CARR SETTLEMENT — Neighbors are coming together to help a family cope with a recent tragedy. On Aug. 1, 9-year-old Jethro Troyer and his 7-year-old brother Leander drowned in a recently dug pond on the family’s Tyndall Road farm. Neighbors Blake and Anna Mazurek are doing something to help remember the boys. They, along with other neighbors, have started an…
Letter to the Editor. Editor’s Note: On Aug. 5, 2013, Ludington Daily News columnist George Dila wrote a column about asking about what Ludington would be like without the S.S. Badger. Dila is a paid columnist for the newspaper. Terri Brown, Lake Michigan Carferry director of marketing and media relations, asked us to post the following rebuttal: I am…
AMBER TWP. — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office reports the traffic light at U.S. 10-31 and Brye Road is malfunctioning. Motorists are asked to use extra caution while travelling through the intersection. Until it is repaired the light is set to flash yellow for U.S. 10-31 traffic and flash red for Brye Road traffic. Crews from the Michigan Department of…
LUDINGTON— Blues artist Sharrie Williams will perform on Saturday, September 21 at the Hart Public Schools Auditorium. Williams’ performance will help raise funds for the Capital Campaign for COVE (Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters). Williams was born in Saginaw and her music was deeply rooted in gospel. At the age of 12, she began singing with the Greater Williams Temple C.O.G.I.C church choir. Williams performed with…
Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. A beach hazard is currently in effect until this evening. Today’s weather conditions could lead to high wave action and dangerous swimming conditions, including strong structural currents, strong longshore currents and rip currents. Beaches in effect are from St. Joseph to Manistee. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Community College, in co-production with the Manistee Civic Players, announces a free open workshop for “The Rocky Horror Show” on Monday, August 19, at 7 p.m. at the Center Stage Theater. “The workshop will give auditioners a great chance to partake in ‘Rocky Horror’ character building activities,” says Rick Plummer, director of the production. “They’ll get a first-look inside…
VICTORY TWP. – Julie Van Dyke is beginning a new combined dual role at West Shore Community College. She is currently the Director of the Business Opportunity Center (BOC) and is also assuming the responsibility as the Director of Development for the college’s Foundation. “Julie will be using her economic development expertise in oversight of the Business Opportunity Center, and…
LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole is asking the Mason County Board of Commissioners approve a grant that helps pay for part of a road patrol officer. On Tuesday, the commissioners are expected to vote on the grant request through the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. The $51,000 secondary road patrol grant provides enough funding to pay for…
2012 HOFFMAN CHALLENGE QUILT CONTEST WINNERS ON DISPLAY AT THE MASON COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARIES IN LUDINGTON & SCOTTVILLE THROUGH AUGUST The 2012 Hoffman Challenge Quilt Contest winners are currently on display at both the Ludington and Scottville branches of the Mason County District Library. Started in 1988, the Hoffman Challenge has grown to be a premiere traveling quilt, clothing, and…
HAMLIN TWP. — The annual Memorial Medical Center Benefit Ball has funded several hospital projects over the years. The money raised in benefits of the past have helped pay for the women’s imaging center, among many others. On Saturday, proceeds from the ball helped raise money for Win With Wellness, a program started by Memorial Medical Center and the District…
Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of noon today. Lake Michigan water temperatures: Ludington Stearns Park: 64F Ludington State Park (Big Sable Point): 66 F Summit Park: 65 F Pentwater: 67 F Afternoon weather: Ludington: Mostly sunny with temperatures reaching 72 degrees F.…
LUDINGTON — Bethany Lutheran Church will present Looking Good, a fashion show on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 2 p.m. Fashions will be provided by Maurice’s, Peebles and the Scottville Bridal Shop. Special guest, Laurel Kamen, will present her Alloro line of clothing designed especially for women who have had breast surgery; the line is flattering to any woman, however. There…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 30th Annual Gold Coast Artisan Fair this weekend in City Park. Artisans will be open Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 pm. Nearly 200 crafters from around the country will be selling their handmade crafts. For more information on the 2013 Artisan fair,…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Mason County Central equestrian team is holding a yard sale, Saturday, Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mason County Fair Grounds.
SCOTTVILLE — Earlier this week some changes were made to this year’s Harvest Festival. As a result, the festival’s committee has increased its need for volunteers and funding. “In continuing the partnership between the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce, Scottville Main Street, Mason County Central Schools Educational Foundation, Scottville Businesses and the City of Scottville, some events…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this week in front of the magistrate in 79th District Court: Felonies – Robert Scott Kuchinsky, 42, 405 E. Fourth St., Ludington, was arrested Aug. 8 by Ludington Police Dept. for a felony of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, third offense. Preliminary examination is…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this past week at the Mason County Courthouse: Circuit Court: – Ethan Joseph Anderson, 22, 302 N. Robert St., Apt. 1, Ludington, was sentenced for a June 11 felony conviction of controlled substance delivery. He was ordered to serve 270 days in jail with three days credit, serving five…
Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of 11 a.m. today. Lake Michigan water temperatures: Ludington Stearns Park: 64F Ludington State Park (Big Sable Point): 67 F Summit Park: 65 F Pentwater: 67 F Afternoon weather: Ludington: Mostly sunny with temperatures reaching 75 degrees F. Humidity: 55%; wind:…
LUDINGTON — WKLA-FM will remain in Ludington. However, it is very likely that it will not be at 106.3 in a few years. On Wednesday, MCP reported that Synergy Media Inc., owner of WKLA-FM had filed paperwork with the Federal Communications Commission to move WKLA-FM from Ludington to Thompsonville. Synergy owner Todd Mohr responded today that while technically that is…
AMBER TWP. — Do you love your community? What’s your way of showing how much you love it? Over 100 people from various parts of Mason County gathered this morning at the West Shore Educational Service District’s complex to learn about how others around the world are showing their love of their communities and what the attendees could do to…
Do you have an idea to make Mason County a better place? You can make it happen with a Love Ludington Mini Grant! Community Foundation of Mason County is giving away four $500 mini grants to be used toward projects, events, programs or activities that will make our community a livelier, more lovable place to be. If you’ve ever thought…
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