Police searching for suspects wanted on outstanding warrants

May 24, 2014
Police searching for suspects wanted on outstanding warrants

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — Police are searching for two suspects with outstanding warrants who were seen in downtown Ludington this afternoon. The suspects, Tyler Joel Griffin, 22, and Kayleigh Lynn Clark, 25, both of Ludington, were spotted at 1:40 p.m. by a Ludington police officer walking near House of Flavors Restaurant on Ludington Avenue. After making eye contact…

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Former Green Beret is Memorial Day speaker

May 23, 2014
Former Green Beret is Memorial Day speaker

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON —Memorial Day means many things to many people. Officially it’s a federal holiday set aside to remember the men and women who died while serving in the Armed Forces. For Ludington veteran Lupe Rangel remembering those who died is a frequent occurrence. But, those memories escalate on Memorial Day. Lupe will be the keynote speaker…

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Fishing on the Big Lake is picking up

May 23, 2014
Fishing on the Big Lake is picking up

For the Love of Fishing. A blog by Sean McDonald is brought to you by Frontier Communications. High speed Internet starting at $19.99 a month. www.frontier.com; 1-888-770-6869. Fishing on the Big Lake is picking up! We are seeing our first spring kings show up on the traditional time- the weekend after Mother’s Day. The water is still very cold for this…

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Help your teen become a better driver

May 23, 2014
Help your teen become a better driver

Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan State Farm Insurance Agency. When it comes to teen driving, parents play a key role in improving safety. That’s the idea behind the “5 to Drive” initiative — a campaign from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that encourages parents to start conversations about safe driving by: Discussing five critical driving practices with teens Reinforcing…

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Obit: Walter ‘Frank’ Powers, 42, Free Soil

May 23, 2014
Obit: Walter ‘Frank’ Powers, 42, Free Soil

Walter Frankie Allen “Frank” Powers of Free Soil passed away at home with his family on May 20, 2014 at the age of 42 after a courageous battle with cancer. Frank was born in Ludington on February 11, 1972, and graduated from Free Soil High School in 1990.  He went on to become an excellent carpenter and later worked at PCA. Frank was an avid outdoors man who enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with…

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Welcome to the world! This week’s births.

May 23, 2014
Welcome to the world! This week’s births.

Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook.  Welcome to the world! Maizee Olivia Currier, the daughter of Suzette and Jack Currier of Scottville, was born May 16, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Rhonda and Paul Babcock of Ludington; paternal grandparents are Virgil and Sally Currier of Ludington.…

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Temps warming this weekend

May 23, 2014
Temps warming this weekend

The weather and beach report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Friday, May 23, 2014. Except for a few afternoon clouds, mainly sunny. High 61 F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Sunset: 9:14 p.m.  Tonight. Clear. Low around 45 F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Saturday, May 24, 2014. Sunrise: 6:11 a.m. Sunny…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings as of May 21

May 23, 2014
51st Circuit Court sentencings as of May 21

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced this past week in 51st Circuit Court: –       Victor George Perreca, 19, of 3476 Courtney Dr., Flint, was found guilty March 18 of second-degree home invasion. He was sentenced May 20 to one year in jail with credit for 118 days served; serve 10 months up front with balance to be served at the court’s…

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79th District Court sentencings as of May 21

May 23, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: –       Brandi Kai Cressell, 23, of 1755 Marilyn Dr., Ludington, was found guilty Mary 13 of operating while impaired by liquor. She was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; $1,145 in fines and costs; outpatient treatment; 90 days discretionary jail…

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Disney’s ‘Frozen’ to kick off Scottville band shell movie series

May 22, 2014
Disney’s ‘Frozen’ to kick off Scottville band shell movie series

SCOTTVILLE — Disney’s popular animated film “Frozen” will kick off the 2014 Scottville Clown Band free Friday night movie series on July 11. This is the second year the band shell will host family friendly films on the Charles Thompson Memorial Greens. The Scottville Optimist Club, along with area school groups, will be selling popcorn and other refreshments from the…

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Furnace causes smoke in business

May 22, 2014
Furnace causes smoke in business

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A furnace on the roof of Rent-A-Center resulted in smoke filling up the U.S. 10 business Thursday morning. Pere Marquette and Ludington fire departments were called to the building and were on scene for about 20 minutes. P.M. Assistant Chief Denny Grant said he re commended the business have a technician inspect the unit.

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High school graduations begin tonight

May 22, 2014
High school graduations begin tonight

By Kate Krieger. MCP Correspondent. As another school year draws to a close, Mason County and the surrounding area will be saying goodbye to many of their graduating seniors. The 2013-14 graduating classes will be walking across the stages of many area gym stages, collecting diplomas and preparing for the next chapter in their lives. See schedule below. Ludington High…

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Law enforcement will increase U.S. 10 patrols again this weekend

May 22, 2014
Law enforcement will increase U.S. 10 patrols again this weekend

LUDINGTON — Area law enforcement agencies will again be out in force on the U.S. 10 corridor between Ludington and Scottville this weekend. Increased patrols started last weekend and resulted in 23 stops, 25 warnings, 11 citations, four arrests (two for driving while license suspended, one for possession of marijuana and one a five-count warrant). The joint patrols are being…

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Spring Lake man arrested for failure to appear

May 22, 2014

GRANT TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 22-year-old Spring Lake man on an outstanding failure to appear warrant from Ottawa County Wednesday morning. The arrest took place at 9:53 a.m. in the 1500 block of West Countyline Road. Other activity of the MCSO for May 21, 2014 included: – 6:20 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, Fountain…

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American Legion elects auxiliary officers

May 22, 2014
American Legion elects auxiliary officers

Members of the Edwin H. Ewing Post 76 American Legion Auxiliary recently elected officers and directors at the May membership meeting. Back row, left to right:  Treasurer Nancy Knizacky; Sergeant-At-Arms Karen Rogner; Executive Board Members: Nancy Keller, Debbie Dvorak and Joye Samuels; Chaplain: Diana Cox. Front row, left to right:  Secretary Linda VandenBerg; President Cindy Genter; Vice President  Rosie Soberalski;…

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2014 Clown Band Shell concert series announced

May 22, 2014
2014 Clown Band Shell concert series announced

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band Shell committee has announced its 2014 entertainment season. This year’s band shell entertainment will include the traditional Tuesday night concerts as well as four Friday night movies later in the summer. This year’s concert series is dedicated to the memory of Lee Kimes, who served for many years as chairman of the band shell…

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Obit: Doris Claypool, 82, Scottville

May 22, 2014

Doris Imogene “Emma” Claypool aged 82 of Scottville, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 20, 2014.  Emma was born on July 1, 1931 in Grand Blanc, the daughter of Reuben and Bernice (DeHoff) Potter, graduated from Clarkston High School in 1949, and attended Harper School of Nursing.  She married Robert Arthur Trim, who preceded her in death, and on…

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Hawley Road re-opened; accident victim at hospital

May 21, 2014
Hawley Road re-opened; accident victim at hospital

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  EDEN TWP. — Fire department personnel continue to be on the scene of a tanker truck rollover accident on East Hawley Road. Emergency crews were initially called to the scene around 1:20 p.m. See related story.  Edward Graber, 76, of Hart was driving west on Hawley Road when the semi-truck his was driving rolled onto its…

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