Romance on the Badger. Cassey AnnMarrie Lied and Michael Alan Friedenthal Jr. met on the S.S. Badger the fall of 2007. He was working in the galley and she worked in the gift shop. On the last day of the sailing season of 2008 Michael decided to propose to Cassey, in front of the passengers and fellow crew members. Five…
Submitted by Coach Tom Richert. Mason County Central capped off its final meet of the 2013 forensics year at state finals in Oakland University in Rochester Saturday. The team didn’t disappoint their school! They placed third in class B out of 23 teams competing. The team scored a record 327 team points. This is the highest state final finish in school history.…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Ludington photographer Brad Reed of Todd and Brad Reed Photography, sent us this photo taken at today’s 139th Kentucky Derby. The racehorse Orb was the winner. “It was a rush,” Reed said. “The Southern hospitality was fantastic. All walks of life from people around the world enjoying beautiful horses and cool hats.” www.toddandbradreed.com
TRAVERSE CITY — Mason County Central track runner Chase Barnett set a new school record for the one mile race today at a meet in Traverse City. The previous record, 4-minutes, 18-seconds, was set in 1986 by Chase’s father, Jeff. That year the MCC boys’ track team went on to win the Class C state championship. Chase beat his father’s…
LOUISVILLE, Kent. — Ludington photographer Brad Reed, and his wife, Betsy, are attending the Kentucky Derby this weekend. Brad sent MCP these photographs from today’s race, the Kentucky Oaks. The winner of the race was Princess of Sylmar, which won with a 37-1 longshot. Brad is co-owner of Todd and Brad Reed Photography in downtown Ludington. www.toddandbradreed.com
LUDINGTON — Memorial Medical Center (MMC) has added hospitalists—doctors who specialize in treating patients in the hospital—to its medical staff. Hospitalists of Northern Michigan will work with the Ludington hospital to provide the service. As of May 1, there has been at least one hospitalist on duty 24 hours a day. They will provide direct care to adult primary care…
LUDINGTON — A 24-year-old Ludington man was arrested last Saturday for assault/strangulation and criminal sexual conduct fourth degree against two Ludington women. Donald Jacob Beck, 24, of 409 N. William St., faces felony charges following his arrest by Ludington Police Department. Chief Mark Barnett said the incident happened Friday, April 26. Police were called to the 500 block of East…
LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in 79th District Court: – Arthur Frederick Bennett III, 50, of 6000 E. Free Soil Rd., Free Soil, was found guilty April 23 of attempted failure to comply with reporting duties (sex offender). He was sentenced to $580 in fines and costs and one year discretionary jail for two years. – Tricia…
LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this week in front of the magistrate in 79th District Court: Felonies: – James Warren Howe III, 38, of 2544 E. Johnson Rd., Custer, was arrested April 25 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of third-degree home invasion. A preliminary exam is set for May 8 at 11:15 a.m. Bail:…
LANSING — Military veterans could have their Michigan driver’s license reflect their service to their country through legislation now being considered by Gov. Rick Snyder, state Rep. Ray Franz said today. House Bill 4037 and Senate Bill 219, measures to place a special ‘veteran’ designation on eligible driver’s licenses and state identification cards, were approved by the state Senate this…
UPDATE. BRANCH TWP. — Two morel mushroom hunters are safe this morning thanks in part to the efforts of personnel from the Mason County Sheriff’s Department and Branch Township Fire Department. Emergency personnel were dispatched around 10 p.m. Thursday to the area of Budzynski Road and First Street in the Manistee National Forest for a report of two women lost…
LUDINGTON — The S.S. Badger begins its 2013 sailing season rather unceremoniously Monday at 9 a.m. Typically sailing begins a little later in May but commercial traffic means an earlier start. While passengers are welcome, amenities will be a little light for a few weeks. But, on Friday, May 17, there will be a party as the official sailing season…
BRANCH TWP. — Mason County Sheriff’s deputies and Branch Twp. firefighters spent four hours overnight searching for two missing mushroom hunters. Personnel were dispatched about 10 p.m. Thursday to the area of Budzynski Road and First Street in the Manistee National Forest. The two women were found about 2 a.m.
SEE VIDEO BELOW. Photos by Rob Alway. VICTORY TWP. — The West Shore Community College jazz and percussion ensembles held their spring concert Thursday night at the college’s Center Stage Theater. The percussion ensemble was accompanied by dancers from the Letha Fulton School of Dance of Ludington. The jazz ensemble featuring singer Dr. Charles Dillon, president of the college.…
VICTORY TWP. — The West Shore Community College Percussion Ensemble performed tonight at the Center Stage Theater on campus. The ensemble was accompanied by dancers from Letha Fulton School of Dance of Ludington. In the video below the groups perform “Tiger’s Blood.”
Submitted by Bill Kerans, Memorial Medical Center. LUDINGTON — Memorial Medical Center’s recently-retired 12,000-pound generator was “flown out” of the hospital on Thursday afternoon by a large crane. The unit’s 2,000-gallon underground diesel fuel tank is expected to be removed on Monday. The 588 kilowatt generator supplied emergency power to the hospital for three decades. It was replaced in March…
MANISTEE — The Mason County Central High School Concert Band participated at State Band Festival today in Manistee. Director Tom Thomas reported the band received a II rating, meaning above average. “They did great,” he said. Below is a YouTube video with one of the songs the band performed, “Allied Honor” by Karl King.
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A large crowd gathered on the lawn of the Mason County Courthouse this afternoon in observance of the National Day of Prayer. The event started with the Lighthouse Baptist Church’s children choir then went into prayer for various aspects of the nation. “It’s an honor to be in a country where we can pray…
LUDINGTON – Almost $30,000 has now been raised for the West Shore Pregnancy Care Center as a result of the April 6 14th annual Ludington Lake Jump. Initially, the center reported that just under $20,000 was raised. Since that time more funds, pledges and matches have come, Executive Director Tracey Chapman said. “What a blessing this has been,” Chapman said.…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TWP. — For 50 years Marthe Cohn kept the story of her role in World War II to herself. She didn’t think what she had done was that significant. But, Cohn, a French-born Jew, played an important role as a spy which likely saved thousands of lives. The 93-year-old spoke today in front of a…
Solveig K. Raspotnik, aged 85 of Shelby, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at the Oceana Medical Care Facility in Hart. Solveig was born on February 29, 1928 in Holmenkollen, Norway to Karelius and Johanne (Stavik) Krailhussen, and earned her Master’s Degree in Languages from the University of Oslo, Norway. Solveig was an accomplished skier and was a member of the…
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