Love Ludington mini grant winners

September 3, 2013
Love Ludington mini grant winners

LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation of Mason County has announced the winners of the mini grants. Each of the following individuals and/or organizations will receive $500 to go towards their projects: First Place: Resurrect the Ludington City Park fountain. Second Place: Ludington oversized photo frame. Third Place: Ludington splash pad. Fourth Place: Restore/replace picnic tables at Scottville Clown Band Shell.…

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Alleged police shooter to appear in court today

September 3, 2013
Alleged police shooter to appear in court today

LUDINGTON — Lowell Fetters, the man accused of shooting a Ludington police officer, is scheduled to appear in 51st Circuit Court at 3 p.m. today. He has been charged with 32 counts stemming from a June 2012 incident that included the shooting of Ludington Police Sgt. David Maltbie. In April Fetters waived his right to a speedy trial so he…

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Circuit court sentences, as of Aug. 30, 2013

August 30, 2013
Circuit court sentences, as of Aug. 30, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent.  LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 51st Circuit Court: –         Melissa Sue Streeter, 40, of 202 S. Rowe St., Apt. B, Ludington, was found guilty June 27 of controlled substance delivery, less than 50 grams, second offense. She was sentenced Aug. 20 to 330 days in jail with credit for 99 days served; serve…

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District court, as of Aug. 30, 2013

August 30, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent.  LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: –         Lauren Charlene Spinner, 22, of 414 Thornwild Dr., Apt. B-1, Scottville, was found guilty Aug. 20 of second degree retail fraud. She was sentenced to 24 days in jail with credit for 24 days served; $597 in fines, costs and restitution; outpatient…

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Arraignments, as of Aug. 30, 2013

August 30, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in 79th District Court: Felonies –         Thomas Charles Teague, 59, 109 E. Foster, Apt. 2, Ludington, was arrested Aug. 29 by Michigan State Police, Hart post for sex offender failure to register. A preliminary examination is scheduled for Sept. 11 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $2,500/personal. –         Lauren Davin…

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Syria protest planned for Saturday at courthouse

August 30, 2013
Syria protest planned for Saturday at courthouse

LUDINGTON – The topic of whether the United States should intervene militarily in Syria is definitely a hot one. Many are calling upon President Obama to recall Congress so it can make the decision. Democrats and Republicans seem to be each on both sides of the topic. Locally, Jana and Michael Brockwell of Ludington wanted to do their share to…

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Congressman Benishek urges President to seek congressional approval on Syria

August 30, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC: Dr. Dan Benishek (MI-01) today urged the Obama Administration to attain Congressional approval before any possible American military strike in Syria. Benishek represents the north portion of Mason County. “Before waging any new military conflict in Syria, I believe President Obama should first seek approval from Congress. The loss of innocent life in Syria has been appalling, but…

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Man who broke into Ray’s arraigned

August 30, 2013

LUDINGTON — Klaus Robert Reimann, 59, 807 E. Ludington Ave., has been charged with malicious destruction of a building in relation to an incident last week at Ray’s Auto-Marine. In the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 22, Reimann was found hanging out of a window at the business located at 801 S. Washington Ave. He was transported to Memorial Medical Center by…

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Beach hazard, thunderstorms possible today

August 30, 2013
Beach hazard, thunderstorms possible today

Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Labor Day weekend is upon us, the last weekend of the 2013 summer tourist season. Below are the current Lake Michigan shoreline surface water temperatures followed by the current weather, as of 2:10 p.m. Friday. Lake Michigan water temperatures: Stearns Park, Ludington: 72 degrees F Ludington State Park: 67 degrees F Summit Park: 71 degrees F…

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Public impressed with hospital expansion

August 29, 2013
Public impressed with hospital expansion

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.LUDINGTON — The nearly $15 million expansion and renovation at Memorial Medical Center received many accolades from the public this afternoon. An open house gave the public its first glance inside the 41,260 square foot project. Of that, almost 38,000 square feet is a new emergency department, the center point of the project. “It’s like you’re in…

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Scottville Harvest Festival schedule

August 29, 2013
Scottville Harvest Festival schedule

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Harvest Festival schedule of events has been announced. This year’s festival is organized by the Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber in conjunction with the City of Scottville, Scottville Main Street, and the Mason County Central Educational Foundation. Tuesday, September 10, 2013 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.: ​​Farmers’ Market 7 p.m.: ​Queen’s Coronation followed by music by Joe…

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Lake Michigan at 70 degrees today

August 29, 2013
Lake Michigan at 70 degrees today

Superior Electric Beach/Outdoors Report. Here are the current weather conditions for Mason County (including Pentwater) as of 8:45 a.m. today. Lake Michigan water temperatures: Stearns Park, Ludington: 70 degrees F Ludington State Park: 70 degrees F Summit Park: 70 degrees F Charles Mears State Park, Pentwater: 70 degrees F First Street Beach, Manistee: 70 degrees F Little Sable Point: 68…

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Obit: Donald Brennan, 83, Riverton Township

August 29, 2013
Obit: Donald Brennan, 83, Riverton Township

Donald “Don” James Brennan age 83 of Riverton Township passed away on August 27, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center of West Michigan in Ludington, MI. He was born Sept. 1, 1929 in Summit Township, Ludington the son of the late John and Thelma (Griffis) Brennan. Don graduated from Ludington High School and went onto to serve his country in the…

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Shakespeare fans meet Monday

August 29, 2013

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Center for the Arts Shakespeare Reading Group will have its next regularly scheduled session on Monday (Labor Day) Sept. 2 at 7pm at the Arts Center. They will begin reading “Taming of the Shrew”. The SRG is an informal reading group meeting once a month, with participants taking turns reading different parts in the plays,…

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Cameras in public restrooms create splash

August 28, 2013

LUDINGTON — There has been much splashing around social media the last day about cameras in public restrooms in Ludington. The topic was raised by Ludington resident Tom Rotta, who spoke about his concerns about the cameras during the public comment portion of Monday’s Ludington City Council meeting. During that meeting Rotta presented photographs of cameras in the James Street…

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State police investigating credit card fraud

August 28, 2013
State police investigating credit card fraud

HART — The Michigan State Police Hart Post is currently investigating multiple credit card frauds that have occurred at various locations from Grand Rapids to Lansing. The victim resides in the coverage area of the Hart post, which includes Mason, Oceana, Newaygo and Lake counties, according to Sgt. Andrew Ambrose. Anyone with information on the suspects should contact Sgt. Scott…

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WSCC music ensembles rehearsals beginning

August 28, 2013
WSCC music ensembles rehearsals beginning

VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College is inviting area musicians, of all levels of ability, to participate in its performing music ensembles, which begin rehearsals in September. The WSCC Percussion Ensemble will meet for the first time on Sept. 9, and will meet on Tuesday nights from 5:30 to 7 p.m., in the Arts and Sciences Center instrumental studio, room 331. The ensemble consists of approximately…

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Scottville man arrested in Oceana

August 28, 2013

HART – Randy W. Hammond, 36, of Scottville has been charged with felonies for allegedly stealing a 1970s Chevy Nova and a number of other items from an Oceana County residence. Mlive.com reported a warrant has been signed for Hammond’s arrest. Hammond has been charged with two counts of breaking and entering, two counts of larceny and as a habitual…

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