By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Change is never easy and it often takes the right person to implement it. Twelve years ago a 34-year-old county commissioner was elected mayor of the City of Ludington by a narrow margin. His goal was to buck the system and make Ludington a fun place to live, work and visit. Henderson is now…
LUDINGTON — The sentencing of a 20-year-old Irons woman, who pleaded guilty to being part of the murder of a Michigan State Police trooper, has been moved up a week. Sarah Knysz will be sentenced on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 2:30 p.m. She was originally scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 17; she is currently near-term of a pregnancy. On…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 22-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies Wednesday for possession of marijuana following a traffic stop. The man was pulled over near the intersection of U.S. 10 and Nelson Road at 12:55 a.m. for traveling in excess of 15 mph over the speed limit (45 mph). Other activity of the MCSO…
Today: High temperature of 35 degrees F with a low tonight of 20. Humidity: 76%; wind: west-southwest at 22 mph. Chance of showers later. Sunset: 5:07 p.m. Tomorrow: Cloudy with a high temperature of 21 and a low of 16. The outdoor report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com.
Starts this weekend at arts center By Carrie Klemm, MCP Correspondent LUDINGTON – Parents, get your kids ready for the show! Lakeside Civic Players is presenting “A Year with Frog and Toad” at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, performances start this weekend. Based on the fictional characters of Arnold Lobel, this musical adaptation was written by Robert Reale…
Welcome to the world… Leonel Garcia, the son of Nancy Perez-Castro of Hart, was born November 29, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Ariana Nichole Rafter, the daughter of Jamie and Timothy Rafter of Walhalla, was born December 2, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Alyvia Grace Goerbig, the daughter of Kaytlin Whitaker and Jason Goerbig, was born December 3, 2013 at Spectrum…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has issued a warrant for a Mason County sheriff’s corrections officer. The officer is being charged with simple assault. The charges stem from an Oct. 21 incident involving another sheriff’s corrections officer. According to a press release from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, the Michigan Sheriff’s Association Missions Team was called to…
Today: Fog early becoming cloudy and then showers later in the day. High temperature of 47 degrees F with a low tonight of 35. Precipitation: 70% by 6 p.m.; humidity: 86%; wind: southeast at 14 mph. Sunset: 5:08 p.m. Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy and windy with a high temperature of 36 and a low of 21. The outdoor report for Mason…
Interview with the Artist: Edgar Struble By Carrie Klemm, MCP Correspondent The West Shore Community College’s Performing Arts Series will be presenting Edgar Struble and Friends Holiday Concert this Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Center Stage Theater. Edgar is a renowned pianist, composer, musical director and performer. He possesses an array of accomplishments in…
LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old Scottville man was sentenced to 4 to 15 years in prison today for raping a minor under the age of 13. Frederick Lewis appeared in 51st Circuit Court this afternoon. In October he pleaded guilty to criminal sexual conduct second degree for multiple incidences that took place between 2001 and 2004. Lewis was originally charged with…
LUDINGTON — The 19-year-old Scottville man accused of statutory rape and stabbing the victim’s father rejected a plea offer from the prosecutor this afternoon. Stephen Mikel Fairlamb appeared in 51st Circuit Court. He is being charged with assault with intent to commit murder, felonious assault and criminal sexual conduct third degree. Count 1 has a maximum penalty of life in…
The following weekly fishing report comes from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Weekly Fishing Tip: Are you ready (and prepared) to go ice fishing? Several parts of Michigan should hopefully have ice in the coming weeks, thus providing anglers with an opportunity to go fishing. Will you be joining them? Then it’s time to get prepared to head out…
Sheriff’s Report, December 2, 2013. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Mason County sheriff’s deputies arrested two men Monday night for parole violations. The arrest occurred at Jebavy Drive Apartments on North Jebavy Drive at 9:24 p.m. Deputies were on foot at the complex when they made contact with a vehicle they witnessed pull into the parking lot. They noticed the odor…
See map. LUDINGTON — The city of Ludington will set aside the southwestern portion of Stearns Park to be used for exhibit space for the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. The space will likely be the new home of the historic fish market and the Coast Guard 44-foot rescue boat, along with a charter fishing boat sculpture. Ludington City Council…
Today: Seventy percent chance of rain and snow showers with a high temperature of 39 degrees F; low tonight of 38 degrees with a 60% chance of rain showers; humidity: 82%; wind: east-southeast at 20 mph. Sunrise: 8:08 a.m. Sunset: 5:09 p.m. Tomorrow: Fifty percent chance of showers with a high temperature of 44 degrees F, wind: south-southwest at 13…
Welcome to the world… Jasper Lee Whitman, the son of Tiffany Egeler and James Whitman of Ludington, was born November 26, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Draic Joseph Vest, the son of Heather and Michael Vest of Ludington, was born November 29, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Birth announcements are brought to you by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave.,…
Renew. Rebuild. Recover. A blog from West Michigan Community Mental Health. When the dark hours lengthen, the temperatures drop, and the snow flies, maintaining a healthy exercise regimen can be tough. Exercising indoors at home or in a gym are great options. However, many athletes report that a strictly indoor winter routine leaves them feeling like something is lacking. There…
LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council meets tonight for its regular meeting. Typically the council meets on the second and fourth Monday of the month, but due to the holidays, the schedule has been changed for December. The council meets at 6:30 p.m. A public hearing will be held to go over the 2014 budget and three year capital improvement program.…
SCOTTVILLE — The Christmas season in Scottville kicks off this Saturday. Events will include breakfast with Santa, a parade and kids activities at the Scottville Optimist Hall. – 8 to 11:30 a.m.: Breakfast with Santa at North Country Cafe. – 1 p.m.: Parade; lineup at 12:30 p.m. at Scottville Elementary parking lot. Parade travels south on Main Street to the…
The following is a report on the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office from Nov. 29 – Dec. 1, 2013: Nov. 29: – 6:39 a.m.: Assist to Manistee County Sheriff’s Office, possible stolen property, Pere Marquette Township. – 6:47 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, U.S. 31 expressway south of Conrad Road, PM Twp. – 10:39 a.m.: Suspicious situation, 6700…
SCOTTVILLE — One of the benefits of living in a municipality is refuse pickup. Though residents actually pay for the service through their taxes, the cost is often less than if they were to contract the service on their own. In an effort to keep costs down to taxpayers, the City of Scottville continually runs a deficit with its refuse…
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