Moonlighting, a blog by Judy Cools. It’s been a tough couple of weeks in the Cools household. It peaked on Mother’s Day when the world lost a wonderful woman, and heaven gained an angel: my husband’s mom. We knew her health was in decline, but the turn was sudden and in about 36 hours, she was gone. As you must…
Mary Gertrude Shoup, aged 76 of Custer passed away unexpectedly at Noon on Friday, May 16, 2014 at her rural Custer home. Mary was born on September 23, 1937, the fourth of eight children to William and Louisa (VorderLandwehr) Shoup at their home near Custer. Though afflicted with polio at a young age, it did not prevent her from a life-long…
AMBER TWP. — A 25-year-old Bridgeport woman found new lodging while visiting Mason County over the weekend. Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the Baymont Inn, at the intersection of U.S. 10-31 and Brye Road for an assault in progress at 12:25 a.m. Saturday. Upon arriving and making contact with the parties involved, the woman allegedly attempted…
The weather report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Monday, May 19, 2014. Mostly sunny with temperatures rising towards the low 60s. Some clouds this afternoon. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset: 9:10 p.m. Tonight. Cloudy with occasional rain showers. Low 53F. Winds SSE at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Tuesday, May…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. EDEN TWP. — Forty tractors and their drivers participated in the 7th annual Western Michigan Memorial Tractor Ride Sunday, shown here on South Custer Road. The ride began at 9:30 a.m. at the Western Michigan Old Engine Club grounds at Scottville Riverside Park. The route took the tractor drivers down South Scottville Road east onto Conrad…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 60-year-old Scottville man was trapped inside his van after the vehicle rolled over on Pere Marquette Highway about 6 p.m. Saturday night. Law enforcement had been on the lookout for the vehicle following complaints about a reckless driver, matching the description of the vehicle, a sheriff’s deputy said on the scene.…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned this past week in front the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Corey Alexander Clark, 29, of 916 N. Rath Ave., Ludington, was arrested, May 12, by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of controlled substance, delivery/manufacture. A preliminary exam is set for May 21 at…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced his past week in 79th District Court: – Derek Michael Johnson, 24, of 808 S. Madison St., Ludington, was found guilty, May 12, of failure to display a valid license and was sentenced to $275 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS). – Debra Ann Mohr,…
LUDINGTON — If you’re driving on U.S. 10 between Scottville and Ludington this weekend, you will notice an increased police presence. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said law enforcement officers from the sheriff’s office, Michigan State Police and Ludington Police Department are going to be concentrating on patrolling the 5-lane highway. He said officers will be paying extra attention to…
Paul T. Butterfield, father of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul K. Butterfield II, lost his battle with cancer Friday. The younger Butterfield was killed on Sept. 9, 2013 on North Custer Road in Free Soil Township by 19-year-old Eric Knysz of Irons. During Knysz’ trial and sentencing, the elder Butterfield wore a protective mask and had been going through treatment.…
Scottville natives Brian Burwell, Luke Rangel and Edgar Struble have been working on recording the music for the 2014 Billboard Music Awards. The show airs Sunday night on ABC. Luke and Edgar also composed all the incidental music for the show while Brian and friends recorded it last week.
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission will hear another request by a resident to raise chickens in their backyard when it meets Monday for its regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. at city hall, 105 N. Main St. Scottville ordinance does not allow for farm animals to be kept within city limits. However, the ordinance does allow for…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 49-year-old Ludington man Thursday for illegal entry at a business in the 900 block of East Melendy Street. Deputies were called to the scene at 12:01 p.m. Deputies also arrested a 69-year-old Ludington man in the 4400 block of North Lincoln Road, Hamlin Township, for a probation violation.…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission may begin the process of abandoning an unused alley when it meets Monday for its regular meeting. The alley is located between First and Second streets off of Scott Street. “This is an unimproved alley and looking at it you really have a hard time differentiating it from a back yard,”…
LUDINGTON — Dozens of people lined up along the pier to watch the S.S. Badger leave port officially for the first time Friday morning. The first cross-lake sailing of 2014 will be smooth but certainly cold. The first sailing is about a week later than normal. However Bob Manglitz, president of LMC, said he is optimistic about this year’s season…
Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan State Farm Insurance Agency. Whether a fire has begun or the circumstances are right for one to ignite, homeowners may smell danger before seeing smoke or flames. If you sense trouble, act quickly to track down the source of the odor and address the problem. Target your search. Pinpoint the room from which…
By Kate Krieger. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – As a historical port city, Ludington has rich maritime roots and what better way to celebrate those roots than through the creation of a maritime museum? The Mason County Historical Society will operate the old U.S. Coast Guard station, which is owned by the City of Ludington to establish the new Port of…
The Capitol Report. By Rep. Ray Franz, 101st District of the Michigan House of Representatives. This is the Capitol Report for the week of May 12-16. On Tuesday, the House took up five bills and all passed nearly unanimously. HB 5261 would exempt the sales tax on a vehicle transfer to in-laws. Currently, that exemption exists for all others close relations. Another…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Parent Coalition will hold its bi-monthly Parent Connection meeting on Tuesday, May 27 from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. at Sandcastles Children’s Museum, located at the corner of Ludington Avenue and Harrison Street. Guest speaker for the evening will be Noel Niemann from the Men CAN anti-violence initiative. Dinner, kids’ admission to the museum, and childcare will…
Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook. Welcome to the world! Jameson William Brault, the son of Katelyn and Marvin Brault III of Ludington, was born May 8, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. ] Ava Grey Ferwerda, the daughter of Stacie and Timothy Ferwerda II of Ludington, was born…
PENTWATER — The Pentwater Women’s Club is hosting its eighth annual “Wine and Art by the Water” scholarship benefit on Sunday, May 18 from 2-5 p.m. at the Pentwater Yacht Club on Dover Street. The event will include a silent auction of over 100 items (art, jewelry, gift certificates, etc.), wine tasting of over 55 different wines coordinated by Hansen’s Foods, and delectable gourmet…
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