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GRANT TWP. — A 51-year-old Grant Township man lost his home late this morning when the trailer he was living in caught fire at 1525 W. Countyline Road. Sherman Spivey had lived in the trailer in Forest Pines mobile home park for the past two years. Shortly after 11 a.m. he stepped outside to have a cup of coffee and…
Welcome to the world: Declan Ricky Van Haitsma was born October 24, 2013 to parents Jared and Lori Van Haitsma of Norwich, Conn. Paternal grandparents are Laurel (and the late Pastor Rick) Van Haitsma of Amber Township; maternal grandparents are Steve and Pat Schilling of Walhalla. He was 8 pounds, 10 ounces and 21-inches long. His grandfather, Rick, gave him…
GRANT TWP. — It took firefighters several extra minutes to arrive on the scene of a trailer fire late this morning, due to 911 receiving incorrect information from the initial caller. When they finally did get on scene, the mobile home was fully engulfed in flames. The fire happened in Forest Pines mobile home park at 1525 W. Countyline Road…
Garrett Ian Lake age 11 of Branch, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Friday October 25, 2013. He was born on October 25, 2002 in Ludington and lived in Mason County for his entire life. He attended Mason County Eastern Schools and was actively involved in Student Council, the annual elementary school Christmas programs and the boys’ basketball team. Garrett…
The following is the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office from October 31, 2013: 5:54 a.m.: Alarm activation, 5900 block of West U.S. 10, Pere Marquette Township. 8:10 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, PM Highway and Iris Road, PM Township. Noon: Two vehicle crash, no injuries, U.S. 10 west of PM Highway, PM Township. 6:11 p.m.: Gas drive off,…
The outdoor report is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington. Expect cold and rainy conditions today for trick or treating tonight in the City of Ludington. See the schedule below. The forecast for Mason County: High temperatures should reach 49 degrees F with lows tonight of 42 degrees. There is a 50% chance of rain throughout the day increasing to…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 51st Circuit Court: – Dennis James Horn , Jr., 43, of 24280 Outer Dr., Apt. 5, Melvindale, Mich., was found guilty Oct. 22 of failure to pay child support and probation violation. He was sentenced to 75 days in jail with credit for 15 days served; $120…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in front of the Mason County Magistrate in 79th District Court: Felonies – Dewey Gregory Knott, 37, of 2388 32nd St., Fountain, was arrested Oct. 26 by MSP for a felony of possession of a controlled substance, Diazepam. A preliminary exam is set for Nov. 6 at 11:15 a.m. Bail:…
By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: – Ron Darcangelo, 50, of 4537 Ariel Dr., Ludington, was found guilty Oct. 24 of excessive bait, over the legal limit and sentenced to $185 in fines and costs. – Adrian Stolecki, 21, of 40 King Arthur Crt., Apt. 17, Northlake, Ill., was found…
Check back for updates as they come in. The decision by the City of Ludington to change its trick or treating schedule has caused some confusion, and anger, among parents. Hopefully we can clarify some of this, and also provide a look at today and tomorrow’s weather forecast as well. On Wednesday, the City of Ludington announced it was postponing…
Welcome to the world: Benjamin Tobey Smith, born Monday, October 28, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. He is the son of Kathryn Smith of Manistee. Birth announcements are brought to you by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington. Check out their Facebook page here. We are happy to share your newborn pictures as well. Please email them, along with information,…
The following is the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office from Oct. 31, 2013: 3:50 a.m.: Dog bite, Crowley Street, Scottville. 7:10 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injury, Custer and Beyer roads, Sherman Township. 8:45 a.m.: Two vehicle car crash, no injuries, Lakeshore Drive and Robert Street, Hamlin Township. 11:27 a.m.: Gas drive off, $67, Ludington EZ Mart, Pere Marquette…
FREE SOIL — The following events will be held by the Free Soil Area Senior Center. Events will be held in the Free Soil Community Gym, located on Democrat Street. – Monday, Nov. 4: Light lunch and and blood pressure checks by Spectrum Health-Ludington Home Care. – Bingo begins Tuesday, Nov. 5 and will be open open each week on Tuesdays…
LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has announced the appointment of John K. Wilson to the board of directors of West Shore Bank and West Shore Bank Corporation. The appointment was made at a board meeting held on October 15 and received unanimous approval. Wilson is the president and CEO of Western Land Services, based in Ludington. “John’s business experience and…
LUDINGTON — The Shakespeare Reading Group will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4 in the gallery of the Ludington Area Center for the Arts. The group completed reading of “The Taming of the Shrew” at the October session. On Monday, it will view the video of the same play starring Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. The SRG is open to all who…
Vote here for Sean Gilbert. LUDINGTON – Sean Gilbert may become the next Voice of McDonald’s. Sean is an assistant manager at the Ludington McDonald’s restaurant and is well known on area stages for his singing ability. He is currently in the top 25. The Voice of McDonald’s is a worldwide singing contest for McDonald’s employees. This is the fifth…
LANSING – The Michigan Historical Center in Lansing is still accepting nominations for the 2013 Odyssey Award for teaching excellence in Michigan history, in order to solicit more input from parents, students and staff during the school year. The deadline for nominating an outstanding history teacher is Dec. 1, 2013. The award is sponsored by the Michigan History Foundation, a…
The City of Ludington is moving its trick or treating from Thursday to Friday night from 6 to 8 p.m. Police Chief Mark Barnett has made the move due to wind and rain forecasted for Thursday night. St. John’s Lutheran Church has also moved its activities to Friday night as well. Also moved to Friday are activities at Calvary Baptist…
The following is the activities report from the Mason County Sheriff’s office for October 29, 2013: 5:45 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injury, Sippy and Custer roads, Eden Township. 6:59 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injury, U.S. 31 expressway south of U.S. 10, Amber Township. 8:14 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injury, U.S. 10 and Meyers Road, Pere Marquette Township. 10:47 a.m.: Harassment,…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools Superintendent Jeff Mount said he expects there will be teachers who take up the board of education’s early retirement incentive. Last Wednesday the board of education met in special session and took action to offer the incentive. That decision came in the wake of a Monday decision to eliminate two teaching positions. The school…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools’ most recent budget crisis was caused because enrollment is down by 48 students, compared to last year. The school receives $7,040 per student from the state; the money is raised by 2% of the state’s 6% income tax. However, the math isn’t as simple as just 48 students no longer attend the school. “We…
