Volunteers needed for visitor center

May 7, 2013

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is gearing up for summer and seeking volunteers to staff the Visitor Information Center, located in Downtown Ludington. The Visitor Center will officially open on Memorial Day weekend. Hours are Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday noon to 3 p.m. Those who are interested in volunteering…

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LAS election is today, buses on ballot

May 7, 2013
LAS election is today, buses on ballot

LUDINGTON — Voters in the Ludington Area Schools district are deciding on two issues today.  The board of education is requesting .22 mill for nine years for a transportation bond. If passed, the bond will replace the school’s aging bus fleet of 20 buses over the nine year period. The newest bus is 9-years-old. The board is also going to ask…

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Badger partners with Road America

May 7, 2013

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., – Road America announced today a special partnership with the S.S. Badger, the largest carferry on Lake Michigan, offering race fans a convenient and affordable travel option to take a shortcut across the water from Michigan and enjoy events at America’s National Park of Speed! “We are excited to give race fans more options when traveling to Road America,”…

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West Shore will honor Keillor for alumni achievement

May 7, 2013

VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College will honor Darla Keillor with the Alumni Achievement Award during the 43rd annual commencement exercise on Friday, May 10, at 7 p.m. in the College’s Recreation Center. Darla Keillor earned an Associate of Arts – Liberal Arts and Sciences degree from West Shore in 1983. Thereafter, she attended Northern Michigan University, completing the…

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The first grandchild

May 7, 2013

Randomness. A blog by Patrick McClellan. Mark Conieum Jr. Just got my first grandchild, which makes me strut around a little and brings back old memories of our second born. It was like Mr and Mrs Know-it-all back then. We had already gone to all the birthing classes with our first hospital birth, where the instructor posed everything in the…

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Mom 2 Mom Sale

May 7, 2013

LUDINGTON — Mothers if Preschoolers (MOPS) of Ludington is gearing up for its fifth Mom 2 Mom Sale. The sale will be held Saturday, May 18 at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 121 Nelson Rd. in Ludington from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The family event will offer multiple tables of gently used baby and kids’ clothing (size infant to 12 years), toys, books,…

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Clown Band Shell announces concert series

May 6, 2013
Clown Band Shell announces concert series

SCOTTVILLE – The Scottville Clown Band Shell Tuesday night concert series is being extended this year. The season will begin a few weeks early and continue until the Tuesday before Harvest Festival. Traditionally the season began the first week of June and ended the last week of August. The band shell will also host free Friday night movie nights later…

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Scottville street repairs made

May 6, 2013

SCOTTVILLE — A few streets got some much needed re-paving last week. City Manager Amy Williams reported that parts of Broadway Street and North Main Street were resurfaced last Thursday and Friday. Many who drive through Scottville may notice a rough spot in front of Lundquist’s Furniture that wasn’t repaired. Williams said the issue with that area is that there…

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Scottville hires new police chief

May 6, 2013

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE – Donald Riley of Walhalla will become Scottville’s new police chief sometime in the next couple of weeks. The Scottville City Commission voted unanimously today to hire Riley and to end its administrative contract with the City of Ludington; both were recommendations of the city’s public safety committee. Only one citizen, Darelen Roedig of West…

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Scottville farmers’ market will be on Tuesdays; Friday movies at band shell

May 6, 2013

SCOTTVILLE — Tuesdays will be busy this summer in Scottville with an open air market and concerts. The Scottville Farmers’ Market will now be held Tuesdays from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. instead of Saturdays as they have been for the past five years. The market will lead into the traditional Tuesday night Scottville Clown Band Shell concert series, which begin…

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VFW pre-mother’s day dinner

May 6, 2013

CUSTER — The Custer VFW will hold a Pre-Mother’s Day Dinner Saturday May 11. The prime rib dinner is $10 and begins at 5 p.m.

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COVE fund raiser at PM Steamers

May 6, 2013

LUDINGTON – Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters will holding its spring fundraiser on Thursday, May 23rd at P.M. Steamers Restaurant from 6 to 8 p.m. The adults only event will feature music by Nick Veine. It will also feature several varieties of wine to be be sampled along with a variety of Hors d’ouerves. Tickets are $25 in advance and may…

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MCC baseball wins Briggs tourney

May 6, 2013
MCC baseball wins Briggs tourney

Submitted by Kim Asiala.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central’s varsity baseball team won the Briggs Invitational championship game 15-2 over Traverse City West JV team on Saturday May 4th at MCC.  Three teams played in Scottville and 3 teams played in Ludington. Mason County Central, Mason County Eastern and TC Central JV were in Scottville.  Ludington, Hart and TC West JV were in Ludington.…

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Memorial employees hold Hospital Hustle race

May 6, 2013
Memorial employees hold Hospital Hustle race

Submitted by Bill Kerans. LUDINGTON — Memorial Medical Center employees held their first annual “Hospital Hustle” run/walk on Saturday. Nearly 200 staff and family members took part in the fitness event by running or walking a one-mile or 5K circuit around the hospital campus and neighborhood. Helen Johnson, VP of nursing, organized the Hospital Hustle to kick off the annual…

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Badger season begins!

May 6, 2013
Badger season begins!

LUDINGTON — The SS Badger left port for the first time this season under escort of the Ludington police and fire boat and the U.S. Coast Guard. Fans of the Badger lined the pier cheering and clapping as it left Ludington, beginning its 60th season. The season is beginning two weeks earlier than usual due to a high demand of…

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Engagement Story: Lied and Friedenthal

May 6, 2013
Engagement Story: Lied and Friedenthal

Romance on the Badger.  Cassey AnnMarrie Lied and Michael Alan Friedenthal Jr. met on the S.S. Badger the fall of 2007. He was working in the galley and she worked in the gift shop. On the last day of the sailing season of 2008 Michael decided to propose to Cassey, in front of the passengers and fellow crew members. Five…

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MCC forensics team places 3rd in state

May 5, 2013

Submitted by Coach Tom Richert.  Mason County Central capped off its final meet of the 2013 forensics year at state finals in Oakland University in Rochester Saturday. The team didn’t disappoint their school!  They placed third in class B out of 23 teams competing. The team scored a record 327 team points. This is the highest state final finish in school history.…

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Live from the Derby

May 4, 2013
Live from the Derby

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Ludington photographer Brad Reed of Todd and Brad Reed Photography, sent us this photo taken at today’s 139th Kentucky Derby. The racehorse Orb was the winner. “It was a rush,” Reed said. “The Southern hospitality was fantastic. All walks of life from people around the world enjoying beautiful horses and cool hats.” www.toddandbradreed.com

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