UPDATED: LUDINGTON — The S.S. Badger continues to be docked for the second day in a row, unable to sail due to a mechanical issue. “We have experienced a malfunction with a boiler tube that has been difficult to find,” said Terri Brown, director of marketing and media relations. “Our engine room crew has worked tirelessly to return the Badger…
The Kitchen Sink. A blog by Stephanie Wagner. Ten years ago, I got up, took a shower, went to work just like any other day. I kissed your sister on the top of her silky head, no hint that it would be the last time she would have her mommy all to herself. I got in the car, sat down…
Welcome to the world, Dakoda Jase Varenhorst, born September 16, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center. He is the son of Katherine and Gerrett Varenhorst of Hart. 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…
LUDINGTON — Lowell Fetters, the man accused of shooting a Ludington police officer, has rejected a plea offer by the prosecutor. He is now scheduled to stand trial on Dec. 4. Fetters has been charged with 32 counts stemming from a June 2012 incident that included the shooting of Ludington Police Sgt. David Maltbie. During that incident, four other area…
LUDINGTON — A Ludington teen has pleaded guilty for possession of methamphetamine and will most likely be sentenced to up to one year in the county jail. Danielle Angela Carnahan , 18, of 317 ½ N. James St., Ludington, appeared in 31st Circuit Court Tuesday. She was arrested Aug. 9 by the State, Sheriffs, Chiefs Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT)…
LUDINGTON — An Amber Township man has pleaded guilty to breaking into his mother's house and stealing a handgun from her bedroom. Jamie Lee Wolfinger, 20, of 842 N US-31, Scottville faces up to five years incarceration and a fine up to $2,500 for the felony firearms and four years incarceration and a fine of up to $5,000 for larceny…
LUDINGTON – West Shore Community College’s Performing Arts Series will present “Blue Moon Swamp,” a high-voltage John Fogerty and Credence Clearwater Revival tribute on Fri., Sept. 27, at Peterson Auditorium in Ludington. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are now available. Lead singer Dan McGuiness, who does dead-on vocal renditions of all of Fogarty’s great songs, says that, “Anything worth…
LUDINGTON — A benefit concert featuring Fremont John Ashton and friends will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28 to raise money for the St. Simon and St. Jerome food pantries. The concert will be held at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts beginning at 7:30 p.m. Fremont John and friends will put on a blues show, featuring blues from…
Superior Electric Outdoor Report. Below are the Lake Michigan surface water temperatures and the weather conditions for Mason County and surrounding areas as of 11:30 a.m. today. Lake Michigan water temperatures: Stearns Park, Ludington: 45 degrees F Ludington State Park: 45 degrees F Summit Park: 48 degrees F Charles Mears State Park, Pentwater: 49 degrees F First Street Beach, Manistee:…
BRANCH TWP. – Firefighters in eastern Mason County have a couple new water sources to help them fight fires. Ohse Farms has donated access to two irrigation wells for use in emergencies. Representatives from Branch Twp., Custer Twp., Fountain Area and Scottville fire departments tested out one of the sites on Larsen Road north of Hansen Road Monday night. “This…
The Ludington area’s new pediatrician, Margaret “Tammy” Middlebrook, MD, FAAP, is a former Navy doctor and the newest member of the medical staff at Memorial Medical Center. She moved to northern Michigan from North Carolina and has established her practice with fellow pediatricians Kari Leikert, DO, and Tamara Buckles, MD. Their office is at 907 E. Tinkham Ave. in Ludington.…
OUR VIEW. Last week was a tough one for our community. The death of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield was a senseless act by a coward who deserves to be put in prison the rest of his life. Naturally, investigators must make sure they have a solid case against the suspects. This is now a priority. However, justice must…
Welcome to the world, Brantley Charles Spinner, born September 15, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center. He is the son of Netha Marie Spinner of Fountain. 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…
LUDINGTON – Ludington Area Center for the Arts has announced its 2013-2014 Main Stage Series. Each event in this series will take place in the Performance Hall of the Arts Center at 107 S. Harrison Street. The series of five events includes music, theater, comedy and dance. Kicking off the Main Stage Series is a jazz/new age group called Checkers…
LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank has recently donated $2,500 to local school music programs. The money was a portion of the vendor proceeds raised during the second annual Rhythm & Dunes Summer Community Concerts. This year’s concerts attracted thousands of music lover to Waterfront Park. Funds were donated to music programs at Ludington Area Schools, Mason County Central Schools and…
Superior Electric Outdoor Report. Below are the Lake Michigan surface water temperatures and the weather conditions for Mason County and surrounding areas as of 1 p.m. today. Lake Michigan water temperatures: Stearns Park, Ludington: 52 degrees F Ludington State Park: 51 degrees F Summit Park: 62 degrees F Charles Mears State Park, Pentwater: 53 degrees F First Street Beach, Manistee:…
HAMLIN TWP. — Fire destroyed a house at 4372 N Lincoln Rd. Saturday night around 11:30 p.m. Nobody was home at the time of the fire. Mason-Oceana 911 was alerted of the fire through an alarm company, the result of both burglar and smoke alarms going off. Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies were the first on scene. They said the house…
MANISTEE — Thousands of people are arriving at Manistee High School to attend the funeral of Trooper Paul Butterfield. A vast majority of those arriving are law enforcement personnel from all over Michigan and beyond. Mason, Oceana and Lake counties are well represented. A procession of dozens of emergency vehicles left the Home Depot parking lot at 10:20 a.m. and…
LUDINGTON – Eric John Knysz, 19, 1844 10 Mile Road, Luther, Lake County, faces a life sentence for the murder of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield. Knysz was arraigned this afternoon in front of Patricia Baker, magistrate of the 79th District Court. The arraignment took place over video monitors, with Knysz at the Mason County Jail and the proceedings…
LUDINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have filed a motion to enter the Consent Decree, allowing Lake Michigan Carferry to discharge coal ash until the end of the 2014 season. The agreement will result in the elimination of the Badger’s ash discharge prior to the start of the 2015 sailing season. “The…
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