Using an interactive cellular platform called OnCell, tour goers will be able to scan a QR code or dial a phone number to hear the stories at each stop. Stops on the trail include the grave sites of the historic lumber barons at Lakeview Cemetery and Pere Marquette Cemetery, 10 historic lumber baron homes along Ludington Avenue, the lumber sculpture…
Jane L. Beill, aged 65 of Ludington, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2013. Jane was born on July 7, 1947 in Flint to Robert H. and Esther (Bullard) Bigler. She earned her Associates Degree from Davenport College, her Bachelor’s Degree from Central Michigan University, and furthered her education at Michigan State University, studying Accident Scene Investigations. On October 16, 1993 she married…
SCOTTVILLE — The annual Scottville Clown Band Patriotic Concert is tonight, 7 p.m., at the Scottville Clown Band Shell. In conjunction with the concert, the annual Hospice Fun Day carnival starts at 4 p.m. and runs until the start of the concert. The carnival features games and prizes for children. The annual patriotic concert is unlike any other Clown Band…
SCOTTVILLE – Ten of the property owners contacted by the City of Scottville to clean up their property have responded to the city’s requests. The rest have not yet responded and may face legal action. The city administration and city commission have identified about 30 properties that are in violation of the city’s code. Most of the violations involve a…
Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of 11 a.m. today. Lake Michigan water temperatures: Ludington Stearns Park: 37 F Ludington State Park (Big Sable Point): 37 F Summit Park: 40 F Pentwater: 34 F Afternoon air temperatures: Ludington and Pentwater: Mostly cloudy with temperatures reaching 75 degrees…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Harbor Festival Venetian Parade has been cancelled due to low participation. The parade was scheduled for Wednesday at dusk. The Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau stated, in a release that other festivities in conjunction with Harbor Festival scheduled for July 3 are still scheduled to take place. For more information and a complete schedule of events, visit www.LudingtonHarborFestival.com.
LUDINGTON – The 45 th West Shore Art Fair will be held this weekend, July 6 and 7. This is the first year the fair is sponsored by the Ludington Area Arts Council. The 2013 West Shore Art Fair features 75-plus juried artists showcasing work across a variety of media including fiber, jewelry, clay and glass, and other two-dimensional and three-dimensional art. “The 2013…
SCOTTVILLE – An Amber Township resident voiced her concerns about the condition of her husband’s grave site during the regular meeting of the Scottville City Commission Monday. Karen Ross of 348 W. Hansen Rd. told the commission that her husband’s grave site in the city’s Brookside Cemetery “looks terrible.” Kenneth Ross died in December 2012 and the family held a…
Moonlighting. A blog by Judy Cools Ahhhhh….. Lilacs!! Nothing touches my heart quite the way lilacs do in the spring. From the soft purplish-gray ones that look like they belong in the quiet palette of a Victorian painting, to the deep, rich double purples and bright thistle colors, it seems like each time I see one it becomes my new…
SCOTTVILLE — Scottville’s city hall will soon be updated to meet federal Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. City Manager Amy Williams reports that the city’s engineering firm, Fleis and Vanderbrink, has inspected the first floor of city hall and has made recommendations to upgrade. The firm has submitted a proposal that includes preliminary phases which require action by the city…
Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of 11 a.m. today. Lake Michigan water temperatures: Ludington Stearns Park: 43 F Ludington State Park (Big Sable Point): 42 F Summit Park: 36 F Pentwater: 45 F Afternoon air temperatures: Ludington and Pentwater: Mostly sunny today with highs at 77…
LUDINGTON — Children of all ages are invited to meet PaleoJoe at the Mason County District Library in Ludington for a Dinosaur Adventure Monday, July 15 at 1 p.m. For more than 30 years Joseph Kchodl’s high-energy program has been bringing dinosaurs to life for students. His T-rex tooth, velociraptor skull, dinosaur puppets and variety of amazing fossils make children feel like they…
AMBER TWP. — Gospel Light Baptist Church, 105 N. Dennis Road, will hold its third annual Patriotic Sunday on July 7. The day will include patriotic music, special recognition of veterans and public servants, interesting stories from American history and a Bible message on liberty. There will be a free picnic lunch following the program, which begins at 11 a.m.
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Schools Board of Education took action at its June 17th, 2013 regular meeting to move the July regular board meeting date to July 22 at the Ludington Area Schools Central Business Office, 809 E. Tinkham Avenue, Ludington, Michigan, at 6 p.m.
Mark Otto of Ludington submitted this photo of Queen’s Cup race action. The race started in Milwaukee and ended in Ludington Saturday.
GRANT TWP. — The search for plant material evidence that may lead to solving the mystery of the disappearance of Katherine “Baby Kate” Phillips has ended. Two years ago today Sean Michael Phillips was the last person seen with the then 4-month-old. Phillips is serving a prison term for unlawful imprisonment of the girl while local law enforcement is conducting…
HARBOR FESTIVAL: Tall Ship Madeline Offering Free Public Tours Sunday and Monday The tall ship Madeline will be docked at Waterfront Park Sunday, June 30 and Monday July 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with free public tours. The Madeline is visiting the Port of Ludington as part of the Harbor Festival activities happening this week and is free for the public to…
Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Here are the current conditions for the Lake Michigan shoreline and Mason County (including Pentwater) as of 1:30 p.m. today. Lake Michigan water temperatures: Ludington Stearns Park: 57 F Ludington State Park (Big Sable Point): 57 F Summit Park: 61 F Pentwater: 64 F Afternoon air temperatures: Ludington and Pentwater: Cloudy at 72 degrees F, decreasing to…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School’s Class of 1988 will hold its 25th year class reunion next weekend. A family cook-out will be held on Friday, July 5 beginning at noon on the south end of Stearns Park in Ludington. Those attending are being asked to bring a dish to pass and their own beverages. Hamburgers and hot dogs…
By ROB ALWAY, Editor-in-Chief. GRANT TWP. — Over 100 people are searching the woods of northern Mason County today trying to find some sort of clue of what happened to Katherine “Baby Kate” Phillips, two years ago. The primary objective of the search is to find a combination of specific plant material that was on the shoes of Sean Michael…
John Carl Hemmer, age 70, passed away June 26th, 2013. He was born in Ludington to the late Barbara (Petrie) and Carl Hemmer. After graduating from St. Simon High School in 1961, he worked in Flint until being drafted into the Army at age 21. From December 1964 until 1966, John proudly served his country in the Artillery, and was…
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