SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Optimist Club members are gearing up for several events that will occur at the Optimist Hall during next weekend’s Harvest Festival. On Saturday, Sept. 20, club members will be serving breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon, serving eggs, sausage, pancakes, juice and coffee; Adults $6 nd children under 12 – $3. The club’s popcorn wagon will…
Moonlighting. A blog by Judy Cools. Today, readers and friends, I would like to give you some homework…. ask you to listen as you may have never listened before to your everyday conversations. We all hear stories. Stories at home, stories at work, stories at holiday gatherings, and stories from acquaintances as well as from close friends. You may have…
LUDINGTON – Once again Checkers Morton will open the LACA Main Stage Series. Checkers Morton is a new age/jazz ensemble founded in Grand Haven. It will perform, Thursday, September 25 at 7:30 p.m. This ensemble features some of the best musicians in the area: Dave Collee on bass, Gus VanStee on keys, Jim Beegle on trumpet, flueglehorn, congas and flute,…
MANISTEE — Pure Flix and 10 West Studios will be having an extras casting call on Monday, September 15, from 4:30-9 p.m at the Days Inn of Manistee for the upcoming movie “Believe.” The studios are asking for dedicated members of the local communities to bring life and reality to this production, “Believe”. There will be compensation for these roles. Please bring…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — There is a new voice for Mason County’s neglected and abused children. Mason County Family Court recently became part of the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children program. CASA for Children is a network of 951 community-based programs that recruit, train and support citizen-volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and…
LANSING — State Rep. Ray Franz read the final roll call for Custer Fire Chief John Allison during a special Sept. 11 Memorial Service in the Michigan House of Representatives on Thursday as part of a ceremony that also honors first responders who lost their lives in the line of duty in Michigan the past year. Allison died Oct. 8, 2013, from…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – William Joseph Stempien, 43, of 896 Cheyenne Dr., Coldwater, was arrested Aug. 31 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for felonies of criminal sexual conduct (CSC), fourth degree, and possession of analogues. A preliminary exam was Sept.…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Enrice Domingo Morin, 19, of 713 N. Washington Ave., Ludington, was found guilty Sept. 2 pf probation violation. He was sentenced to a minimum of one and a half years to a maximum of 10 years with a Michigan Department of Corrections prison…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Shanin Nicholas Waite, 22, no address listed, was found guilty Sept. 9 of controlled substance, possession of marijuana. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail with credit for 30 days served; $860 in fines and costs; one year discretionary jail for one…
A Mason County man who is wanted on six counts of breaking and entering to three Amber Township businesses has been arrested in Florida. Mason County Undersheriff Jody Hartley confirmed that the U.S. Marshals Service arrested Raymond Allen Anthony, 37, two days ago. Anthony is wanted on two felony burglary warrants out of Mason County. One of the warrants carries…
SCOTTVILLE — Supporters of Mason County 4-H programs have the opportunity to double their personal support for 4-H by helping to “Make the Match for Mason County 4-H.” The Mason County 4-H Advisory Council has set a goal of raising $30,000 locally which, if successful, will result in the county 4-H program qualifying for a 1:1 match from the Michigan…
The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. The following is the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014: 5:37 a.m.: Domestic situation, Hidden Forest neighborhood, Pere Marquette Twp. 2:15 p.m.: Larceny of tires, rims and chains, Summit Twp. 6:30 p.m.: Car/turkey crash, no injuries, Millerton and Schoenherr…
For the Love of Fishing is written by Sean McDonald and brought to you by Dreamweaver Lures, www.dreamweaverlures.com. For the last part of August and the first part of September this year we had warm water from the surface of about 68 degrees and the temperature was about 64 degrees 80 feet down. This warmer water mass slowed kings from…
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville. From school supplies to dorm essentials, preparing for a new school year can be an expensive undertaking. Consider these simple back-to-school shopping tips to help you plan smart and cut costs: Set a budget—and stick to it. Determine how much money you can spend, then evaluate needs versus wants. Review…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Writers of The Ludington Area Center for the Arts will present two free readings as part of the group’s Writer-in-Residence program. Anne-Marie Oomen, Michigan author and teacher, will speak at two readings, the first on poetry Saturday, September 20, 2014 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and the second on non-fiction the following Saturday, September 27, from…
LUDINGTON — Mason County District Library will host Scarecrow Creating Friday, October 3, beginning at 4 p.m. and continuing through the weekend (while supplies last) at the Ludington library. Young artists are invited to create a scarecrow. All supplies and materials for scarecrows will be provided by the library. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. All Mason County District…
Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook. Welcome to the world! Grace Evelynn East, the daughter of Hannah and Gregory East of Ludington, was born September 5, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Bentley Ray Stoner, the son of Mariah Schwartz and Joshua Stoner of Ludington, was born September 8, 2014 at Spectrum Health…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 42-year-old four-time habitual offender received a long-spanning prison sentence of one-and-a-half years to life for breaking and entering and larceny. Scott Eric Phelps, of 504 E. Fifth St., Apt. 2, Ludington, received his sentence with the Michigan Department of Corrections from 51st Circuit Court Judge Richard I. Cooper, Sept. 2. Phelps, who…
LUDINGTON – Home Depot recently confirmed a data breach of its payment data system, which could potentially impact any customer that used their payment card at their U.S. and Canadian stores since April 2014. According to the Home Depot website, the corporation does not have evidence that the breach impacted stores in Mexico or any customers who shopped online at…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library will celebrate the 98th birthday of children’s author Roald Dahl on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 4 p.m. at the Ludington branch. The birthday party will include a reading from “The BFG” and activities including dream jar making. Cupcakes will be served. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. All Mason County…
Shooting of MSP trooper occurred one year ago today. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Editor’s note: This story is a first person account of the tragic death of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield and the events that followed. Many aspects of this story contain my personal opinion and observations. One year ago today Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield was…
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