With 13 days remaining before Christmas, only 40% of $35,000 goal has been reached. With only 13 days remaining before Christmas, The Salvation Army Christmas Campaign is depending on the local Mason County community to respond to an expected shortfall in donations. The Salvation Army is experiencing a sharp increase in requests from hundreds of area families who need assistance at…
The eighth annual Marquette Rail Santa Express makes its way through the area Saturday, Dec. 14. Santa and Mrs. Claus be be on the train which will make stops in various towns in Kent, Newaygo, Lake, Mason and Manistee counties. Marquette Rail is partnering again this year with Jim Nickelson’s Christmas Trees of Ludington to distribute trees at each stop…
The Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 42-year-old Ludington woman Wednesday on an outstanding friend of the court warrant. The arrest occurred following a traffic stop at the intersection of U.S. 10 and Jebavy Drive in Pere Marquette Township at 10:51 a.m. She is currently lodged in the Mason County Jail. Other activity of the MCSO from Dec. 11, 2013…
By D’Ann Rohrer. MCP Correspondent. Some of you may recall the swiveling of the hips by Elvis or the sensual Latin American dances but have you heard of twerking or grinding? Maybe you saw Miley Cyrus’ demonstration on MTV Video Music Awards. Well it is happening in our community and it is time parents are aware. I talked to my…
Several organizations and businesses are once again trying to assure that New Year’s revelers have a safe time. Drive Safe, Drive Sober is a partnership between Mason County law enforcement agencies, Ludington Beverage Co., various local establishments, the Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, Mothers Against Drunk Driving of Mason County and S.A.D.D. Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett said the goal…
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