Slick roads cause early morning rollover near Pentwater.

December 3, 2014
Slick roads cause early morning rollover near Pentwater.

WEARE TWP. (Oceana Co.) — A 42-year-old Ludington man escaped serious injuries early Wednesday morning, Dec. 3, when the 2003 Dodge pickup he was driving on US-31 near Monroe Road rolled over. “Driver stated he was going 55 mph; lost control on the ice; and rolled the vehicle over,” the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report states. “Road conditions were…

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Hospital Lights and Love Tree debuts.

December 2, 2014
Hospital Lights and Love Tree debuts.

Program will also benefit Family Birthing Center. LUDINGTON — The Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Foundation is starting a new tradition this year to remember or honor loved ones. Foundation Director Kaley Petersen announced the program to decorate a “Lights and Love” Christmas tree on the hospital’s south lawn. Each donation of $20 will add a two-inch globe light to the…

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Life’s obstacles led to career in helping others.

December 2, 2014
Life’s obstacles led to career in helping others.

Survivor Story: Ann Genson. Sponsored by All Access Care of Ludington. Located at 329 N. Jebavy Dr. in Ludington; 231-425-4544; www.all-access-care.com. SCOTTVILLE — Ann Genson has been through her share of life’s obstacles. She worked many years in the performing arts industry in the Muskegon-Fremont areas. As the economy changed, she lost her job. Divorce left her being a single mother…

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Coldwater man sentenced to jail for conduct with girls along PM River.

December 2, 2014
Coldwater man sentenced to jail for conduct with girls along PM River.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A Coldwater man will serve jail time for sexually assaulting two girls along the Pere Marquette River over Labor Day weekend. William Joseph Stempien, 43, appeared in 51st Circuit Court this afternoon and was sentenced to one year in jail, serving eight months up front on the charges of criminal sexual conduct fourth degree…

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Ludington man sentenced to jail for marijuana possession, parole violation

December 2, 2014
Ludington man sentenced to jail for marijuana possession, parole violation

LUDINGTON — A Ludington man will serve 10 months in the Mason County Jail for possessing marijuana and violating the terms of his parole. He may also face prison time for violating parole. Daniel John Horowski, 31, of 916 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington, was arrested Sept. 7 by Ludington Police Department in the parking lot behind the Alley Bar near…

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Dinner with Santa

December 2, 2014

SCOTTVILLE — Pizza Barn Plus, 204 W. State St., will hold Dinner with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Thursday, Dec. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. with two seating times. Reservations are strongly recommended. Call 231-757-9840. Check out Pizza Barn Plus on Facebook or at www.pizzabarnplus.com for more information.

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Temps expected to be in 30s today.

December 2, 2014
Temps expected to be in 30s today.

The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014: Mostly cloudy with temperatures rising towards the low 30s. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight, cloudy skies with late-night snow showers. Low 26F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow, 50%. Sunset: 5:10 p.m.  Sunrise: 8:02…

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Pentwater repeat offender faces jail time for failing to pay for football tickets

December 1, 2014
Pentwater repeat offender faces jail time for failing to pay for football tickets

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 54-year-old four-time habitual offender is looking at spending the next year in jail for failing to pay for tickets to the University of Michigan vs. Notre Dame football game last September. Roger Craig Beilfuss, of 215 S. Hancock, Pentwater, pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 1, to a five-year felony…

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WSCC winter semester registration underway.

December 1, 2014

VICTORY TWP. – – West Shore Community College’s Financial Aid Office will host a series of financial aid workshops for prospective college students and their families. High school students as well as adults considering going to college are encouraged to attend a workshop. The workshops will be held on Dec. 4, 6 p.m., at Mason County Central High School, Dec. 10,…

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Scottville woman arrested for domestic violence in Victory Twp. assault.

December 1, 2014
Scottville woman arrested for domestic violence in Victory Twp. assault.

VICTORY TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 36-year-old Scottville woman Saturday for domestic violence. The arrest occurred in the 3600 block of North Stiles Rd. after deputies responded to a 911 call to a residence regarding an assault/intoxicated person. Other activity of Mason County Sheriff’s Office for the weekend of Nov. 28 to Nov. 30, 2014…

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Flurries and snow today.

December 1, 2014
Flurries and snow today.

The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Monday, Dec. 1, 2014: Flurries and a few snow showers throughout the day. High 19F. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 30%. Tonight, partly cloudy with a low of 11F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014:…

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Maritime exhibit to launch at arts center.

December 1, 2014

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Center for the Arts and Mason County Historical Society are jointly sponsoring a new gallery exhibit called the “Maritime Heritage Exhibition.” This exhibit will open on Friday, December 5, 2014 beginning at 5 p.m. as part of Ludington’s First Friday Art Walk. The exhibition will feature parts of two new maritime collections that have been…

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Fall reflections

November 30, 2014
Fall reflections

Moonlighting. A blog by Judy Cools Fall brings a bittersweetness.  I wander around the yard, uprooting the potted flowers which have brought so much joy during the summer.  Grateful for their steady cheer, I feel somehow that I should be able to do better than just throw them away.  It seems a poor “thank you.” The bright yellow pansies will…

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Obit: Richard Patterson, 78, Ludington.

November 30, 2014
Obit: Richard Patterson, 78, Ludington.

Richard Harry Patterson, age 78 of Ludington passed away on Thursday November 27, 2014 at Spectrum Health – Ludington Hospital. He was born on September 14, 1936 in Wyandotte, son of the late Harry and Marion (Roulinson) Patterson.  When Richard was a child, his family moved from Wyandotte to a farm South of Scottville.  He attended Scottville High School and graduated with…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings.

November 29, 2014
51st Circuit Court sentencings.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – – Tonya Denise Rogers, 51, of 616 E. Dowland St., Apt. 2, Ludington, was found guilty Sept. 16 of two counts of jail – furnishing contraband and habitual offender, third offense. She was sentenced Nov. 18 to a one-year jail sentence with credit for…

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79th District Court arraignments.

November 29, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Joseph Lee Geiske, 54, of 1465 E. Mill Rd., Hart, was arrested July 4 by the US Forest Service for a felony of operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL), third offense; driving while license suspended (DWLS), second…

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79th District Court sentencings.

November 29, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Sean Russell Daugherty, 30, of 113 Courtland St., Hart, was found guilty Nov. 19 of controlled substance, possession of marijuana, and failure to maintain security (no insurance). He was sentenced to nine days in jail with credit for two days served; $1,120 in…

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Lindsay’s Furniture, keeping it local.

November 28, 2014

Business Feature. Editor’s note: Saturday is Small Business Saturday. Here at MCP we rely on our locally-owned small businesses to advertise on our site, allowing this service to be free to you. We also take pride in being the only locally owned text-based media in Mason County. We re-invest our funds by doing business with local banks, local insurance agents…

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