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Rhythm & Dunes concert to feature Styx, Foreigner, Journey tribute band. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank’s Rhythm & Dunes free concert series ends Saturday, Aug. 3, with the tribute band Trinity at Waterfront Park. The California-based band honors the iconic classic bands Styx, Foreigner and Journey. The evening events begin at 5 p.m. when the food vendors open. The Mason…
Recent deaths, posted July 31, 2019 The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Leo P. Raschka, 84, of Ludington died on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on Monday, August 5, 2019 at 1 p.m., with Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler, Jr. presiding. Visitation will begin at noon with the…
Community foundation receiving grant applications. LUDINGTON — Nonprofit charitable organizations, churches, schools, and government agencies serving the Mason County region are eligible to apply for a grant from the Community Foundation for Mason County (CFMA). The grant deadline is Aug. 29, 2019, however, an application of intent form must be submitted by Aug. 15. All applications must be submitted through the Foundation’s…
Obituary: David Moon, 65, Ludington. David Richard Moon of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. He was 65 years old. Dave was the first born son of Richard and Corabelle Moon and grew up in the Ionia area. After graduating from Ionia High School, Dave attended Ferris State University and earned a degree in Medical Technology, which…
Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Sunshine and clouds today. Wednesday, July 31, 2019. Sunny. High 75; low 48 Precipitation: 10% Wind: N 8 mph day; NE 7 mph evening. Humidity: 59% day; 80% evening. Sunrise: 6:31 a.m.; sunset: 9:10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019 Sunny. High 80; low 53 Precipitation: 10% Wind: NNW 6 mph day; NE 4 mph evening.…
Two more cited for going on breakwater. LUDINGTON – After the Ludington Police Department issued trespassing citations over the weekend to 14 people disregarding the barricades and going onto the north breakwater, two more people were cited Monday, July 29, according to LPD. The pier was closed to due hazardous conditions. Citations were issued Monday to a 54-year-old Troy woman…
Obituary: Hazel Ames, Houghton Lake. Hazel Mae Ames, 76, of Houghton Lake passed away on Sunday July 28, 2019 at home with her loving family by her side. Hazel was born on November 24, 1942 in Tallman, Michigan to Millard and Dorothy (Macy) Schmuhl. She grew up in the Mason County area graduating from Mason County Eastern High School. Hazel…
Obituary: Shirley Jean Taranto-Petroski, 78, of Branch Shirley Jean Taranto-Petroski, 78, of Branch, formerly of Williamston, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend passed away peacefully Friday evening July 26, 2019 at her home. Shirley was born on May 4, 1941 in Lansing, the daughter of John and Stella (Klieber) Hasford and graduated from Resurrection High School with the…
Blessing of the badges Submitted by Pastor Henrik Lidman The last few weeks have been hard for our community, the very places that bring beauty to our community have proven to be places of disasters. Many different emergency departments have been involved during these dark days, endless hours of waiting and searching. These men and women all have one thing…
WSCC staff take place in leadership academy. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Katie Stewart, West Shore Community College’s associate professor of marketing/management and Shelley Boes, director of nursing and allied health, recently graduated from the Michigan Community College Leadership Academy organized by the Michigan Community College Association (MCCA). The Leadership Academy provides an avenue through which community colleges can prepare their future…
Bus day at Big Sable Lighthouse Aug. 8 HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers is hosting bus service on Thursday August 8 to the Big Sable Point Lighthouse.Round trip bus transportation from noon to 5 p.m. is offered from the building next to the State Park office to the Big Sable Lighthouse. An additional charge of $5 for…
Epworth Momentum 5×5 Night takes place Aug. 7 PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Five finalists have been chosen to present their ideas at the Momentum 5×5 Pitch Night Wednesday, Aug. 7 at Epworth. The winner will take home $5,000 to put toward a business venture in Mason County. The finalists are Rx4 Addiction Charters, Ludington Development Partners, My Inspired Studio, Connexion…
C. Howard Hornung Memorial Concert is Aug. 7. SCOTTVILLE — The 16th annual C. Howard Hornung Memorial Concert will be held at the Scottville Clown Band Shell on Wednesday Aug 7 at 7 p.m. Rehearsals for the concert are Monday, August 29 and Monday, August 5 at 7 p.m. at the Mason County Central High School band room. All musicians…
Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Sunshine and clouds today. Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 71; low 46 Precipitation: 10% Wind: N 11 mph day; NNE 9 mph evening. Humidity: 71% day; 82% evening. Sunrise: 6:30 a.m.; sunset: 9:11 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2019. Sunny. High 75; low 48 Precipitation: 10% Wind: N 8 mph day; NE…
Mason County Democratic Party August meetings. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Democratic Party’s Elect Dems will meet at 5 p.m. at Luciano’s Ristoranti, 103 W. Ludington Ave., on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019. The General Membership Meeting of the will be held Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019,, at 7 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, located at 107 S. Harrison…
Old engine club spotlight: Gene Duncil, restorations and blacksmithing. SCOTTVILLE — The 46th annual Western Michigan Old Engine Club’s show will be held Thursday, Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 4 at the show’s grounds at Scottville Riverside Park. Member Gene Duncil talks about some of his restorations and his blacksmithing skills in this video:
Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Danny V fills in for Kate Krieger-Watkins and interviews nationally known music writer, musician, and movie producer Edgar Struble. Edgar and several of his friends will perform Tuesday, July 30, in his hometown at the Scottville Clown Band Shell beginning at 7 p.m. The Scoop is a service of Urka Auto Center and Safe Harbor…
Man arrested for felonious assault after large fight erupts. #MasonCountyCrime SCOTTVILLE – A 41-year-old Muskegon man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Sunday, July 28, shortly before 2:30 a.m. on charges of felonious assault, resisting/opposing arrest and malicious destruction of a police car in the 600 block of South Main Street, said MSP Sgt. Dan…
North breakwater re-opened. LUDINGTON — The north breakwater was re-opened to pedestrians Monday evening due to weather conditions improving.
14 ticketed for going on breakwater. LUDINGTON – A total of 14 people — none of whom are local – were issued trespassing citations by the Ludington Police Department over the weekend for disregarding the barricades and going around them onto the north breakwater, which was closed due to hazardous conditions. The accused trespassers range in age from 17 to…
History: Mason County’s highways, US 31. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Three highways run through Mason County: US 31, north and south, US 10, east and west, and M-116 north and south. Today’s article will discuss US 31. US 31 begins its northerly route in Spanish Fort, Alabama and ends in Mackinaw City. In Michigan, the highway runs from the Michigan-Indiana…
