HAMLIN TWP. — The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the Michigan Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) are partnering together to help Michigan residents get Fresh Air Fit this year with special Shoe Year’s Day snowshoe and hiking events taking place in state parks and recreation areas across the state. The event will take place…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Scottville native and Grand Rapids-based artist Scott Gundersen has been gaining some attention in Los Angeles lately, which means he will also soon gain national attention. Gundersen was commissioned to create a wine cork mural to promote the TBS comedy TV show “Cougar Town,” which starts Courtney Cox. He recently returned to Grand Rapids after spending…
GRANT TWP. — The Pajmama Llama Ranch of Free soil will be hosting draft mule sleigh rides on Christmas Eve from 2 to 4 p.m. and also on Dec. 26, 28 and New Year’s Day, same times. Donations will be going to selected persons or families who are in need for Christmas. The ranch, located on U.S. 31 just north…
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Mason County until 7 p.m. tonight. Snow will move northeast into the area through early afternoon. Snowfall rates may briefly exceed an inch per hour in some spots. Total accumulation of 3 to 6 inches are expected, higher amounts possible towards the lakeshore. Motorists are urged to use caution…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. The following were arraigned this past week in 79th District Court. Felonies – James Phillip Biggin II, 27, of 143 N. Jebavy Dr., Apt. 13, Ludington, was arrested Dec. 17 for felonies of welfare fraud over $500, welfare fraud, failure to inform; and habitual offender, fourth offense. A preliminary exam is set for Dec. 23…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Corespondent. LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: – Donald Thomas Miller, 25, of 203 Second St., Scottville, was found guilty Dec. 17 of domestic violence. He was sentenced to $580 in fines and costs; 93 days discretionary jail for two years; must have a substance evaluation and follow…
LUDINGTON — Target stores confirmed Thursday morning that over 40 million of its customers may have had their financial information compromised between Nov. 27 and Dec. 15. The breach occurred through credit card transaction machines at all Target stores. The closest Target store to Mason County is located in Norton Shores. If you shopped at any Target store during the…
An arbitrator has ruled in a federal lawsuit filed against the City of Ludington and Mason County regarding allegations of excessive force against Ludington resident Joe McAdam. Arbitrator Bruce Neckers ruled in favor of one of the allegations but rules against two other allegations. The case stems from a July 20, 2009 traffic stop of Joe’s mother, Susan McAdam at…
The following is the activity of Mason County Sheriff’s Office from Dec. 18 and 19, 2013: Dec. 18: – 12:58 a.m.: Alarm activation, 2000 block of West U.S. 10, Amber Twp. – 6:33 a.m.: Alarm activation, 2000 block of East U.S. 10, Custer Twp. – 7:28 a.m.: Alarm activation, 100 block of South Pere Marquette Highway, PM Twp. – 7:55…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Earlier this year Sarah and Justin Ray met a goal they have been working on since they got married 5 years ago. They moved back home, to Ludington. Both grew up here. Justin moved away, with his mother, when he was 14. Sarah moved away to attend college. Fate brought them together in Seattle a couple…
The following fishing report is provided by the Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources: Pere Marquette River: Fishing was a bit slower but anglers are still taking some nice steelhead and a few brown trout. Some are bottom bouncing flies or spawn while others are swinging flies. Lake Cadillac: Ice fishing is on for the west side of the lake however the east…
Here is today’s weather forecast, sponsored by Superior Electric: Today: Seventy percent chance of snow with a high temperature of 28 degrees with wind northeast at 13 mph. Tonight there is a 30% chance of snow with a low temperature of 22. Sunset: 5:11 p.m. Weekend: Flurries on Saturday with a high temperature of 31 and a low of 26, wind…
Mason County has seen it’s fair share of news in 2013. Some good and some bad. We would like your input to help us decide which stories had the most impact on our community in 2013. Please take a moment to fill out this one-answer survey, selecting the top stories. Thanks, Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SURVEY HERE
A Recent Chat with William L. Klemm, Retired Superintendent of Steamships By Carrie Klemm, MCP Correspondent Even on a first visit to Ludington, it is almost impossible to ignore the rich maritime history. Whether riding into town aboard the S.S. Badger, watching her glide past the North Breakwater Lighthouse from the beach or just hearing that ferry whistle blow from…
Welcome to the world… Penelope “Poppy” Grace Grubich, the daughter of Amanda St. Hilaire and Nathan Grubich of Ludington, was born on December 18, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Charlie Rose Anne Sowle, the daughter of Shelby and Noah Sowle of Baldwin, was born on December 18, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. We are happy to share your newborn pictures as…
Here is today’s weather forecast, sponsored by Superior Electric: Today: Mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of precipitation, high temperature of 32 degrees F. Wind, north-northeast at 7 mph. Tonight, 70% chance of snow, 1 to 3 inches, with a low temperature of 24. Sunset: 5:10 p.m. Tomorrow: Sunrise, 8:17 a.m. High temperature of 27 degrees with a 70% chance…
The Victory Township man accused of murdering his infant daughter has lost an appeal against his 2012 unlawful imprisonment conviction. Sean Michael Phillips, 24, was appealing the decision of a jury that put him away to prison for 10 to 15 years for the disappearance of his then 4-month-old daughter, Katherine “Baby Kate” Phillips. Mlive.com reported that on Dec. 17,…
A 19-year-old Ludington male was arrested Tuesday for a probation violation. He was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies at 1:24 p.m. at 143 N. Jebavy Drive in Pere Marquette Township and was lodged in the Mason Count Jail. In a separate incident, a 46-year-old Ludington man was arrested on North James Street at 5:30 p.m. on a Kent…
Welcome to the world… Colton Michael Gates, the son of Elizabeth and Shaun Gates of Scottville, was born on December 16, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Annabella Rose Phinezy, the daughter of Emily and John Phinezy of Manistee, was born on December 13, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Davian Antonio Lopez, the son of Amber and Raul Lopez of Hart, was born…
SHELBY — The West Shore Community College Wind Symphony and Chamber Winds, under the direction of Associate Professor of Music Ted Malt, will perform a variety of musical selections from classical and holiday repertoire on Wed., Dec. 18, at 7:30 p.m., at Shelby High School. The concert venue for this performance has moved from WSCC’s Center Stage Theater to Shelby…
LUDINGTON — A Hamlin Township was sentenced today for a year in jail for stealing a cell phone while she was a patient at Memorial Medical Center (now Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). On Nov. 12, Kristen Brooke Iverson, 27, 5633 N. Jebavy Dr., accepted a plea agreement in 51st Circuit Court on the charges of larceny to a building. She…
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