Arts center announces staff changes

September 2, 2014

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) recently announced the addition of Jamie Catlett to the LACA leadership team. Catlett has been hired to oversee outreach and engagement to LACA members, volunteers and the community as a whole. She will also direct customer service and artist selection for the Muse Gift Shop located in the LACA facility.…

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Protecting your vacant house.

September 2, 2014
Protecting your vacant house.

Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville.  If your former home hasn’t sold, your vacant property could fall victim to the elements, system failure, vandalism or burglary. Take steps to lessen the risk for potentially costly issues. Maintain the exterior. Don’t let your property look neglected. Make arrangements to have your lawn mowed or, in winter, your driveway…

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Sunshine today.

September 2, 2014
Sunshine today.

The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014: Plentiful sunshine. High 73F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday night: Mostly clear. Low around 60F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset: 8:20 p.m.  Sunrise: 7:10 a.m.  Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014: Sunny with a high of 76F. Winds SW…

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Arts center 6th annual craft show taking applications

September 1, 2014

LUDINGTON — Applications for this year’s Ludington Area Center for the Arts Holiday Craft Show are available. The indoor show is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29 at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington. This is the sixth year for the Thanksgiving weekend event which showcases handmade craft items, a Christmas resale shop, the…

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Breakwater closed

September 1, 2014

LUDINGTON — The north breakwater is closed to facilitate salvage of the boat that crashed Sunday night. See related story.

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1 injured after boat hits breakwater

August 31, 2014
1 injured after boat hits breakwater

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — One person was injured after a 34-foot boat hit the north breakwater around 9:30 p.m. Sunday. According to Mason County Sheriff’s Marine Deputy Matt Warmuskerken, the boat was traveling between 25 to 35 mph, heading south. Warmuskerken said captain/owner James Winfield, 68, of Harrison Township, Macomb County, told him that the boat was about…

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MCC jazz band performing at Detroit Jazz Festival Sunday

August 30, 2014
MCC jazz band performing at Detroit Jazz Festival Sunday

By Kate Krieger. MCP Senior Correspondent. SCOTTVILLE – Not many high schools offer jazz band as an elective and even for those schools that do, the bands rarely have the opportunity to perform on a stage as large as the annual Detroit Jazz Festival. But, the Mason County Central High School Jazz Band just happens to be that lucky and…

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The Wall stirs emotions

August 30, 2014
The Wall stirs emotions

Commentary by Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Over the past several days I have been in awe over the Mason County Allied Veterans Traveling Wall Project: The Cost of Freedom. The center point of this project at City Park is the 80% replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The full scale memorial is in Washington, D.C. but four replicas continually…

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Welcome to the world! Recent births.

August 29, 2014
Welcome to the world! Recent births.

Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook.  Welcome to the world! Jonathon Michael Ely Rankin, the son of Angela and Gregory Rankin of Scottville, was born Aug. 26, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Kaiden Allen Scockley-Wagner, the son of Shelby Shockley and Corey Wagner of Scottville, was born Aug. 26,…

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Hospital helistop fully functional again

August 29, 2014
Hospital helistop fully functional again

LUDINGTON — The helistop at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is operational again. The helistop, which opened earlier this winter, had been closed for night flights since Wednesday, Aug. 27. “We took the helistop out of service as a safety precaution when the wires for the lighting system were accidentally cut during installation of a new fiber optic line to the…

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Branch woman arrested for fighting.

August 29, 2014
Branch woman arrested for fighting.

The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 27-year-old Branch woman early Friday morning on two charges of assault. At 2:32 a.m., deputies were called to a reported fight in the 5700 block of Limouze Rd. The following was activity of…

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Ludington man arrested for rape, home invasion.

August 29, 2014
Ludington man arrested for rape, home invasion.

LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Ludington man has been charged with criminal sexual conduct first degree, along with several other charges, in relation to an incident that took place Monday, Aug. 25 at Pineway Apartments. Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett said officers from LPD were dispatched to the 1100 block of Pineway at 5:51 p.m. Monday for a report of a…

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79th District Court arraignments

August 29, 2014
79th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Andrea Benet Pena, 34, of 6425 W. Linden Rd., Ludington, was arrested Aug. 22 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for two felony counts of possession of analogues. A preliminary exam is set for Sept. 3 at…

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79th District Court.

August 29, 2014
79th District Court.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following was sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Gerald Dale Griffin, 51, of 3763 S. Pere Marquette Hwy, Ludington, was found guilty Aug. 20 of domestic violence. He was sentenced to 19 days in jail with credit for 19 days served; must complete 90-day inpatient treatment program at Behavioral Rehab Services…

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Sheriff encourages drivers to use caution as school year starts.

August 29, 2014
Sheriff encourages drivers to use caution as school year starts.

The new school year begins Tuesday, Sept. 2. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole is asking drivers to be aware of school buses and the young passengers they are carrying. “We are encouraging drivers to cut down distractions and concentrate on the road as kids of all ages get back to school,” Sheriff Cole said. “Children are often eager to get…

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Thunderstorms likely today.

August 29, 2014
Thunderstorms likely today.

The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Friday, August 29, 2014: Widespread showers and thunderstorms developing by early afternoon. Cloudy with temperatures warming into the mid to upper 70s. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Tonight: Variable clouds with scattered thunderstorms. Low 68F. Winds S at 10 to…

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Ludington native flew night missions over Vietnam.

August 28, 2014
Ludington native flew night missions over Vietnam.

The traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall will be on display at Ludington City Park until Sunday, Aug. 31. For more information, click on the Mason County Allied Veterans Wall Project website here. By Kate Krieger. Senior Correspondent. LUDINGTON – On August 5, 1964, Everett Alvarez became the first American pilot to be shot down and taken prisoner in the Vietnam…

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Fund raiser will help woman who gives back to the community.

August 28, 2014
Fund raiser will help woman who gives back to the community.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  HAMLIN TWP. — The community is helping out a person who has devoted her life to helping others. On Saturday and Sunday, a fundraising event will be held to help out Jamie Spore. The 32-year-old Ludington resident was born with spina bifida. She is paraplegic with limited sensation above the knee and uses a wheelchair to…

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