Sunshine today.

October 9, 2014
Sunshine today.

The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Thursday, October 9, 2014: Sunny with temperatures steady near the upper 40s. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Clear skies. Low 39F. Winds light and variable. Sunset: 7:13 p.m.  Sunrise: 7:54 a.m. Friday, October 10, 2014: Mostly sunny skies. High near 50F. Winds N at 5…

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A perfect ‘fit’

October 9, 2014
A perfect ‘fit’

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. This news service is brought to you free through the generosity of our advertisers. This series, Business Spotlight, will feature those great businesses. HART — With a new 7,000-square-foot family fitness center that opened downtown just over a year ago, the staff and clients at Lakeside Comprehensive Rehabilitation Inc. are pumped about the expanding business.…

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Sheriff’s report.

October 8, 2014
Sheriff’s report.

 The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com and Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. The following was the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014: 8:45 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, Jebavy Dr. and Dewey Rd., Hamlin Twp. 4:05 p.m.: Disturbance, 143…

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College offers figure skating for all ages.

October 8, 2014
College offers figure skating for all ages.

By Kate Krieger. MCP Senior Correspondent. VICTORY TWP – With summer bidding a cool goodbye and autumn taking over, many families will be looking for alternative activities to partake in since the beach is closed and the weather continues to cool off. The West Shore Community Ice Arena offers some of those alternative activities including open ice-skating and skating lessons.…

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Spectrum Health offers recycling of consumer electronics

October 8, 2014
Spectrum Health offers recycling of consumer electronics

Public invited, October 10-11. LUDINGTON — Rapid advances in technology and changing consumer tastes have led to mountains of discarded electronic devices, creating an increasing environmental hazard. In October and November the entire Spectrum Health system, in partnership with Comprenew of Grand Rapids, is offering to collect household electronics so they can be recycled, repurposed or properly disposed. Computer equipment, telephones,…

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Bowman family benefit.

October 8, 2014

AMBER TWP. — A benefit will be held to help the Bowman family offset expenses endured during 10-year-old Hunter Bowman’s fight against cancer. The event will be held at the Mason County Reformed Church on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. will include a spaghetti dinner, drawings and live music. For those who are unable to attend, there is…

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MSP investigating canoe larceny

October 8, 2014
MSP investigating canoe larceny

The Michigan State Police Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com and Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. SHERIDAN TWP. — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a larceny of a canoe that was reported Tuesday at 4:58 p.m. in the 6000 block of North…

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DNR releases 2014 deer season forecast

October 8, 2014

LANSING — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced that its annual deer season forecast (2014 Deer Hunting Prospects) is now available online. DNR deer program biologists predict that, overall, hunters this season will see similar success rates as in 2013. The forecast is designed to give hunters a better idea of what to expect in the woods this season and…

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Windy today.

October 8, 2014
Windy today.

The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com.  Wednesday, October 8, 2014: Partly cloudy and windy. Temperatures steady near the low 50s. Winds W at 15 to 20 mph. Tonight: Mainly clear. Low 42F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Sunrise: 7:52 a.m.; Sunset: 7:15 a.m. Thursday, October 9, 2014: Sunny. High 51F. Winds WNW…

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1 taken to hospital following Eden Twp. crash

October 7, 2014
1 taken to hospital following Eden Twp. crash

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. EDEN TWP. — A Custer area woman was transported to the hospital by ambulance following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Chauvez and Darr roads about 7:15 p.m. Tuesday. The crash occurred when a Ford F-150 pickup, driven by a 67-year-old Custer man crossed into the path of a Ford Explorer pickup, driven by an…

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Movie looking for drivers and vehicles for movie scene.

October 7, 2014

MANISTEE — The 10 West Studios/Pure Flix movie “Believe” is looking for drivers with their own vehicles to serve as pace cars/drivers in Manistee for a multi-night commitment during the period of October 11 through 18, with the exception of Monday, October 13. No red or white vehicles will be considered. The shooting schedule will be approximately 12 hours each…

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Breasts, prostates, suicide and old white guys.

October 7, 2014

A letter to the editor. By Jim Thomas. Breasts, Prostates, Suicide and Old White Guys. That’s a pretty curious combination. I’m an old white guy. That’s been my mantra for a year or two now. I have Medicare.  I remember the Summer of Love, Kent State, and stepping with my gal to sweet soul music (we still do sometimes). Most…

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Sheriff’s activity includes car/animal crashes, truancy.

October 7, 2014
Sheriff’s activity includes car/animal crashes, truancy.

The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com and Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. The following was the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, Oct. 6, 2014: 6:17 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, U.S. 31 and Sugar Grove Rd., Victory Twp. 8:40 a.m.: A…

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WSCC announces cast of ‘Buried Child’

October 7, 2014

VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College’s Theater Department has announced its cast for the upcoming production of the Pulitzer Prize winning drama, “Buried Child.”  Sam Shepard’s critically and commercially acclaimed landmark play is being presented as part of WSCC’s Book of the Semester project. “This is one of the most powerful and stunning plays to come out in the…

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MSP responds to crashes, civil dispute Monday.

October 7, 2014
MSP responds to crashes, civil dispute Monday.

The Michigan State Police Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com and Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. The Michigan State Police responded to the following incidents in Mason County on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014: – 9:46 a.m.: Car/deer crash, Sixth St. and Pere Marquette Hwy., Pere Marquette Twp. –…

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Hamlin Fire Dept. at Victory Early Childhood Center Wednesday.

October 7, 2014

VICTORY TWP. — In observation of National Fire Prevention Month, Hamlin Township Fire Dept. will be at Victory Early Childhood Center Wednesday morning to talk to the children about fire prevention. This is the 12th year the department has visited the center on North Stiles Road. Firefighters will also show the children equipment they use to fight fires. The event…

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MSU jazz band performs Saturday night.

October 7, 2014
MSU jazz band performs Saturday night.

LUDINGTON – West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series will feature Michigan State University’s Bebop Spartans, along with special guest, world-renown jazz bassist, Christian McBride at the Ludington Center for the Arts Performance Hall, on Sat., Oct. 11, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The next generation of great American jazz musicians is represented in this spectacular ensemble from MSU. Improvisation, bebop, swing, blues,…

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DNR to unveil enhanced accessible features at Little Manistee weir

October 6, 2014

MANISTEE COUNTY — The Department of Natural Resources this week will show off the latest phase of upgrades made to the Little Manistee River Weir with support from a Natural Resources Trust Fund grant. Already a popular visitor destination, the weir is now better equipped to welcome an even larger number of visitors year-round while helping to support the multi-billion-dollar Great Lakes salmon and trout fishery. Phase two…

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FloraCraft to host second Life Blooms Silent Auction in spring.

October 6, 2014

LUDINGTON — The FloraCraft Relay for Life Team will once again host the Life Blooms Silent Auction. The event is scheduled for April 25, 2015 at Lincoln Hills Country Club from 5 to 9 p.m. “We were so pleased with last year’s event and the overwhelming support from the community that we have decided to hold the event again in…

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Man snoozing in motel lobby has long list of warrants.

October 6, 2014
Man snoozing in motel lobby has long list of warrants.

The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com and Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Mason County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a 39-year-old Holland man Saturday night and charged him with counts of unwanted person and also for several outstanding warrants. At 11:11 p.m., deputies…

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State police weekend report.

October 6, 2014
State police weekend report.

The Michigan State Police Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com and Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. The following was the activity of the Michigan State Police Hart Post in Mason County from Oct. 3 to Oct. 5: Oct. 3, 2014:  9:50 a.m.: Power line down, on fire,…

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