Moonlighting. A blog by Judy Cools You’re rushing around to get ready for work. Finally able to pop out the door and head for your car in the driveway, you are struck by another hurdle in getting to work on time. Vandals have covered your windows with paint! Desperate to get to work, you scrape off a 12-inch patch of…
Donald Price, aged 88 of Ludington, longtime resident of Custer, died peacefully on Thursday, February 14, 2013 with his beloved wife by his side. Don was born on May 4, 1924 in Flint to Hiram and Edith (Henson) Price and graduated from Yale High School with the class of 1942. He moved with his family to Custer in 1943, and…
Circuit Court LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in 51st Circuit Court: – Lucas Paul Andrews-Taylor, 17, 412 Rath Ave., Ludington, was found guilty Dec. 11, of larceny $200-$1,000. He was sentenced Feb. 12 to 180 days in jail with credit for 65 days served and 18 months probation. Restitution is joint and several with co-defendants. A charge…
LUDINGTON — The following court cases took place in 79th District Court this week: – Taylor Margaret Kolaski, 17, of 2383 S. Meyers Rd., Ludington was found guilty Feb. 7 of under 21 — purchase, consume, possession. Sentence: nine months probation; 20 hours community service; $265 in fines/costs; no alcohol/drugs; random PBTs (preliminary breath tests). – Logan James O’Brien, 21,…
Arraignments LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned this week in 79th District Court: – Bethany Sue Schuler. 31, of 2828 Lena Dr., Lot 542, Ludington, was arrested Feb. 7 by the Michigan State Police for the misdemeanor of receiving stolen property. Bail of $2,500 set, personal recognizance. A preliminary examination is scheduled for March 11 at 11:45 a.m. – Tai…
VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College will offer a free grant writing workshop on Mon., Feb, 18, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., in room 213 of the Technical Center. This grant writing workshop is a great skill builder for the beginner or intermediate grant writer. Discussion will center on learning strategies for finding funding, the importance of following directions,…
CUSTER TWP. – Frederick James Lewis, a 31 year old Ludington man, was arrested by a trooper from the Michigan State Police Hart Post Tuesday, Feb. 12. He was charged on two counts of criminal sexual conduct (CSC) first degree. Lewis was arraigned on Wednesday, Feb. 13 in the 79th District Court of Ludington. His bond has been set at…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department has recently received numerous complaints from citizens stating they are receiving phone calls advising them they have won various prizes. The prizes have ranged from new vehicles to cash. The caller states that in order to receive their prize they must pay a delivery fee. The prizes and fees have been different, but the…
Editor’s note: As MCP continues to grow, we are adding correspondents to our team. Yesterday we announced the addition of Lisa Enos to cover the county board and West Shore Community College’s board of trustees. We have also announced the addition of Allison Scarbrough who will be writing outdoor and recreation stories. I am pleased to announce another familiar person…
LUDINGTON – UPDATED. A case against Todd Lane Johnson was dismissed today after the alleged victim failed to show up to testify. Johnson, 39, of Amber Township, was scheduled to appear in front of 79th District Court Judge Peter Wadel this morning for a preliminary examination. Because the victim did not show up, Johnson’s attorney filed a motion to dismiss…
HAMLIN TWP. — The Hamlin Township board of trustees is expected to adjust the township’s budget by $63,950 when it meets Thursday at 7 p.m. at the township hall. The general fund amendments include $5,570 from state revenue sharing, $56,800 in administrative fees, $700 in planning and zoning board of appeals fees and $880 in refunds or rebates. The remainder…
By Lisa Enos MCP Correspondent LUDINGTON — The Mason County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday evening at the Mason County Courthouse and passed several resolutions quickly, with little discussion, barring one issue: loss of tax revenue regarding wind turbines and the county now having to pony up some dough to help fight a legal battle down state, the outcome of…
Editor’s Note: The MCP is growing up. We are in the process of adding correspondents to our team. Yesterday we announced the addition of Lisa Enos, who will be covering the county commission and West Shore Community College. Today, I am pleased to announced the addition of Allison Scarbrough. Allison Scarbrough is joining our team as a freelance correspondent and…
FREE SOIL — In two weeks Free Soil Community School voters will decide the fate of their school district. Classes have not been held at the school for the past few years but by law the district still exists. On Feb. 26 the voters in the district will be asked to annex it to Mason County Eastern Public Schools. The…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Schools board of education decided Monday to place two items on the May school election ballot. The board is requesting .22 mill for nine years for a transportation bond. If passed, the bond will replace the school’s aging bus fleet of 20 buses over the nine year period. The newest bus is 9-years-old. The board…
Ludington Municipal Marina will receive $20,000 towards dredging if a plan by Gov. Rick Snyder is approved. A plan to dredge Michigan harbors, due to decreasing Great Lakes water levels, would rely on $21 million as proposed by Snyder in his budget plan announced last week, Mlive.com reported. The Legislature would have to approve a supplemental funding request and some…
Editor’s Note: We are in the process of expanding our editorial staff. I am excited to announce the first addition to our team, Lisa Enos. Lisa will be reporting on the Mason County Board of Commissioners and the West Shore Community College Board of Trustees. She will also provide special coverage of court trials and breaking news. Lisa and I…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The PM Township board will meet Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the township hall, located at the corner of PM Highway and Iris Road. The board’s agenda includes action on leaf collection services, property purchases in the township industrial park and the position of board of review recording secretary, among other items. Download agenda here. …
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Department’s K-9 team of Sgt. John Mendham and his dog, Rex, recently received a citation for their work in the apprehension of two criminals involved for larceny of a building, a vehicle and for arson. The 9-year-old German Shepard and Mendham, helped apprehend Marshall Jennings Brault and Travis Malone, following the Oct. 21 breaking…
BIRCH RUN — The Mason County Central High School forensics team defeated class B and C state champions in a tournament in Birch Run Saturday. MCC competed against 24 teams and ended with a first place team trophy. There were 20 of 24 events in semi-finals, and 13 events out of 20 made finals. MCC scored 247 points and in…
LUDINGTON – The Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau board of directors have announced the appointment of Brandy Henderson as the organization’s executive director. Henderson has been working at the CVB since April 2012 as director of marketing. Kathy Maclean, interim Executive Director (and president/CEO of the Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce), will remain involved with the organization…
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