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GRAND RAPIDS — Two local artists are in the final 20 of the annual Art Prize competition, which is in its final day of voting. Jilly Barnes of Pentwater ranks in the top 5 of the Three-Dimensional category. Her entry, “Engulfed in Glass” represents four seasons on the shoreline. This large work consists of over 236 pieces of fused glass…
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. SHERMAN TWP. — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a larceny of aluminum loading ramps that was reported Wednesday, Oct. 8, in the 2000 block of US-31.…
The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. SUMMIT TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 28-year-old Hart man Wednesday at 10:32 p.m. on two outstanding criminal bench warrants out of Mason County. The arrest followed a traffic stop at…
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…
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…
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.…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. –…
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…
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,…