By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TWP. — M-116, between the Lincoln River and the Ludington State Park, was formally dedicated today in memory of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul K. Butterfield II during a ceremony at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Butterfield was killed on Sept. 9, 2013 during a routine traffic stop on Custer Road in Free Soil Township. The…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. SUMMIT TWP. — A 48-year-old Muskegon man was arrested Friday morning, July 10, on charges of domestic violence and an outstanding failure to appear warrant issued in Muskegon County after Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to several reports of a “rolling…
LUDINGTON — Deputies and detectives from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office have arrested two suspects as the result of a seven-month investigation involving two men and a female juvenile. MCSO deputies took the original complaint on Jan. 5, and during the course of the investigation served five search warrants and conducted numerous interviews, according to an MCSO press release. On…
LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County has announced the deadline for its fall grant cycle. Nonprofit charitable organizations serving the Mason County region are eligible to apply by September 30, however an application of intent form should be submitted by September 15. All applications must be submitted online at www.cffmc.org/receive. The foundation will consider proposals in the following…
The annual Mason County Garden Club Garden Walk takes place Sunday, July 12 from 1 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at any of the garden walk locations: 4196 W. Meisenheimer Road, Summit Township 918 E. Maple Street, Ludington 603 N. New Williams Street, Ludington 1010 N. Sherman Street, Ludington 6444 W. Dewey…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The passenger on a motorcycle was transported by ambulance to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital with non life-threatening injuries following a car/motorcycle crash on Pere Marquette Highway south of U.S. 10 Saturday about 2:20 p.m. The driver of the motorcycle did not suffer injuries nor did anyone in the other vehicle. No other details were available. Multiple…
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com. Your home has well-lit stairways, household cleaners in an upper cabinet and smoke detectors with fresh batteries — so it’s safe, right? Here are some potential household dangers you may not have considered: Electronic appliances: The advanced features on today’s high-tech appliances make them easy to use. But electronics…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Garrett Scott Buck, 23, no address listed, was arrested July 2 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for four felony counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and second-offense habitual offender. Probable cause hearing: July 15 at 1:15 p.m. Bail: $7,500/cash/surety.…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Tiera Leigh Pierce, 35, of 6531 Beech St., Hamlin Township, was found guilty June 30 of fourth-degree child abuse. She was sentenced to 15 days in jail with credit for 15 days served; $840 in fines and costs; one year discretionary jail for…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. The following is local law enforcement activity from Thursday, July 9, 2015: – 3:50 a.m., (Michigan State Police), suspicious situation – report of kids throwing rocks on the highway, Pere Marquette Hwy. and US-31, Summit Twp. – 4:03 a.m., (MSP), loud music,…
LUDINGTON — Preliminary results from DNA testing shows that the unidentified 4-year-old girl found in Boston, Massachusetts is not Katherine Phillips, also known as Baby Kate, Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said this morning. Media reports speculated Thursday that the Boston girl, who is being called Baby Doe, may have been Baby Kate. Media outlets, posted computer generated photographs of Baby…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Public Safety Committee will meet Wednesday, July 15 at 4:30 p.m. The meeting has one agenda item, the police department. The meeting has been called by Mayor Dick Macki following an attempt by two commissioners to disband the department during the city commission’s regular meeting Monday, July 6. Committee meetings are open…
Carrie’s Weekend Picks for Kicks Sponsored by All Access Care of Ludington. Located at 329 N. Jebavy Dr. in Ludington; 231-425-4544; www.all-access-care.com. By Carrie Klemm. MCP Writer. Though the Independence Day festivities are over, summer is still in full swing! See what’s happening in your neck of the woods. Breakfast on the Farm. Saturday, July 11, 2015 – 9 a.m.…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Historic White Pine Village will host Children’s Day on Saturday, July 18. Several buildings will have volunteers interpreting their historical significance. Volunteers will be available to help with old-fashioned games. Other activities will include flintknapping and weaving demonstrations. Johnny Appleseed will be sharing his stories of planting apple seeds while music will be heard throughout the…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. The following is local law enforcement activity from Wednesday, July 8, 2015: – 2:56 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 19-year-old Custer man and 17-year-old Ludington man were both arrested on charges of probation violation following an incident in the 3800 block…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A Michigan State University Mason/Oceana counties alumni golf outing is being held Friday, Aug. 14 at Lakeside Links Golf Club on Chauvez Road. The four-person, 18-hole scramble starts at 1 p.m. and anyone is welcome to participate. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Mason/Oceana MSU Alumni Association. The cost is $75 per person (non-member/limited member);…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — There’s just something about having a meal on a farm. I was lucky to be able to catch lunch when I visited Stakenas Farms on Tuesday. As I rolled up to the barn I was greeted by Bill Stakenas and his son-in-law Seth Earl. Ed “Duke” Stakenas, the family patriarch, was cooking hamburgers…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The annual Scottville Summerfest takes place this weekend with events Friday through Sunday. See related story here. One of the events that is new this year is the North Main Street Fair, which will put emphasis on the businesses that are located north of State Street. Summerfest has traditionally been centered around Main Street…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, July 7, 2015: – 6:05 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Sugar Grove and Stephens, Sherman Twp. – 3:02 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injuries, US-10 and Pere Marquette Hwy, PM Twp. –…
LUDINGTON — The Shakespeare Reading Group continues its reading of “Romeo and Juliet” when it meets Thursday, July 9 at 7 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts. The group takes up with Act III. The interactive Shakespeare Reading Group is open to all who have a “Love of Shakespeare.” The group meets once a month for about…
LUDINGTON — The S.S. Badger has officially been designated as a continuance of U.S. 10. Since 1926, the highway has been broken into two segments, Bay City to Ludington then Manitowoc, Wisconsin to Fargo, North Dakota, divided by Lake Michigan. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has now designated the Badger as part of the route. AASHTO is a nonprofit,…
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