High in upper 70s today

August 1, 2014
High in upper 70s today

Today, we would like to welcome a new sponsor for our weather report. Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com.  Friday, Aug. 1, 2014: Sunny. High 77F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy skies. Low 57F. Winds light and variable. Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014: Sunny with a high of 75F. Winds WSW at 8 mph. Overnight,…

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Teens who died in crash leave behind a baby daughter

July 31, 2014
Teens who died in crash leave behind a baby daughter

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Two Scottville area teens — a mother and father of a 5-month-old girl — died Thursday afternoon after a two vehicle crash on South Pere Marquette Highway. Casey O’Brien, 19, and Nick Smith, 18, died as a result of injuries sustained when the vehicle they were in collided with a semi truck.…

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More details released on PM Highway double fatal crash

July 31, 2014
More details released on PM Highway double fatal crash

UPDATED at 4:50 p.m. Ages released.  By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Two people are dead following a car/semi crash at noon today on South Pere Marquette Highway near the southbound U.S. 31 onramp. The crash occurred when a southbound Chevrolet Cavalier attempted a U-turn, in doing so it turned into path of a southbound semi-truck/trailer, owned by…

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Police still searching for MDOP suspects

July 31, 2014

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department continues to seek assistance in the identification of two individuals who are suspects in multiple car larcenies and slashing of tires. On July 15 between the hours of 1 and 6 a.m. the Ludington Police Department responded to multiple car larceny/ malicious destruction of property complaints. In all cases the vehicles were either broken…

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2 dead following PM Highway crash

July 31, 2014
2 dead following PM Highway crash

UPDATED. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Two people are dead following a car/semi crash on Pere Marquette Highway. The crash occurred shortly after noon on Thursday. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, a small Chevrolet car was making a U-turn just south of the southbound U.S. 31 onramp when it drove into the path of an…

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1 dead following car/semi crash on PM Highway

July 31, 2014
1 dead following car/semi crash on PM Highway

MCP will not post any other details or photographs of the vehicles until the sheriff’s office has notified families of the crash.  By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — One person is dead following a car/semi crash on Pere Marquette Highway. The crash occurred shortly after noon on Thursday. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, a small Chevrolet…

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Judge will decide in 2 weeks if Phillips case to be bound over

July 31, 2014
Judge will decide in 2 weeks if Phillips case to be bound over

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — The decision of binding the murder case against a 22-year-old Victory Township man will be made within the next two weeks. Closing arguments were held this morning in the 79th District Court preliminary examination against Sean Michael Phillips. The hearing was held today after a three month adjournment. Sean Michael Phillips of Victory Township,…

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Sheriff’s office looking for B&E suspect

July 31, 2014
Sheriff’s office looking for B&E suspect

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Raymond Allen Anthony, 37. Allen is wanted on two felony burglary warrants out of Mason County. One of the warrants carries six counts of breaking and entering. The warrants stem from B&E cases at Marek’s Auto Parts, Alway’s Antiques and Alway’s Service Center, all in…

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Old engine show starts today

July 31, 2014
Old engine show starts today

SCOTTVILLE — The 41st annual Western Michigan Old Engine Club show kicked off today at Scottville Riverside Park. Admission is $5 for adults; kids 12 and under are free. Today’s highlight activity includes a garden tractor dead weight pull beginning at 2 p.m. The show continues through Saturday. For a schedule of events, click here.

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Custer man injured following bicycle crash

July 31, 2014

CUSTER TWP. — A 33-year-old Custer man was injured Wednesday at 9:37 a.m. following a bicycle crash on U.S. 10 and Darr Rd. The man apparently fell over his handlebars while traveling on U.S. 10. He was transported to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital by Life EMS ambulance where he was treated for his injuries. Responding to the scene were Mason…

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Duo promises upbeat country show

July 31, 2014
Duo promises upbeat country show

LUDINGTON — The third annual West Shore Bank Rhythm & Dunes concert series continues at 7 p.m. Saturday night at Waterfront Park with Megastars of Country. The group consists of Larry Turner and Doug Brewin. The two perform as George Strait and Alan Jackson and then come together as Brooks & Dunn, to give an exciting and upbeat country concert.…

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Lamprey display among many new exhibits at fair’s Community Center

