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…
LUDINGTON – The Ludington Area Schools board of education will begin discussing a ballot request for a new sinking fund and transportation bond during its regular meeting Monday afternoon. The newest school bus is 9-years-old. Interim Superintendent David Killips, in a memo to the board, is proposing two options to replace 20 buses of 8 years. One option would be…
REMUS — Wrestlers from Ludington and Mason County Central high schools competed at Chippewa Hills High School in the Michigan High School Athletic Association District Wrestling tournament on Saturday. Ten of those who competed will be moving on to the regional competition next week at Kingsley. Ludington’s Dylan Sorensen was the lone winner at 215 pounds, while MCC’s Spencer Knizacky…
Finding my Weigh. A blog by Lexi Alvesteffer. Feb. 10, 2013 So I’ve mentioned in previous blogs how I feel that I have a healthy amount of self-confidence for someone who started this journey 100 pounds overweight because I’m confident in who I am as a person and because I simply didn’t look in the mirror after getting dressed every…
Margaret L. Snurka, aged 100 of Oscoda passed away on Friday, February 8, 2013 at her home. Margaret was born on June 8, 1912 in Elmora, Pennsylvania to Simon and Anna (Yuknevich) Snurka. Following her high school graduation, she earned her degree as a Registered Nurse and served her country during World War II as a 1stLieutenant with the United States Army…
AMBER TWP. — Here are the results of Mason County Central High School boys bowling team’s event Saturday at Country Lanes: Conference single event results: Sam Shanklin 830, second place; Matt Lammi 734, fourth place; Robert Allen 702, sixth place; Brandon Priemer 686, eighth place; Joe Levine 679, ninth place; Tristan Scribner 611, 11th place. Next Saturday the team returns…
By Judy Cools. When I was growing up, there was a phrase we sometimes used: “Conspicuous by his absence.” Or by its absence… or any of a number of other variations of being obviously absent. The idea, of course, is that you might not give a thought to something if you’re accustomed to seeing it, but when it’s gone –…
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