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…
The Kitchen Sink. A blog by Stephanie Wagner. In the last 12 years, I have had quite a few “bad mommy” moments. Most of them were forgotten shortly after they happened, but there are a few that I consider lessons learned. Those I keep around so I can pull them out when I need them. A couple of years ago,…
CUSTER TWP. — Crossroads Church of Mason County presents “Behold the Lamb of God,” a Christmas concert on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. at West Shore Community College Center Stage Theater. The music and story-telling of the concert are not your typical songs of Christmas. Among the instruments featured will be guitars, keyboards, drums, banjo, mandolin, bass guitar, violin…
The Business Plan “The Business Plan” is a partnership between the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce and Mason County Press. By Matt Larson. Business Development Consultant. Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce. See Part 1, posted Nov. 19, 2013, here. Now that you have researched your business idea and are confident in its execution it is time…
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Mason County and other counties south and east effective 1 p.m. today through 4 a.m. Wednesday. Accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected today with another 1 to 3 inches tonight. Blowing snow is possible. Motorists are urged to adjust speeds accordingly and to be aware that visibility…
The following is the activity report of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office from Dec. 16, 2013: – 12:29 a.m.: Assist to Ludington Police Department at Ludington Area Schools, vehicle crash, City of Ludington. – 1:51 p.m.: Vehicle in ditch, no injuries, Conrad Road east of Pere Marquette Highway, PM Twp. – 1:58 p.m.: Theft, 5900 block of West U.S. 10,…
LUDINGTON — Mayor John Henderson presided over his last city council tonight, to a packed city council chambers. Several members of the community congratulated Mayor Henderson and Councilor Wally Taranko for their service to the city. “Ludington is a great place to work, to live and to visit and a product of that has been a lot of good work…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Emergency patients in Mason County who need transport to the hospital may get a ride in Life EMS’s new Safety Concept 3.0 vehicle. According to a release from the Grand Rapids based for-profit ambulance service, the new Mercedes ambulance was custom built with specifications from Life EMS. “We are always looking at ways that we can…
Registration for the Michigan Ice Open’s Youth Fishing School has now started. Registrations will be accepted at the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce or by downloading the registration/waiver and release form from www.michiganiceopen.com and faxing it to 231-845-6857. This is a free event for kids between the ages of 5 and 14. The Michigan Ice Open Kids Day is scheduled to…
SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission will continue to survey the city’s residences about the future of refuse services. The city continually faces a deficit in its refuse budget and is looking at alternatives. City Manager Amy Williams said refuse costs continue to rise while the city’s refuse revenues are staying steady or slightly declining. Currently the refuse fund is losing…
SCOTTVILLE — Scottville’s 96-year-old city hall will be getting some much needed updating this coming year. In order for the city to qualify for any more grants or loans from the federal government, city hall must by Americans with Disabilities Act compliant. The city commission will take action on bids for the project during its regular meeting tonight. City Manager…
VICTORY TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a break-in that took place in the 3800 block of Colburn Road in Victory Township sometime between 7 a.m. and 3:44 p.m. Friday. Numerous items were stolen. The following is the report on activity of the MCSO from Dec. 13 to Dec. 15, 2013: Dec. 13, 2013 – 5:53…
LUDINGTON — A 50-year-old homeless woman was hospitalized early this morning after she apparently used her vehicle and a Ludington school building to attempt suicide. Ludington Police Department was called to the south side of the Donald Baldwin Community Pool complex shortly after midnight for a report of a vehicle that had driven into the building. The impact was so…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Christmas season was made a little brighter for almost 270 Mason County families today. The second annual toy, clothing and food basket distribution was held at Ludington Area Catholic School. The distribution is a joint effort between the Salvation Army of Ludington and St. Simon’s Parish. Earlier in the fall families applied to…
SCOTTVILLE — Marquette Rail’s Santa Express made its way through Mason County today with its first stop being Scottville. Santa and Mrs. Claus stopped to say hello and then the train made its way into Ludington and was then scheduled for Fountain and Free Soil.
SCOTTVILLE — Redeemer Lutheran Church again hosted a wreath making open house. The popular event is held in the church’s basement. Attendees are shown how to make the wreaths in exchange for a donation.
Moonlighting. A blog by Judy Cools Let me begin by saying that I am not a coffee drinker. Never have been. As a child, no amount of sugar or cream could tempt me to take a sip from my parents’ cups. In college, I tried over and over again to learn to like coffee because I thought I should. Each…
51st Circuit Court News, as of Dec. 11, 2013 By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. Accused cop killer’s wife sentenced LUDINGTON – Sarah Renee Knysz, 20, of 1844 10 Mile Rd., Luther, was sentenced to a minimum of two years in prison Dec. 10 for her involvement in the Sept. 9 shooting death of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield. Mason…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP corespondent. LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: – David Niles Wilcoxson, 2920 N. Luce, White Cloud, was found guilty Dec. 6 of disorderly person. He was sentenced to 10 days in jail with credit for two days served; $285 in fines and costs; 90 days discretionary jail for…
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for this area from 9 p.m. tonight until 10 p.m. Saturday. Snowfall will increase in coverage and intensity tonight and continue until Saturday. East winds will increase to around 20 mph late tonight and continue on Saturday. Three to five inches of snow is expected by Saturday evening with locally…
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