Four people were arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend during separate incidents. The following is the activity report of the MCSO between Jan. 10 and Jan. 12, 2014: Jan. 10, 2014: – 1:01 a.m.: Alarm activation, 700 block Quade Road, Grant Twp. – 10 a.m.: 33-year-old Walhalla man was arrested in Branch Township on a warrant…
Moonlighting. A blog by Judy Cools. Readers who know me well must be wondering why I haven’t written my annual winter rant. Well, here it is. It’s still early in this winter season, and we’ve been immersed in a mix of all the elements. Most recently that means snow….. and cold…..and wind. It’s a formidable combination, I’ll admit, but it…
The Pere Marquette River at Scottville Riverside Park is under a flood advisory until 1 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids stated as of 7 a.m. this morning the stage was 4 feet with bank full stage at 4 feet and flood stage at 5.5 feet. The river is expected to rise to near 4.6…
Covenant Christian offering second language. By D’Ann Rohrer. MCP Correspondent. AMBER TWP. — Students at Covenant Christian School are being equipped at an early age to be global citizens. The pre-school through eighth grade school started offering Spanish classes for all its students this year. Teaching the classes is Lens Bluestein, who knows first hand the benefits of learning multiple…
By D’Ann Rohrer. MCP Correspondent. GRANT TWP. — “My dream is to be able to help people enjoy the outdoors, learn something new, and interact with animals,” says Tonya Green-Wilson, owner of Pajama Llama Ranch. “I want to get kids off the couch and away from the television and video games.” Pajama Llama Ranch is offering mule pulled sleigh rides…
Mason County Central 3rd and 4th grade boys basketball is cancelled today.
Ludington City Manager John Shay has announced that Saturday’s Ludington recreational basketball games, grades 2-6, have been canceled due to weather conditions and icy roads.
LUDINGTON – The Ludington Area Center for the Arts welcomes Michigan singer/songwriter Tommy Foster on Saturday, January 18 as part of the LACA Main Stage Series. He appeared at LACA in July 2012 during the Sweet Summer Concert Series. Foster is inspired by the likes of Frank Zappa and Dr. Demento and is able to turn a pop song on its side, flip…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 51st Circuit Court: – Kenneth James Purple, 24, of 203 N. Reinberg, Scottville, was found guilty back in 2009 of one count of guns — receiving/concealing and one count of probation violation. He was sentenced Jan. 3 to one year in jail with credit for 270…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: – Kyle Scott Janicki, 22, of 333 ½ River St., Apt. A, Manistee, was found guilty Jan. 6 of driving while license suspended (DWLS) and sentenced to $285 in fines and costs and 90 days discretionary jail for one year. Conviction reportable to…
The following is the activity report of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office from Jan. 9, 2014: – 1:27 a.m.: Peacekeeping call, 4400 block of West Hansen Rd., Amber Twp. – 6:54 a.m.: Vehicle slide off, school bus, Jebavy Drive south of Dewey Rd., Hamlin Twp. – 7:15 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, Fountain and Tuttle roads, Sherman Twp. – 7:53…
If you don’t like the weather in Michigan, wait five minutes (or a few days) and it will change. After sub-zero freezing conditions earlier in the week, and several inches of fresh snow, we will now feature some rain! Here is the weather forecast for today, brought to you by Superior Electric of Ludington: Today: Foggy conditions early then a 70%…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Senior Center will hold a Sweetheart Supper on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Doors open at 4 p.m. with dinner at 5 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person. RSVP by Feb. 12 by email at ludingtonasc@gmail.com, or call 231-845-6841. The senior center is located at 308 S. Rowe St., Ludington.
VICTORY TWP. — The Manierre Dawson Gallery’s new exhibit for January and February will feature the collaborative works of Michigan artists Ginger Owen and Vicki VanAmeyden. Partnering to create multi-faceted installations for the last five years, their current project centers on the stages in one’s life as represented in photographs inspired by family photo albums as nostalgic heirlooms. Through the exhibit,…
Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested two Ludington men Wednesday, in the same location, but in separate incidents. At 11:21 a.m., an 18-year-old Ludington man was arrested following a traffic stop at the corner of U.S. 10 and Jebavy Drive in Pere Marquette Township. The man was charged with driving while license suspended. At 1:24 p.m., deputies arrested a…
Event will help job seekers, Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. By Carrie Klemm, MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – Looking for a new job but not sure what to wear? Find your answers at Dress for Success! The creative minds at Michigan Works and the Telamon Corporation, in collaboration with the Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce, will be presenting a…
Welcome to the world… Kahlan Marie Duell and Sam Colt Duell were born, December 31, 2013, the twin daughter and son of Heaven and Luke Duell of Scottville. Kahlan Marie was born at 4:51 a.m., weighing 4 pounds, 11 ounces at 17.5 inches long. Sam Colt was born at 4:53 a.m., weighing 5 pounds, 12 ounces at 18.25 inches long.…
Tuesday was a calmer day for the Mason County Sheriff’s Office road patrol compared to Monday. The following is the activity of the department for Jan. 7, 2014: 5:59 a.m.: Alarm activation, 2600 block of West U.S. 10, Amber Twp. 12:32 p.m.: Two vehicle crash, no injuries, U.S. 10 and Jebavy Dr., Pere Marquette Twp. 6:26 p.m.: Vehicle in ditch,…
All Mason County schools will again be closed Wednesday, this time because of icy conditions. This marks the third day in a row that school children have an extended Christmas break. Schools closed include Mason County Central, Mason County Eastern, Ludington Area Schools, Ludington Area Catholic and West Shore Educational Service District. We have not received verification from any other…
VICTORY TWP. — The West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series announces auditions for the classic Moliere comedy, “The Scheming of Scapin.” Auditions will be held on January 28 and 29 at the Center Stage Theater at 7:30 p.m. The knock-about 17th century farce, calls for 7-8 men and 2-3 women, according to the play’s director, Dr. Rick Plummer. Actors…
LUDINGTON — The Type 2 Diabetes Support Group meeting, scheduled for Tuesday night at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital has been canceled, due to the dangerous weather.
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