July 31, 2014
Lamprey display among many new exhibits at fair’s Community Center

MCP’s coverage of the 78th Western Michigan Fair is brought to you through the generous support of FloraCraft of Ludington, www.FloraCraft.com and Squires Family Chiropractic, 414 E. U.S. 10, Scottville; 231-757-3356; www.drlewissquires.com. The fair will be held Tuesday, Aug. 5 through Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Mason County Fairgrounds on U.S. 10 east of Ludington.  By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A…

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Man accused of murdering baby to appear in court Thursday

July 30, 2014
Man accused of murdering baby to appear in court Thursday

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — After a three month adjournment, the murder case against the man accused of murdering his 4-month-old daughter will continue Thursday morning. Sean Michael Phillips of Victory Township, is charged with the June 2011 murder of Katherine Phillips, who was 4-months-old when she disappeared. He is currently serving a 10- to 15-year prison sentence for…

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2 opportunities for free movies this week

July 30, 2014
2 opportunities for free movies this week

Movie lovers have a chance to take advantage of two free movie screenings this week. On Thursday, “The Nut Job” will be shown at Ludington City Park at dusk. This is the first of four movies that will showing there. The other movies are: “Despicable Me 2,” Aug. 7; “Lego Movie,” Aug. 14 and “Frozen,” Aug. 21. On Friday, “Mirror…

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Donor offers 50 percent match for art center fund raising

July 30, 2014

LUDINGTON – The Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) announced today the launch of a 50/50 Fund Your Center matching fundraising campaign thanks to the support of an anonymous patron through the Mason County Community Foundation. In order to receive the matching money, LACA must raise $50,000 by Nov. 1, 2014, and the donor will match it with an…

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‘Diamonds & Boots’ fair royalty to be crowned Aug. 3

July 30, 2014
‘Diamonds & Boots’ fair royalty to be crowned Aug. 3

MCP’s coverage of the 78th Western Michigan Fair is brought to you through the generous support of FloraCraft of Ludington, www.FloraCraft.com and Squires Family Chiropractic, 414 E. U.S. 10, Scottville; 231-757-3356; www.drlewissquires.com. The fair will be held Tuesday, Aug. 5 through Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Mason County Fairgrounds on U.S. 10 east of Ludington.  By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. PERE MARQUETTE TWP.…

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Franz encouraging voters to vote yes on Prop. 1

July 29, 2014
Franz encouraging voters to vote yes on Prop. 1

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  Next Tuesday voters will be asked to decide on Proposal 1, officially known as Michigan Use Tax and Community Stabilization Share. In a nutshell, the proposal is providing an alternative source of income to municipalities in place of the state’s elimination of the personal property tax. It is not a tax increase, however. Many people who…

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WSCC offers grandparent college

July 29, 2014

VICTORY TWP. – Registration is now open for West Shore Community College’s Grand College Experience which will take place on Fri., August 15, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., on the campus. This Grandparents College offers community members the unique opportunity to spend time with a grandchild, niece, nephew, or young friend in a fun and educational setting. Sessions include: Start and…

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One week ’til the fair

July 29, 2014
One week ’til the fair

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The 78th Western Michigan Fair kicks off one week from today at the Mason County Fairgrounds on U.S. 10 just east of Ludington. From today through opening day, Mason County Press will feature a series of stories about this year’s fair. These stories are brought to you through the generous support of…

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Probate Court hosting child welfare law conference

July 29, 2014

VICTORY TWP. — The Mason County Probate Court is hosting a child welfare law conference and training at West Shore Community College on Friday August 1, 2014, starting at 8:30 a.m.  Participants will include judges, attorneys, prosecutors, court staff, Department of Human Services workers and supervisors, private agency workers and CASA volunteers.  The program will discuss child protective law and…

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Gasta has become western Michigan’s premier Celtic duo

July 29, 2014
Gasta has become western Michigan’s premier Celtic duo

Tonight at Scottville Clown Band Shell. SCOTTVILLE – This week’s Tuesday night Scottville Clown Band Shell Concert Series will feature Gasta. Formed in 2009 and hailing from Oceana County, Nathan Wright and Jonathan Misner have been playing music around the area and are excited for this special performance at 7 p.m., tonight. MCP Senior Correspondent, Kate Krieger met up with…

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