State Rep. Ray Franz, second from right, has been named “Legislator of the Year” by the Michigan Ground Water Association and presented the group’s 2012 Political Appreciation Award for his efforts to protect ground water in Michigan. “Representative Franz has been a friend of the Michigan Ground Water Association for many years, working tirelessly on behalf of the association…
LUDINGTON — A quick response from Ludington Fire Department saved a house on South Emily Street this afternoon. Kendra McClellan and Brian Mauer were in the living room of their second floor apartment at 603 1/2 S. Emily when Kendra smelled smoke. “It smelled like bacon,” she said. Brian said he went to check into it and saw smoke coming…
By THAD RAY MCP Correspondent LUDINGTON — The Mitten Bar is the new kid on the block when it comes to the bar scene in Ludington. It’s also one of the hottest beer bars in the world according to Draft Magazine, both in 2012, and 2013. Co-Owners Megan Payment and Brian Josefowicz have turned a passion for craft beer and…
Moonlighting A blog by Judy Cools I was taking our son up to Traverse City the other day. The roads were clear, the sun was shining, and it was good traveling weather. We travel the back roads, saving time and being quietly pleased with ourselves that we know a route which many people don’t. As we went down one particular…
LUDINGTON — Former Mason County Eastern business manager Robert Bacon turned down a plea bargain Tuesday morning in circuit court. Bacon, who is represented by attorney Ryan Glanville of Ludington, chose not to accept the prosecutor’s plea agreement of serving one year in the Mason County Jail and paying $19,000 in restitution to MCE. Bacon is charged with one count…
The Kitchen Sink. A blog by Stephanie Wagner. I have been wondering lately if there was a lesson that I missed at some point in another lifetime, and I am being given multiple “opportunities” to learn it this time. Or perhaps, our trajectories are always just repeating patterns of changing events that reflect the same emotions over and over. Someone…
LUDINGTON — Ludington Area Arts Council has been awarded a grant from the Consumers Energy Foundation in the amount of $5,000 to support an energy efficiency lighting upgrade project at the Ludington Area Arts Center. This project would enhance both the energy efficiency of the facility as well as the visitor experience. Current lighting throughout the 22,000 square foot South…
By Rob Alway Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON – Comments from downtown business owners caused city council to send its outdoor dining services ordinance back to committee Monday night during the council’s regular meeting. Nate Petersen, owner of Backstage Hobbies & Games (corrected from previous edit) South James Street and Jeff Nixon of Instrumental Music Store both spoke out against the ordinance’s sound…
By Lisa Enos MCP Correspondent SCOTTVILLE — Mayor Richard Maki was sworn in at the regular meeting of the Scottville City Commission at City Hall Monday. Commissioner Dave Johnson is now Mayor Pro Tem. City Manager Amy Williams confirmed to the commission that former Scottville Mayor Joe Baxter turned in his resignation letter Monday morning. Baxter’s position as a commissioner…
By Rob Alway Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON – Some major improvements are planned for Stearns Park. The city council approved a bid for renovation of the restrooms at the north concession stand. The council also passed a resolution asking the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for a $300,000 grant to help improve the west end of Ludington Avenue. The grant will help…
By Lisa Enos MCP Correspondent SCOTTVILLE — The Department of Environmental Quality has been looking at some petroleum tanks under Cox’s Sales and Service, located at 142 S. Main, and has found that there is still some contamination. “They have been testing the ground yearly and are still getting residual amounts of petroleum,” Scottville City Manager Amy Williams said. The…
By Thad Ray MCP Correspondent AMBER TWP. — The Amber Township board of Trustees met today. Board members present were Richard Alway, Trustee; Jim Gallie, Supervisor; Connie Anderson, Treasurer; and Brenda Knizacky, Clerk. After a moment of silence honoring Larry Donovan, the former Amber township supervisor who passed away earlier this month, the first item of note was Sheriff Kim…
LUDINGTON – The first reading of a new city ordinance that would allow the sale of mixed drinks in city parks took some heat from a councilor Monday during City Council’s regular meeting. Wally Taranko said he did not agree with the allowance of non pre-packaged mixed drinks being served in city parks. The former police chief said he wasn’t…
LUDINGTON — Children of all ages are invited to Mason County District Library in Ludington Tuesday, March 26 at 1 p.m. for a martial arts demonstration presented by Freedom Martial Arts. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. All Mason County District Library programs are free.
UPDATED. LUDINGTON — Mike Oakes, former superintendent of Ludington Area Schools and Mason County Eastern schools died this afternoon while attending a meeting at Memorial Medical Center. Oakes was at a Mason County Community Foundation meeting, held in the basement of the hospital, when he suffered a heart attack, MCP has been told. The Eden Township resident was the executive…
LUDINGTON — Megan Payment said she has not ruled out running for mayor of Ludington but she has not made any decisions yet. A group of Payment’s friends entered Saturday’s St. Patrick’s parade endorsing the downtown business owner to run for Ludington’s top office. “Saturday’s parade entry was an initiative started by a few of my friends after November’s elections,”…
LUDINGTON — Two Ludington teens were arraigned recently for safe breaking and home invasion. Kaine Alexander Linstrom, 17, 418 N. Ferry St., and a 16-year-old Ludington male were arrested following two incidences, Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett told MCP. The first incident occurred Feb. 28 in the 400 block of East Ludington Avenue. The other incident happened either March 2…
SCOTTVILLE — Richard Maki is expected to be sworn in as Scottville’s new mayor during the city commission’s regular meeting tonight. Maki has been serving as mayor pro-tem. He replaces Joe Baxter who resigned last week after being jailed for violating the terms of his drunk driving sentence (see related stories). City Manager Amy Williams said she has only received…
LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council will take a step forward in improving the west end of Ludington Avenue tonight during its regular meeting. It is expected to adopt a resolution to submit a $300,000 grant with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The grant will help offset costs of the $479,000 project. The city is looking to create improved pedestrian…
VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College’s Board of Trustees will take a look at increasing tuition rates beginning the fall semester. “Increasing tuition is always a difficult decision,” President Charles Dillon wrote in a memo to the board. “But with your leadership, we have consistently honored our foundational commitment to affordability. Our tuition increases have always focused on putting…
AMBER TWP. — The Amber Township Board of Trustees is expected to appoint a new trustee during its regular meeting this afternoon. The appointment fills a vacancy left by Jim Gallie Sr. when he was appointed as supervisor last month. Gallie replaced Larry Donovan, who resigned due to illness. Donovan passed away earlier this month. The board is also expected…
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