By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. RIVERTON TWP. — Mason County is blessed to have over 100 people who serve on fire departments who dedicate their time and expertise to keeping us safe. All of the 11 fire departments in Mason County are staffed by personnel who receive little or no payment for their efforts. While tax dollars fund most of these departments, many of…
The Mitten Memo. A blog by Nick Krieger. In just over a week, the United States Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in DeBoer v. Snyder, the Michigan same-sex marriage case. Without question, the case presents significant constitutional and family-law issues. But at the same time, there is another marriage debate playing out in Michigan. This debate has none of…
The Light Chaser is brought to you by MyProLab.com, a professional photographic lab offering services to the consumer market. MyProLab.com, the official photographic lab of Media Group 31 (our parent company). The Light Chaser. A blog by Rob Alway. Chapter 12: The Rules of Composition, part 3 Over the last two chapters we have covered the rules, or rather guidelines,…
SCOTTVILLE — The 2015 Mason County Eastern prom was held Saturday at the Scottville Optimist Center. Dani Schultz, the daughter of Shelly Sanders and Chad Schultz of Free Soil, was named queen while Hunter Hofmann, the son of Dan and Sheryl Hofmann of Custer, was named king. This year’s theme was “Alice in Wonderland.”
Editor’s Note: Sustaining a community and keeping it vibrant requires diversity on many levels, especially among age groups. An unintended movement the last few years has been the increased number of millennials who have taken a role in community and business leadership in Mason County. A millennial, also known as Generation Y, is defined as a person who was born…
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com. The next time you need to renew your insurance policies, consider taking these steps to help you get the most out of your coverage: Meet with your agent. Your insurance needs change over time. Conducting a home insurance review with your agent at least once each year can help you…
LUDINGTON — Jeff Spaniola has recently joined the staff of Ludington Area Center for the Arts. Spaniola will manage arts administration and serve as a liaison to the organization’s Development and Programming Committees. He joins the LACA leadership team comprised of Executive Director Corinn VanWyck and Executive Assistant/West Shore Art Fair Coordinator Christine Plummer. “We are thrilled that Jeff has joined our team,” said…
LANSING — As part of Child Abuse Prevention Month outreach efforts, April 20, 2015, has been set aside as Safe Delivery Day throughout the state. To focus attention on this topic, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is spreading the word about Michigan’s Safe Delivery Law by making a Safe Delivery communications toolkit available to help more people understand how they…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Brooke Elizabeth Streeter, 22, of 207 S. Washington Ave., Ludington, was arrested March 25 by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for two felony counts of controlled substance, possession on school property – narcotic or…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 19-year-old Amber Twp. man was sentenced, April 10, in 51st Circuit Court to a minimum of two years in a Michigan Department of Corrections prison for Feb. 3 convictions of tampering with an electronic monitoring device or tether; habitual offender, second conviction; and probation violation. Devehance Joqui Walker, of 532 W. Hansen Rd.,…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Richard Scott Patrick, 23, of 110 Thornwild Dr., Apt. A3, Scottville, was found guilty April 7 of aggravated assault. He was sentenced to 100 days in jail with credit for 83 days served; $465 in fines and costs; one year discretionary jail for…
The News Room. A blog by Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. In this day and age of social media, it’s easier than ever for readers of the news media to interact. This often brings up questions about what we do, why we do it and/or the verbiage we use. Beginning today, I am going to start addressing some of those issues. I…
The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and 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, April 16, 2015: CUSTER TWP. — A 21-year-old Ludington man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on an outstanding parole violation warrant after he…
By Kate Krieger. MCP Correspondent. SCOTTVILLE – As the summer season approaches, many area musicians are gearing up for their busiest time of year, which includes a lot of performances in several places. Many Mason County natives will be returning to perform at Ludrock, which will take place at Ludington’s Waterfront Park, June 27-28. Many of those musicians will also…
AMBER TWP. — During its March 18 meeting, the West Shore Educational Service District board of education gave superintendent Randy Howes a “highly effective” evaluation. Howes has been with the district since 2012. A two-year contract, with a $155,000 annual salary, was approved during the April 14 meeting of the board of education. The West Shore ESD services public school…
VICTORY TWP. – Scottville native Edgar Struble will be the distinguished speaker during West Shore Community College’s Student Awards Program, Thursday, April 23. The Student Awards Program will be held at 7 p.m. in the Center Stage Theater located in the Arts and Sciences Center and the public is invited to attend. A reception will precede the ceremony, beginning at 6:15…
The weather report is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington,www.urkaautos.com. Friday, April 17, 2015: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Sunset: 8:32 p.m. Sunrise: 7 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2015: Sunny, with a high near…
VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College, in partnership with The Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies in Muskegon, will host Kindertransport survivor Edith Maniker on Tues., April 28, from 12:30-1:45 p.m., in the college’s Center Stage Theater. The Kindertransport, German for children transport, is a rescue mission that took place during the nine months prior to the outbreak of the…
LUDINGTON — Employees and citizens at the Mason County Courthouse participated in a statewide tornado drill this afternoon. “The most important success of the day was all of the conversations about emergency preparedness,” said Liz Reimink, Mason County emergency management coordinator. “While this drill focused on tornados and severe winds, everyone was sharing ideas about how to be better prepared in…
The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and 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, April 15, 2015: – 2:14 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), malicious destruction of property, 200 block N. Lavinia St. – 3:06 p.m., (LPD), fraud, 400 block of…
LUDINGTON – The commemorative poster for Ludington’s 2014 West Shore Art Fair won the overall best award in Sunshine Artist magazine’s 19th Annual Show Poster Contest, earning it a place on the cover of the magazine’s May 2015 issue. Known as “America’s premier show and festival publication,” Sunshine Artist (www.sunshineartist.com) is a national monthly magazine for artists that annually judges…
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