Franz supports Bridge Card reform

November 9, 2013

Michigan Bridge Cards could no longer be used at bank machines in liquor stores, casinos and adult entertainment clubs under legislation approved this week by the Michigan House. Mason County’s state representative Ray Franz voted for House Bills 5014-15, which require liquor stores, horse racing tracks and adult entertainment venues to stop taxpayer-funded Bridge Card transactions on their premises and …

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United Way accepting proposals

November 9, 2013
United Way accepting proposals

LUDINGTON — United Way of Mason County is accepting requests (RFP) for proposals for the 2014-2015 funding cycle, April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015, from local non-profit organizations that are focusing on helping children to achieve their potential and working with individuals and families to be financially stable and independent and improving people’s health. The RFP document can be…

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Diabetes and heart nutrition program

November 9, 2013

LUDINGTON — November is National Diabetes Month.  Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital’s Win with Wellness program and the Diabetes Self-Management Education Program are sponsoring a free wellness seminar on Tuesday, November 12 at 6 p.m. in the Ludington High School cafeteria. Cardiovascular Dietitian Caren Rojas from Spectrum Health Hospital Group will give a presentation titled, “Nutritional Approaches for Diabetes and Heart Disease.” A…

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Welcome to the world… Chyren and Owen

November 9, 2013
Welcome to the world… Chyren and Owen

Welcome to the world: Chyren William Alvesteffer was born November 8, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. He is the son of Kristina and Sami Alvesteffer of Hart. Owen Daniel Nordman was born November 8, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. He is the son of Lisa and Paul Nordman of Hart. Birth announcements are brought to you by ABC Kidz/Purple…

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WSCC Veterans Day activites

November 8, 2013

VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College’s Veterans Club will hold several events on Monday, Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day. The club will have a table and podium set up in the atrium of Beans & Bread Cafe in the Schoenherr Campus Center. Many student veterans will be speaking about their experiences in the military. Additionally, Air National…

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Art center to hold ‘Light’ exhibit

November 8, 2013

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Center for the Arts will hold a “Light” exhibit, a juried show of 2D, 3D, video or musical media exploring the word “light” in all of its meanings. Artists working in all media are invited to give creative interpretations of subject matter for this early spring show. Linda Sandow, one of the organizers of the…

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79th District Court arraignments, as of Nov. 6, 2013

November 8, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent.  LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in front of the magistrate of the 79th District Court of Mason County:  Felonies –          Neal Alexander Wroble, 24, of 21 W. Dewey Rd., Scottville, was arrested Nov. 2 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of financial transaction device (FTD)-stealing/retaining without consent, habitual,…

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79th District Court sentences, as of Nov. 6, 2013

November 8, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent.  LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: –          Brett Allen Ballard, 28, of 5553 W. Johnson Rd., Ludington, was found guilty Oct. 29 of impaired driving. He was sentenced to one days in jail with credit for one day served; $1,145 in fines and costs; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE);…

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Partly cloudy today, possible rain tonight

November 8, 2013
Partly cloudy today, possible rain tonight

The outdoor report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.superiorelectric.com. Today: Partly cloudy with high temperature of 43, 20% chance of rain. Temperature tonight around 40 with 50% chance of rain. Humidity: 51%; wind: west at 8 mph changing to south-southwest at 8 mph. Weekend: Saturday, there is a 50% chance of rain with temperature of 50 degrees;…

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Welcome to the world… Piper and Ethan

November 8, 2013
Welcome to the world… Piper and Ethan

Welcome to the world: Piper Gabrielle Allison Johnson was born November 6, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. She is the daughter of Cassidy and Shawn Johnson of Custer. Ethan Joseph Jensen was born November 6, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. He is the son of Rachael and Jordan Jensen of Ludington.   Birth announcements are brought to you by ABC…

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Ludington boy dreams of life without epilepsy

November 7, 2013
Ludington boy dreams of life without epilepsy

  Saturday cornhole tournament to help raise money for epilepsy research.  LUDINGTON — On Sept. 6, 2006, Jerome and Marnie Nickelson’s life changed forever. Their 2-year-old son, Jett, was having weird spells. “We weren’t sure what was going on, but he kept falling,” Marnie says. “Up until this time, Jett was a normal, healthy child. there wasn’t any reason to…

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Wiring causes small fire at courthouse

November 7, 2013
Wiring causes small fire at courthouse

LUDINGTON — Emergency personnel were dispatched to the Mason County Courthouse about 4:45 p.m. Thursday for a general fire alarm. Employees in the building noticed a strong smell of smoke. Ludington Police Department was first to arrive. Officers reported that smoke was coming from the attic of the 140-year-old building. Ludington Fire Department arrived shortly afterwards. Employees stood on the…

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Jordan Lake coming home Friday; several fundraisers planned

November 7, 2013
Jordan Lake coming home Friday; several fundraisers planned

Jordan Lake, the Branch Township teen injured in a fatal car crash two weeks ago, is coming home, her mother reports. Jennifer Lake posted on the Faith, Hope, and Strength for the Lake Family Facebook page that Jordan has received the OK from her doctors and case workers to come home. The 16-year-old Mason County Eastern senior was in attendance…

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Obit: Nioma Silvis, 90, Riverton Twp.

November 7, 2013
Obit: Nioma Silvis, 90, Riverton Twp.

Nioma Phoebe Silvis, aged 90 of Riverton Township, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at Oakview Medical Care Facility.  Nioma was born on March 9, 1923, the daughter of Ervin and Alice (Stuck) McVicker, and married Willis L. “Jim” Silvis on June 6, 1942. If Nioma had a Lucky number it would have been seven as she had seven children,…

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Shakespeare tour coming to art center

November 7, 2013
Shakespeare tour coming to art center

LUDINGTON – The award-winning Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company, a touring company based in Grand Haven, will present an evening of Shakespeare scenes at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts on Saturday, November 16 at 7:30 p.m.. The performance, the second installment in LACA’s Main Stage Series, will feature scenes from Shakespearean comedies, including such plays as “The Merchant of Venice,” “The Comedy of Errors,”…

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Evart man, 34, pleads guilty to sex with 15-year-old

November 7, 2013

LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Evart man pleaded guilty Tuesday in 51st Circuit Court for criminal sexual conduct against a 15-year-old girl. The incident took place on June 3, 2012 when the two met each other hiking at the Ludington State Park. Initially, Lauren Davin Derscheid, 4181 70th Ave., Evart, was arrested on Aug. 27 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office and…

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Leisure and enrichment program offers variety of programs

November 7, 2013

VICTORY TWP.  —  The Leisure and Enrichment Program (L&E), sponsored by West Shore Community College and Mason County Central Schools, is offering a wide variety of low-cost or free workshops and seminars throughout the autumn season. The program is designed to appeal to a diverse array of community interests in the areas of fitness, family entertainment, cooking, arts and crafts,…

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Welcome to the world… Sophia and Koye

November 7, 2013
Welcome to the world… Sophia and Koye

Welcome to the world: Sophia Vazquez was born October 31, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. She is the daughter of Jessica Cotilla-Vazquez and Edgar Vazquez of Pentwater. Koye Alan Hlady was born November 4, 2013 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. He is the son of Jennifer and Steven Hlady of Ludington. Maternal grandparents are Don and Katie Peterson of…

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