BRANCH TWP. — A Ludington man died this morning as a result of a single vehicle crash on North Benson Road. Donald McCrath, 55, was traveling north on Benson Road when his Pontiac Fiero apparently struck a deer. The vehicle then crossed the center-line and left the roadway, knocking over a 30-foot pine tree and then flipping over. Sheriff Kim…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL – Free Soil Community School ended its existence in style Saturday with the party of the century, literally. Not only is it the end of the school, but this year marks its 100th year as well. Hundreds of Free Soil alumni and friends attended the all school reunion. The event featured music and dancing,…
VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s List for the 2013 Winter Semester. Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors and full-time students with a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.749 receive honors. Part-time students are eligible for the Dean’s List when their accumulating grade point averages…
LUDINGTON – Adam Rader’s life changed two years ago when the then-16-year-old was kicked in the stomach by a cow on the family’s Branch Township farm. At first doctors thought he had just developed pneumonia, but later discovered that he a cancerous mass had formed, pushing major organs, including his heart. He had a rare bone cancer known as…
Series is open to the public. LUDINGTON – Ludington Area Center for the Arts partners each summer with Epworth to bring quality family entertainment to Ludington. This partnership also allows LACA to help Epworth communicate that their events are open to the public in addition to increasing awareness of the Arts Center to summer residents at Epworth. This summer’s series…
GRANT TWP. — A 19-year-old man has been arrested for criminal sexual conduct first degree and kidnapping of a 10-year-old boy. The incident took place Wednesday night in Grant Township. Sheriff Kim Cole said the suspect was apprehended by deputies Friday and is lodged in the Mason County Jail. More details will be released Monday morning.
Crystal Mohr, daughter of Tim Mohr, who died in a house fire Wednesday evening, has established a fund to help pay for funeral expenses for her father. The 19-year-old was Mohr’s only child. Anyone wishing to contribute to the fund may do so by clicking here. Tim Mohr died during a fire at his home at 506 S. George St.…
James J. Myers age 80 of Ludington, passed away on June 21, 2013. There will be a celebration of life in memory of James on Thursday June 27, 2013 from 11:00 – 1:00 PM at Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center. Please visit James’s personal web page at www.oakgrovefh.com
Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of 11:20 a.m. A beach hazard has been issued by the National Weather Service for the shoreline from Whitehall to Manistee, which includes Ludington and Pentwater. The hazard is in effect through late tonight. The following conditions may occur: –…
Compiled by Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in 51st Circuit Court: – Donald Jacob Beck, 25, of 503 ½ N. William St., Ludington, was sentenced to two concurrent terms of one year, five months to eight years with the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) June 11 for probation violation from Sept. 11, 2012 convictions of…
Compiled by Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following hearings took place this past week in 79th District Court: – Annette Lynn Thompson, 41, of 501 ½ Filer St., Ludington, was found guilty June 12 of disorderly person/disturbing the peace. She was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; $285 in fines and costs; and…
Compiled by Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in front of the magistrate of the 79th District Court: Felony: – Bryan Dale Olson, 31, (no address listed) was arrested April 13 by MCSO for a felony of failure to register as a sex offender, fourth offense. A pretrial is set for June 26 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety.…
GRANT TWP. – Fire destroyed a pole barn Thursday night at the Brian Gillis residence, 7052 N. Quarterline Road. Five fire departments were called to fight the blaze, including Grant Twp., Free Soil/Meade, Hamlin Twp. and Fountain Area fire departments. “We had a steel roof and a steel ceiling and the fire was in between the two in the attic…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department has confirmed that the victim in last night’s fatal house fire was Timothy Clayton Mohr, 45. The fire occurred at 506 S. George St. (see related story) . MCP had been informed earlier today by Mohr’s daughter, Crystal, that her father was killed in the accident. It is believed he was the only person…
The Mason County Sheriff’s Office announced this morning that Edgar Ward, 88, Manistee, died as a result of injuries sustained in a car crash in Amber Township Sunday afternoon. Ward had been hospitalized following the crash on U.S. 10-31 near Quarterline Road. According to the sheriff’s office, Ward made a left turn with his 2005 Subaru Forester from west U.S.…
LUDINGTON — Cirque Amongus is coming to the Mason County District Library to celebrate Summer Reading Monday, July 1, 1 p.m. at the Ludington Library, 217 East Ludington Avenue. A Cirque Amongus Show is a combination of comedy, circus skills and audience participation as performers put on a display of teamwork and perseverance guaranteed to amaze and delight audiences of all ages. Children under…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON – Ludington resident Tim Mohr died Thursday night following a fire at his home. Mohr lived on the second floor of the two-story home at 506 S. George St. His brother, Pat, lived on the first floor. Tim’s daughter, Crystal, confirmed that her father passed away following the fire. She said she thought he was…
Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of 11:30 a.m. Lake Michigan water temperatures: Ludington Stearns Park: 53 F Ludington State Park (Big Sable Point): 53 F Summit Park: 54 F Pentwater: 56 F Afternoon air temperatures: Ludington: Sunny with a high near 74. South southwest wind around…
LUDINGTON – At least one person is believed dead following a house fire at 506 S. George St. Ludington Fire Department was called to the scene just before 11 p.m. At that time most of the fire appeared contained to the second floor. Fire Chief Jerry Funk would not comment on the fire, nor would he state if there were…
HAMLIN TWP. – The Memorial Medical Center Volunteer Board will hold its third annual Art at Rest exhibit and live auction this Sunday beginning at noon at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. The event will feature several decorated Adirondack chairs and reconditioned hand painted cottage chic furniture that will be up for auction, along with several other items. Money raised during…
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