Legends, QDMA to host deer showcase. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Legends Taxidermy, 5089 N. US 31, is again hosting the Whitetail Aging and Local Deer Showcase Night on Friday, December 6 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Legends and the West Shore Branch of QDMA are inviting hunters to bring their deer jaw bones and antlers to Legends Taxidermy to get them…
MCC PTC seeking donations, volunteers for Holiday Shoppe SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central PTC’s annual Holiday Shoppe offers an opportunity for children to buy Christmas presents for their family members at low prices. These are often the only presents some children can buy. However, the organization is in need of many more donations of new, packaged items, and also…
History: Pilgrimage to John Deere country. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Editor’s Note: This history column is a presentation of Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care. The majority of these columns concentrate on local history. But, from time to time, there are stories beyond the boundaries of Mason County that may also be of interest to MCP’s readership. When you…
Community Cares boxes to hold fundraiser. LUDINGTON — Community Cares boxes will hold a Cookies and Cocoa for a Cause event on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Cartier Mansion, 409 E. Ludington Ave. The event, which will feature Santa Claus, will raise funds for the Ludington Cares and Scottville Cares boxes.
WSCC begins competing in eSports. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is competing in intercollegiate sports with the creation of a new eSports student organization. The WSCC eSports club is competing with other colleges and universities from across the nation in a game called Rocket League. Recently, the West Shore team competed against Purdue, Indiana University, and the University…
CTE students build training models for fire departments. #WestShoreSchoolNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. West Shore School News is a presentation of the West Shore Educational Service District. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Students in the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) building trades classes are learning their skills as craftspeople but also learning to serve their community as…
OWI arrests top weekend police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Nov. 22, 2019: 3:56 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Branch Township. 7:15 a.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Pere Marquette Highway and Kinney Road, Pere Marquette Township. 7:41 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Quarterline and Gurney roads, Grant…
Following the Nov. 11, 2019 death of Mason County business leader Robert Urka (see obituary here), his family has issued the following statement: We were all blessed with the gift of a man who loved his faith, family, friends and community. Thank you so much for all of the kind expressions of sympathy. We encourage you to join us in honoring…
Ludington council to consider leasing Harbor View Marina. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief #LudingtonNews LUDINGTON — City Council is expected to take action tonight, during its regular meeting, on a request from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for the city to take over operations of Harbor View Marina. The current lessor of the marina had requested in 2018 that the…
Obituary: Raymond Radtke, 72, of Walhalla Raymond Radtke, 72, of Walhalla passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019. He was born March 20, 1947 in Ann Arbor to Norman and Doris (Clover) Radtke. Ray graduated from Traverse City Central in 1965. After high school, Ray enlisted in the US Marine Corps and served his country during the Korean War. After his…
Farm Bureau to host legislative breakfast Dec. 2. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Farm Bureau will host a legislative meeting on Monday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 a.m. at North Country Cafe, 110 N. Main St. The meeting is often attended by local legislators and other local government officials. While topics are often agriculturally related, anyone is invited. Breakfast is not…
Home Tips: Decor projects for when you’re snowed in. A presentation of Century 21 Bayshore Real Estate. Sometimes it’s hard to see the upside of harsh winter weather, especially when snow storms leave you stuck inside. However, you can take advantage of a snow day by using the opportunity to improve your home decor. Here are some simple do it…
Rain expected overnight, cloudy Tuesday with rain developing in the evening. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The National Weather Service has issued a high wind watch effective Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. Southwest winds are expected to increase to 35 to 45 mph with gusts near 60 mph possible from mid-morning to early evening. Some evening rain is expected tonight…
The unintentional artist: Norm Letsinger, woodturner. The Makers Series is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union. #TheMakers By Katie Provenzano, MCP correspondant “Maker” the word according to Merriam-Webster means, “one who makes” and according to Urban Dictionary, “those who love to create things in their spare time.” CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Norm Letsinger never really considered himself an artist. He found an…
Water plant supervisor remains in serious condition following fall. Kurt Malzahn, the City of Ludington water plant supervisor, remains in serious condition this evening after a fall into a valve pit this morning at the “Eagle” water tank at the corner of US 10/31 and Brye Road in Amber Township. City Manager Mitch Foster said Malzahn was found at the bottom…
Area school Thanksgiving week schedule. Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 28. Several county schools have adjusted schedules next week. There will be no school Thursday, Nov. 28 or Friday, Nov. 29. Classes will resume Monday, Dec. 2. Mason County Central Schools will hold full day classes on Monday, Nov. 25 and Tuesday, Nov. 26. Classes will dismiss early on Wednesday, Nov.…
Ludington city employee injured after falling into pit. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A City of Ludington employee was injured this morning following an accident at the city’s municipal water tank at the corner of US 10/31 and Brye Road. Editor‘s note: this story originally stated the employee worked for the department of public works. City Manager Mitch Foster states that the…
Huizenga cosponsors bill defending farmers from illegal foreign practices. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Earlier this week Congressman Bill Huizenga (R, Holland) announced he is cosponsoring the Defending Domestic Produce Production Act, bipartisan legislation designed to defend family farms from illegal trade practices used by foreign nations to undercut American farmers and growers. Currently, laws addressing anti-dumping and countervailing duties measure injury based on…
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