LUDINGTON — A crowd estimated at over 4,000 attended the West Shore Bank Rhythm & Dunes concert Saturday night at Waterfront Park. The DSB Band, a Journey tribute band, played the rock band’s greatest hits from the late ’70s and ’80s. Rhythm & Dunes will continue next Saturday, Aug. 2, with Megastars of Country, which will feature songs from country…
Locally Made. By Kate Krieger. MCP Senior Correspondent. As a native of Ludington, I thought it would be a great idea to feature many area businesses that I had either grown up with or businesses that I had become familiar with in the more recent years of my life. I wanted to promote what the businesses had to offer the…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Cedar Chest, Ludington’s upscale consignment clothing store, is moving to a new location, a few doors down from its current location. As of Monday, the store will be located at 110 W. Ludington Ave. Owner Natalie Wroble says the new location increases the size of the store by 1,400 square feet. The new…
BALDWIN — A 31-year-old Baldwin man is facing life in prison following his arrest Thursday on a five-count felony warrant for alleged sex crimes with underage females. Bronson Lee Draper was the subject of an investigation conducted by troopers of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. Draper is lodged in the Lake County Jail and has been arraigned…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Jeffrey Allen Patterson, 31, of 3763 W. Hidden Forest Dr., Ludington, was arrested July 23 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of failure to register as a sex offender. A preliminary exam is set…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Teresa Yvonne Vogler, 47, of 6870 Shamley, Belmont, was found guilty July 21 of disorderly – trespassing/prowling. She was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 90 days discretionary jail for one year; $285 in fines and costs;…
LUDINGTON — The third annual West Shore Bank Rhythm & Dunes concert series kicks off 7 p.m. Saturday night at Waterfront Park. Starting the season is the DSB Band, a tribute to the popular rock band Journey. MCP Editor-in-Chief Rob Alway spoke with lead singer Juan Del Castillo at his home in Los Angeles Thursday afternoon. MCP: Tell me about the…
Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan State Farm Insurance Agency. Staying at a hotel doesn’t eliminate the need to guard your safety. “Even on leisure trips, when you’re thinking only how to have fun, it’s important to stay alert,” says Peter T. Tomaras, owner of Apollo Hotel Consultancy. “The person most responsible for your well-being is you,” so…
SCOTTVILLE — “ET” will be shown tonight for free on the grounds of the Scottville Clown Band Shell. It will be the third movie in the free Friday night movie series. Next week’s fourth and final film will be “Mirror Mirror.” The movie begins at 9:30 p.m. with live music from The Elder Gang from 7-9 p.m. In the event…
The weather report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Friday, July 25, 2014: Partly cloudy skies. High 73F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Friday night: Showers early then thundershowers developing late. Low 63F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Sunrise: 6:26 a.m. Sunset: 9:18 p.m. Saturday, July 26, 2014: Isolated…
LUDINGTON — Lake Michigan Carferry, owners of the S.S. Badger will be shooting a promotional video Friday night as the ship arrives at Ludington harbor. A drone with a video camera will be used and will record passengers gathered on the bow and also people on the shoreline. LMC is asking people to gather along the shore and on the…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. UPDATED. AMBER TWP. — Two people were taken to the hospital by ambulance following two separate crashes on U.S. 10 Thursday afternoon. The first crash occurred about 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. 10-31 and Stiles Rd. The second crash occurred about 30 minutes later at the U.S. 10/U.S. 31 onramp. The Stiles Road crash…
AMBER TWP. — Members of the Western Michigan Old Engine Club were at the Alway Farm on Johnson Road Thursday morning cutting rye for the upcoming old engine show. The rye will be used for straw in demonstrations at the show, which is held Thursday, July 31 through Saturday, Aug. 2 at the Scottville Riverside Park.
Sponsored by West Shore Bank. LUDINGTON — The first of two free community concerts sponsored by West Shore Bank will be this Saturday, July 26, at Waterfront Park. The Journey tribute band, DSB Band, will kick off the third annual Rhythm & Dunes series. DSB has been highly revered by fans as the “next best thing” to the classic rock band…
CUSTER — The Ludington Chrome Divas will be hosting a benefit run to help raise money for the Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm, this Saturday, July 26. Registration is from 11 a.m. to noon at the Custer VFW hall on U.S. 10 west of Custer. Riders will leave at noon (the ride is not just for the divas, men are…
LUDINGTON — Miss Ludington Area, Emma Martin, and the pageant board of directors invite young women from Oceana, Mason and Manistee counties to enjoy an afternoon of spa treatments at Cartier Mansion Saturday, Aug. 2, at 3 p.m. The Royal Spa Afternoon is a chance to relax, but also learn about competing in the 2014-2015 Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Pageant…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Family Events continues to host events throughout this week. Most of the activities take place in the west parking lot. Today at noon there will be rabbit showmanship followed by goat showmanship. A pie baking contest will be held Thursday at 5 p.m.. Go to mcfamilyevents.wix.com/home for more information. A youth small animal auction begins at…
BRANCH TWP. — Law enforcement responded to a report of shots being fired in the 8900 block of East U.S. 10 at 4:13 p.m., but nothing was found. Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded along with troopers from Michigan State Police. Other activity of Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, July 22, 2014, included: – 1:51 a.m.: Suspicious situation,…
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