Motivating Gen Y is topic of chamber breakfast

February 4, 2014
Motivating Gen Y is topic of chamber breakfast

LUDINGTON — On Wednesday, February 19, the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce and West Shore Community College will debut a morning networking series. The first topic will be a brief presentation on Motivating Generation Y. The event will take place at the Bookmark in downtown Ludington from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Admission is $5 for members, $10 for non-members,…

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Sandcastles Mardi Gras ball fundraiser

February 4, 2014

LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum will hold a Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. at AM Galleries in downtown Ludington. The event will feature Bourbon Street hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, dancing and entertainment. Masks will be available for purchase at the door. Shuttle service will be available from the West Shore Bank parking…

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Mother of accused trooper killer to appear in court today

February 4, 2014
Mother of accused trooper killer to appear in court today

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON – The mother of the man charged with murdering a Michigan State Police trooper is scheduled to appear in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court this afternoon. Tammi Spofford, 50, of 8124 W. Eight Mile Road, Irons, is charged with accessory after the fact to the Sept. 9 murder of Paul Butterfield. She is also charged…

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Welcome to the world! Alexis, Mahala, Ashton and Zoya.

February 4, 2014
Welcome to the world! Alexis, Mahala, Ashton and Zoya.

Welcome to the world… Mahala Rose Cecelia Leigh Wheeler-Herring, the daughter of Stephanie Wheeler and Carl Herring Jr. of Ludington, was born January 23, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Ashton Lloyd Failing, the son of Jessica Olson and David Failing of Ludington, was born January 29, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Zoya Keyann Clark, the daughter of Starrin…

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Firefighters save industrial building

February 4, 2014
Firefighters save industrial building

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A brick storage building full of wood caught on fire early this morning at a lumber mill along Pere Marquette Highway. Firefighters were able to quickly find the source of the fire and extinguish it before the entire building went up in flames. Pere Marquette Township and Ludington fire departments were called to Macatawa Forest Products…

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Woman injured after Monday accident

February 4, 2014

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 50-year-old Ludington woman received minor injuries following a rear-end vehicle crash at Jebavy Drive and Johnson Road Monday afternoon. Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office were called to the scene at 2:54 p.m. Other activity of the sheriff’s office Monday, Feb. 3, 2014, included: – 12:23 a.m.: Suspicious situation, 1500 block of West Countyline Rd.,…

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Water main off in Scottville

February 3, 2014

SCOTTVILLE — Scottville Department of Public Works crews have been working throughout the day to fix a water main that broke over the weekend. The break occurred near Lundquist’s Furniture just south of the intersection of Main Street and James Street. The crew had been working with the water pumping, but about 4 p.m. needed to shut down one of…

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Snow removal a topic of conversation for Scottville

February 3, 2014

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission will meet for its regular meeting tonight at the Scottville branch of the Mason County District Library. The city hall is currently undergoing upgrades to make the first floor compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The commission meets at 5:30 p.m. The commission is expected to discuss snow removal. City Manager Amy Williams,…

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3 arrested over weekend

February 3, 2014
3 arrested over weekend

Three people were arrested over the weekend by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Below is information on those arrest and other activity of deputies. Jan. 31 – 2:47 a.m.: Alarm activation, 200 block of South Main St., City of Scottville. – 7:26 a.m.: One vehicle rollover crash, no injuries, Lakeshore Dr. and Abrahamson Rd., Hamlin Twp. A 22-year-old Ludington man…

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Art center adds new staff

February 3, 2014
Art center adds new staff

LUDINGTON — Ludington Area Center for the Arts has added to people to its staff. Chris Plummer has been hired as the new executive assistant, with duties including the coordination of the West Shore Art Fair. Megan Cross is the centers’ new intern. Chris said she is thrilled to help continue the extraordinary success of the WSAF in its second…

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Sun warning today!

February 3, 2014
Sun warning today!

Believe it or not, today’s forecast calls for a chance of us seeing the sun. Partly cloudy skies are expected throughout the day and into the night with a 0% chance of snow and a high temperature of 21 degrees F, low overnight of 16 F. Wind, southwest at 5 to 10 mph changing to south-southwest at 7 mph at…

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Leaving: The road trip

February 2, 2014
Leaving: The road trip

Off Broadway. A blog by Craig Convissor.  There’s always a certain amount of nervous excitement when it comes to leaving your place of comfort and familiarity. The road promises uncertainty and adventure, new sights and tastes and smells. One never really knows what this adventure will entail. It will most certainly be a mix. But then, is that not what…

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Children injured in Jackson Rd crash

February 1, 2014
Children injured in Jackson Rd crash

LUDINGTON — Two children were injured as a result of a two-vehicle crash on Jackson Road, south of Ludington Avenue Saturday afternoon. The crash occurred when the 26-year-old male driver of a Chevrolet Impala pulled out of a private parking lot into the path of a north-bound Ford pickup truck driven by a 52-year-old Ludington man. Jackson road is on…

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UPDATE: Snowmobiler doing well after crash

February 1, 2014
UPDATE: Snowmobiler doing well after crash

UPDATE: AMBER TWP. — A 14-year-old Scottville boy received a broken leg and ankle after the snowmobile he was riding was hit by a car Friday afternoon. The crash occurred around 3:40 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. 10-31 and Amber Road. Daniel VanDusen, who was riding with a group of other snowmobiles, attempted to cross U.S. 10-31 when his…

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Winter storm advisory for Saturday, 3-6 inches of snow possible

January 31, 2014
Winter storm advisory for Saturday, 3-6 inches of snow possible

The area is under a winter weather advisory Saturday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Snow will develop toward daybreak and continue through early Saturday evening with accumulations of 3 to 6 inches expected. High temperature of 23 degrees F with winds east-northeast from 5 to 10 mph. Evening temperature at 19 degrees with a 40% chance of snow and…

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WSCC makes changes to performing arts schedule

January 31, 2014
WSCC makes changes to performing arts schedule

VICTORY TWP.  –The Performing Arts Series at West Shore Community College announces changes to its current 2013-14 season. Due to a cancellation by the artists themselves, “Committed,” the a cappella singing group originally booked on April 10, has reneged on their contract, according to the arts series director, Dr. Rick Plummer. “I am sorry for this unfortunate turn of events; ‘Committed’…

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79th District Court arraignments, as of Jan. 29, 2014

January 31, 2014
79th District Court arraignments, as of Jan. 29, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in front of the Mason County magistrate in 79th District Court: Felonies –         Bryan James Carrell, 21, of 3221 Luce Rd., Flushing, was arrested Jan. 23 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of first-degree home invasion. A preliminary exam is set for Feb. 5…

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This week’s court sentences

January 31, 2014
This week’s court sentences

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent.  1 sentenced in Circuit Court LUDINGTON – The following defendant was sentenced Jan. 23 in 51ST Circuit Court: –        , 46, of 708 St. Catherine, Ludington, was found guilty of probation violation. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail with credit for two days served; work release allowed; $233 in fines and costs; and…

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