By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Kelly Jo Thompson, 44, of 570 E. Hoague Rd., Free Soil, was found guilty June 23 domestic violence and sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail for one year; must comply with recommendations of domestic violence evaluation; and $535 in fines and costs. –…
The weather report is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington,www.urkaautos.com. Today, July 3, 2015: Sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Saturday, July 4, 2015, Independence Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Light and variable…
Today, we begin a weekly feature that will highlight some of the upcoming weekend events. Writer Carrie Klemm will present some of her top picks for the weekend with Carrie’s Weekend Picks for Kicks (we might change the name!). By Carrie Klemm, MCP Writer. This weekend is full of local traditions and events. Here are a few highlights where you…
Welcome to the world! Recent births are brought to you by Linda’s Baby Shop and Shelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Alyssa Apple Gonzalez-Mendoza, the daughter of Melissa Mendoza and Celestino Gonzalez-Rivera of Walkerville, was born June 18, 2015. McKenna Marie Dillingham, the daughter of…
Story contributed by Ron Beeber. “We saw no areas more shallow than about nine feet,” wrote Dave Roseman in a message to Pentwater Yacht Club members after he and Phil Ceton mapped the channel, June 26. The results of this mapping are available at www.pentwaterchannel.org. “The very good news is that the channel is deep enough to accommodate the great…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival kicks off Friday at 6 p.m. with the Children & Pet Parade. The parade will begin at the corner of Ferry and Loomis streets and will proceed east on Loomis, south on William Street and will end at Waterfront Park. There is no entry fee to participate in the parade. The parade…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Fine arts and crafts along with coffee and tea make a pretty good combination. On Saturday, August 15, Riverflats Coffee & Tea will host its inaugural Riverflats Artisan Fair from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at its location on 1975 South Pere Marquette Highway. “We wanted to provide an additional outlet for local artists and crafters…
Patricia W. Squires, 74, of Scottville passed away on July 2, 2015 at Autumn Winds Adult Foster Care Home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record.
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. AMBER TWP. — A 29-year-old Ludington woman was cited by the Hart post of the Michigan State Police for allowing an animal to run at large, causing injury, after her unleashed pit bull allegedly bit a horse in the 900 block of…
LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum is now in full summer mode. The museum will be closed on July 4 but will host Stardogs Astronomy on Friday, July 3, with “Our Amazing Universe.” Kids will learn about the universe through the fun and interactive presentation. On Sunday, July 5, the museum will be open from noon to 4 p.m. Monday, July…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a larceny of a sponsorship flag stolen from the front fence of the Mason County Fairgrounds that was reported Tuesday, June 30, at 8:34 a.m. Other recent MCSO activity includes: Tuesday,…
By Carrie Klemm. MCP Writer. SCOTTVILLE – It’s that time of year again! This Tuesday, the Scottville Clown Band will be hosting its annual Patriotic Concert at the Scottville Clown Band Shell, a tradition that has carried on since the construction of the bandshell was completed in 1989. In true patriotic fashion, the band will play all the America-loving favorites…
Patricia Hammond, 72, of Scottville passed away on June 27, 2015 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record.
Letter to the Editor. By Nick Swan, Hamlin Township. I just read the letter written by a reader condemning the very persons we expect to protect and defend us when we call. These defenders put their life on the line each and every shift they work. Yes, these law officers do realize that at some point they may never make…
As the Independence Day holiday approaches, Ludington and Scottville police departments are reminding people that both cities have restrictions on fireworks. While Michigan state law allows for the launching and use of fireworks on federal holidays, along with the day before and day after, the law also allows municipalities to put some restrictions on fireworks usage. Both Scottville and Ludington have ordinances…
LUDINGTON — Ludington’s 2015 West Shore Art Fair will take place this coming weekend. The annual juried fine art and fine craft show will have exhibitors from a broad cross-section of the country. The 47th annual open-air show takes place July 4-5 at City Park, and features 115 artists from 21 states and one artist from Belgium. Sponsored by the Ludington Area Center for…
By Carrie Klemm. MCP Writer. SCOTTVILLE – In keeping with a long standing tradition, the Scottville Clown Band will be hosting its annual Patriotic Concert this Tuesday, June 29, 2015, at the Scottville Clown Band Shell. During the concert, Chloe Kimes, one of this year’s recipients of the Raymond Schulte Memorial Scholarship Fund will be performing an original song. In…
LANSING — The Department of Natural Resources today announced that the results of the 2015 bear hunting license drawing have been posted at www.michigan.gov/huntdrawings. A total of 6,951 bear licenses were available during the bear application period (May 1-June 1). A total of 112 leftover bear licenses are still available in the Bergland Management Unit (Sept. 25-Oct. 26) and will…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. MEADE TOWNSHIP — A 55-year-old Whitehouse, Ohio was injured Sunday, June 28, 2015, after the off-road motorcycle he was operating struck soft sand causing him to lose control resulting in him being ejected off the bike. The crash was reported at 11:40 a.m.…
Letter to the Editor. By Scott Watkins, Sheridan Township. I am in full agreement with Sheriff Cole in regards to the dangers of the public recording police interaction and possibly interfering with an officer or officers doing their job. (See related story here). But bringing up Trooper Butterfield’s death was callous and uncalled for, and was an exception to the…
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Library book sale is July 11.
LUDINGTON — The Friends of the Ludington Library annual used book sale will be held Saturday, July 11, 9 to 5 p.m., and Sunday, July 12, 10 to 5 p.m. on the front lawn of the Mason County District Library Ludington branch, 217 East Ludington Avenue. The Friends of the Ludington Library was organized in 1977 by citizens interested in…
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