Obituary; Julie Quinn, 67, Ludington. Julie A. Quinn, 67, of Ludington, lost her long battle with cancer on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. Julie was born in Ludington on July 2, 1952, the daughter of Emery and Illeane (Summerfield) Marrison. She married James Quinn on September 11, 1971 at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Ludington. Julie graduated from Ludington High School, class…
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 18, 2019. The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Julie Ann Quinn, 67, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 23, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Ludington, with Rev. Domingo F. Shriver presiding. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. at…
The Scoop: WSCC Performing Arts Series kicks off. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Danny V speaks with Ted Malt, West Shore Community College professor of performing arts about the 2019-2020 performing arts series that kicks off Thursday with a performance of “The Voice” finalist Josh Davis. The Scoop is a presentation of Safe Harbor Credit Union.
VanderWall, rocker Ted Nugent testify against deer baiting ban. LANSING — Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, along with musician and hunting enthusiast Ted Nugent and Rep. Michele Hoitenga, R-Manton, testified on Tuesday before the House Government Operations Committee on House Bill 4687, Hoitenga’s legislation that would enhance hunting activities in the state. VanderWall introduced the same measure, Senate Bill 37, in the Senate. The…
College preparing to unveil sculpture. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Earlier today, a 9-feet high bronze sculpture, titled “Daedayl,” was placed atop a granite base on the north side of West Shore Community College’s Schoenherr Campus Center. The College will formally unveil the sculpture in a ceremony on Sept. 21, at 2 p.m., outside of the campus center. The sculpture…
MCC Education Sportman’s Banquet is Thursday. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Central Educational Foundation is holding its inaugural Sportsman’s Banquet Thursday, Sept. 19 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Graystone Convention Center, 4079 W. US 10. Proceeds from the event support the MCC Educational Foundation and MCC school projects. Admission is $30 per adult or $50 for two adults;…
Zonta, WSCC, library sponsor human trafficking awareness programs. LUDINGTON — Members of the Zonta Club of Ludington Area placed red sand in sidewalk cracks at James Street Plaza in downtown Ludington as the kick off for Human Trafficking Awareness events taking place in Mason County. #RedSandProject is a nationwide campaign where participants place red sand in sidewalk cracks to represent…
FloraCraft announces promotions. LUDINGTON — FloraCraft recently announced three promotions intended to meet the needs of the growing business. Steve Carlson, Mike Smith and Phil Gable are stepping into roles of increased responsibility and oversight. “It’s an exciting time at FloraCraft as we continue to innovate and expand our product offerings in a competitive marketplace,” said CEO Eric Erwin. “Expanding the…
Disorderly arrests top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, Sept. 16, 2019: 12:50 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 43-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for disorderly conduct, North Sherman Street and East Tinkham Avenue, City of Ludington. 2:05 p.m., (LPD), a 20-year-old homeless man was arrested for disorderly conduct, 600 block of North Washington Avenue,…
Lighthouse keepers plan major lighthouse repairs. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers Association’s board of directors has identified $2 million of projects that it would like to see accomplished. During the organization’s recent annual meeting, attended by 106 members and guests, board Vice President Al Cocconi and Executive Director Peter Manting discussed the board’s vision for the…
Mostly sunny and warm Wednesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Clear to partly cloudy skies tonight with a low temperature of 58 degrees. Winds will be light and variable. Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019. Mostly sunny. High 79; low 61 Precipitation: 10% day; 20% evening. Wind: SSE 9 mph day; SSE 6 mph evening. Humidity: 66% day; 79% evening. Sunrise: 7:27…
Obituary: Clyde Abrahamson, 95, Ludington. Clyde W. Abrahamson passed away September 7, 2019 at Spectrum Health Ludington at the age of 95. He died of complications from Pneumonia. He led a wonderful life and will be greatly missed by family and friends. Clyde W. Abrahamson was born in Ludington on March 5, 1924. He had a twin brother who passed…
Fog likely overnight and into morning, upper 70s Tuesday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Mostly cloudy tonight. Areas of patchy fog likely. Low temperature of 57 degrees. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019 Areas of patchy fog early then mostly cloudy skies turning to partly cloudy in the afternoon. High 78; low 59. Precipitation: 10% Wind: SSE 5 mph day; SE 4…
Scottville senior center holding kinship caregivers dinner. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Area Senior Center, 140 S. Main St., will host a dinner honoring grandparents raising grandchildren and other kinship caregivers on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 at 6 p.m. The event is in observation of Kinship Care Month. Guest speakers will include Mason County Probate/Family Court Judge Jeff Nellis, State Sen.…
Ludington council to seek comments on marijuana establishments tonight. LUDINGTON — City Council will hold a committee of the whole meeting tonight at Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St., to seek public input on whether the city should allow recreational marijuana establishments within the city limits. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. Those with public comment…
MCP in search of school history stories. I am looking for stories and need help from our readers. I am researching the history of all the local public schools in Mason County and looking for people to interview. The scope of the project will span 1855 to the present. I have already compiled a significant list of the dozens of…
Suspect allegedly fights with deputies, kicks police cruiser. #MasonCountyCrime SUMMIT TOWNSHIP – A 47-year-old Mears man who was arrested on an outstanding Mason County probation violation warrant by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Sunday, Sept. 15, shortly before midnight now faces additional charges of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and malicious destruction of police property after allegedly fighting with police and damaging the…
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