…

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Edgar Struble and Friends to perform at West Shore

November 26, 2013
Edgar Struble and Friends to perform at West Shore

VICTORY TWP. -– West Shore Community College’s Performing Arts Series will welcome home for the holidays one of West Michigan’s favorite musical sons when it presents “Edgar Struble and Friends Holiday Concert” on Sat., Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., in the Center Stage Theater. According to Dr. Rick Plummer, WSCC Professor of Theater and Director of Performing…

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Welcome to the world…Hayden and Charles

November 26, 2013
Welcome to the world…Hayden and Charles

Welcome to the world… Hayden John Davison, the son of Bridgette Wolf and Alan Davison of Scottville, was born November 20, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Charles Benjamin Pomeroy, the son of AnneMarie and Eric Pomeroy, was born November 24, 2013. Maternal grandparents are Dr. Charles and Janet Pollard; paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Pomeroy. Birth announcements are brought to…

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Legion December events

November 26, 2013

LUDINGTON — The following events will be taking place this month at the Edwin H. Ewing Post 76 American Legion: Monday, Dec. 2, 6 p.m.: Auxiliary meeting. The December meeting is a holiday potluck. Please bring a dish to pass. Sunday, Dec. 8, 2 p.m. Auxiliary Children’s Christmas Party, open to members and their guests. Sign up at the post.…

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WSCC gallery features colorful tapestries

November 25, 2013
WSCC gallery features colorful tapestries

VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College’s Manierre Dawson Gallery is hosting an exhibit featuring the fiber works of Rowen Schussheim-Anderson until Dec. 20. Schussheim-Anderson is a professor of fine art at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL, and has also taught at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. and Arizona State University where she also received her Master of Fine…

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Obit: James Storm, 86, Hamlin Twp.

November 25, 2013

James B. Storm age 86 of Hamlin Lake, Ludington, MI passed away November 23, 2013 at Hackley Great Lakes Specialty Hospital in Muskegon, MI. He was born June 19, 1927 in Parr, Indiana son of Reverend Erick A. and Gertrude E. (Strauch) Storm. Jim grew up in Onekama, MI as a boy and attended Onekama Grade School and later moved…

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2 injured on 31 bypass, car rolls over on expressway

November 25, 2013
2 injured on 31 bypass, car rolls over on expressway

AMBER TWP. — Two people were injured in a head-on crash on the U.S. 31 bypass near Scottville Monday afternoon. The crash occurred on a slushy highway around 2:30 p.m. About the same time, a report of a single vehicle rollover was reported on U.S 31 expressway near the rest area in Summit Township. The Amber Township crash involved two…

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