Welcome to the world… April May-Lin McQuiston, the daughter of Ta-Linda and Josuah McQuiston of Scottville, was born on December 19, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Jaymar Jerome Latimer, the son of Shatonya and Jerome Latimer of Ludington, was born on December 23, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Kensington Jane Skiba, the daughter of Rebecca and Chad Skiba, was born December…
Here is today’s weather forecast, sponsored by Superior Electric: Today: Cloudy with a high temperature of 23 degrees, feels like 12 degrees with wind chill; wind: west-southwest at 10 mph. There is a 40% chance of snow showers today. Tonight, 40% chance of snow continues with a low temperature of 21 degrees. Sunset: 5:14 p.m. Tomorrow: Sunrise at 8:19 a.m. Partly…
Moonlighting: Open Letter (to a friend who will never see it….) A blog by Judy Cools. In this end-of-year season, it’s natural to reminisce, to clear the cobwebs, to strive for a better life in the year to come. Born of this season, the following is an Open Letter to a Friend – someone who will likely never see my…
The following comes from the National Weather Service: A WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM EST WEDNESDAY… HAZARDOUS WEATHER… * SNOW SHOWERS DEVELOPING AROUND 3 AM. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS 1 TO 4 INCHES BY 8 AM WEDNESDAY. * BLOWING SNOW REDUCING VISIBILITIES. IMPACTS… * SNOW COVERED ROADS AND SLOWER TRAVEL. * POWER OUTAGES POSSIBLE DUE…
Thank you for being a part of the MCP Family! May you have a blessed Christmas and share in the joy of our savior’s birth.
LUDINGTON — Susan Sizemore grew up in Ludington and has had a successful career in Nashville, Tenn. However, after being gone for over 30 years, she would like to come home and be closer to her family. Monday night the public relations professional had the opportunity to talk to potential Ludington area employers about her future. She and several dozen…
HAMLIN TWP. — The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the Michigan Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) are partnering together to help Michigan residents get Fresh Air Fit this year with special Shoe Year’s Day snowshoe and hiking events taking place in state parks and recreation areas across the state. The event will take place…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Scottville native and Grand Rapids-based artist Scott Gundersen has been gaining some attention in Los Angeles lately, which means he will also soon gain national attention. Gundersen was commissioned to create a wine cork mural to promote the TBS comedy TV show “Cougar Town,” which starts Courtney Cox. He recently returned to Grand Rapids after spending…
GRANT TWP. — The Pajmama Llama Ranch of Free soil will be hosting draft mule sleigh rides on Christmas Eve from 2 to 4 p.m. and also on Dec. 26, 28 and New Year’s Day, same times. Donations will be going to selected persons or families who are in need for Christmas. The ranch, located on U.S. 31 just north…
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Mason County until 7 p.m. tonight. Snow will move northeast into the area through early afternoon. Snowfall rates may briefly exceed an inch per hour in some spots. Total accumulation of 3 to 6 inches are expected, higher amounts possible towards the lakeshore. Motorists are urged to use caution…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. The following were arraigned this past week in 79th District Court. Felonies – James Phillip Biggin II, 27, of 143 N. Jebavy Dr., Apt. 13, Ludington, was arrested Dec. 17 for felonies of welfare fraud over $500, welfare fraud, failure to inform; and habitual offender, fourth offense. A preliminary exam is set for Dec. 23…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Corespondent. LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: – Donald Thomas Miller, 25, of 203 Second St., Scottville, was found guilty Dec. 17 of domestic violence. He was sentenced to $580 in fines and costs; 93 days discretionary jail for two years; must have a substance evaluation and follow…
LUDINGTON — Target stores confirmed Thursday morning that over 40 million of its customers may have had their financial information compromised between Nov. 27 and Dec. 15. The breach occurred through credit card transaction machines at all Target stores. The closest Target store to Mason County is located in Norton Shores. If you shopped at any Target store during the…
An arbitrator has ruled in a federal lawsuit filed against the City of Ludington and Mason County regarding allegations of excessive force against Ludington resident Joe McAdam. Arbitrator Bruce Neckers ruled in favor of one of the allegations but rules against two other allegations. The case stems from a July 20, 2009 traffic stop of Joe’s mother, Susan McAdam at…
The following is the activity of Mason County Sheriff’s Office from Dec. 18 and 19, 2013: Dec. 18: – 12:58 a.m.: Alarm activation, 2000 block of West U.S. 10, Amber Twp. – 6:33 a.m.: Alarm activation, 2000 block of East U.S. 10, Custer Twp. – 7:28 a.m.: Alarm activation, 100 block of South Pere Marquette Highway, PM Twp. – 7:55…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Earlier this year Sarah and Justin Ray met a goal they have been working on since they got married 5 years ago. They moved back home, to Ludington. Both grew up here. Justin moved away, with his mother, when he was 14. Sarah moved away to attend college. Fate brought them together in Seattle a couple…
The following fishing report is provided by the Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources: Pere Marquette River: Fishing was a bit slower but anglers are still taking some nice steelhead and a few brown trout. Some are bottom bouncing flies or spawn while others are swinging flies. Lake Cadillac: Ice fishing is on for the west side of the lake however the east…
Here is today’s weather forecast, sponsored by Superior Electric: Today: Seventy percent chance of snow with a high temperature of 28 degrees with wind northeast at 13 mph. Tonight there is a 30% chance of snow with a low temperature of 22. Sunset: 5:11 p.m. Weekend: Flurries on Saturday with a high temperature of 31 and a low of 26, wind…
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