LUDINGTON — MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) of Ludington is gearing up for the eighth Mom 2 Mom Sale to be held at Cornerstone Baptist Church , 121 Nelson Rd. from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 9, 2015. Admission is $2 per person; kids under 12 are free and strollers are welcome. The event is a specialized, high quality group yard and bake sale.…
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. AMBER TWP. — A 26-year-old Shelby man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for operating while intoxicated Saturday, April 25, at 12:20 a.m., at US-10 and US-31 after several callers reported a wrong-way…
MUSKEGON — West Shore Community College Professor Emeritus and author Sharon Bluhm will speak about Riverton Township artist Manierre Dawson on Thursday, April 30. “Manierre Dawson: Engineering Abstraction,” an exhibition of works by a pioneer in American abstract painting, will open at the Muskegon Museum of Art (MMA) on Thurs., April 30, and run through August 9. An opening reception…
Donald Garland, 75, of Ludington passed away on April 25, 2015 at Tendercare of Ludington. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Don E. Downing Sr., 81, of Ludington passed away on April 23, 2015 at his home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Anne B. Broderick, 70, of Ludington passed away on Friday April 24,…
SHERMAN TWP. — The Sherman Township board has set the following schedule for monthly meetings of the 2015-2016 fiscal year, which began April 1, 2015. The remainder of the meeting schedule includes: May 19, 2015 June 16, 2015 July 21, 2015 Aug. 18, 2015 Sept. 15, 2015 Oct. 20, 2015 Nov. 17, 2015 Dec. 15, 2015 Jan. 19, 2016 Feb. 16,…
SHERMAN TWP. — Sherman Township clean up day will take place Saturday, May 16 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sherman Township Hall on Main Street in Fountain. The following restrictions apply: – No paint, oil, anti-freeze or hazardous chemicals. – All Freon appliances must be tagged. – No brush, lawn or garden waste. – No building demolition waste.…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The regular monthly meeting of the P.M. Township board of trustees, scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, has been canceled.
The Mitten Memo. By Nick Krieger. The Michigan Constitution is not akin to other state laws that may be changed by the Legislature at will. It is the fundamental charter of our state government. It is the sacred, organic document that gives Michigan life. It can only be amended by a statewide vote of the people. I am skeptical whenever…
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. Stop and think before you throw those old electronics, batteries and lightbulbs in the trash. Recycling is a better option. (Plus, it’s illegal to leave them on the curb in some states.) Why Recycle? Most electronic waste and batteries contain toxic heavy metals that can seep into soil and water.…
PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club has a busy upcoming schedule, which includes: – April 30, Erin McDonough, president and CEO of the Michigan Oil and Gas Association, will speak about how exploration can benefit the state. – May 7, monthly business meeting. – May 14, Randy Clarmut of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will discuss Lake Michigan’s changing…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Both Republican and Democrat parties in Mason County have officially opposed Proposal 1, which calls to raise the state sales tax by 1 percent, in part to repair roads. Voters will be asked to amend the state Constitution on May 5. The Mason County Republican executive committee voted unanimously on April 21 to oppose the proposal.…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Gary Joseph Stranc, 47, of 722 E. Loomis St., Ludington, was found guilty April 15 of student safety zone – residency violation. He was sentenced to 15 days in jail with credit for 15 days served; one year discretionary jail for one year;…
By Kate Krieger. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – April is a month to raise awareness about domestic violence and sexual assault and COVE (Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters) is hosting a few events to continue the education about the issues and to offer support where needed to the community. COVE Fundraising and Community Outreach Coordinator Carrie Kosla said this last year has…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – William Henry Scherer III, 45, of 7127 E. Martin Rd., Fountain, was found guilty Feb. 4 of third-offense operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL) and third-offense habitual offender. He was sentenced April 14 to a minimum of two years and a maximum…
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. AMBER TWP. — An 18-year-old Baldwin woman was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office following an assault at Journey High School on West US-10 Thursday, April 23, at 11:50 a.m. Other local law enforcement…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Scott Gale Vandevelde, 45, of 811 N. Washington Ave., Ludington, was arrested April 18 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of assault by strangulation and domestic violence. Probable cause hearing: April 29 at 3 p.m.…
Helen Victoria Bahr, 93 of Bass Lake, Pentwater went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. Helen was born on July 9, 1921 in Ludington, the youngest child of Karl and Lena Johnson, and graduated from Ludington High School. On August 12, 1944, she married Robert A. Bahr at the home of her sister in Ludington, and…
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