By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. On Thursday the annual Scottville Harvest Festival begins. This three-day festival is a Mason County tradition that goes back to the early part of the 20th century. As a kid growing up in the Scottville area, it was always something we looked forward to. The festival was created as a way for the merchants to say…
VICTORY TWP. – A delegation from West Shore Community College is joining over 360 representatives from Michigan’s 28 community colleges for the 2014 Student Success Summit, hosted by the Michigan Community College Association’s Michigan Center for Student Success, on Sept. 18 and 19, at Michigan State University in East Lansing. The two-day Summit is an annual event featuring presentations from national…
LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has announced the appointment of Dore Szoboszlay as Human Resource Officer. Szoboszlay will be responsible for guiding and supporting in the areas of performance management, employee relations, hiring, benefits administration and compliance. “With more than 18 years of human resources experience, as well as a valuable background in banking, Dore brings with her a proven record…
Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook. Welcome to the world! Joshua Jared Walters LeClair, the son of Elizabeth Walters LeClair and Brandon LeClair of Ludington, was born Sept. 12, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Benjamin Spencer Montie, the son of Sheree and Shane Montie of Walkerville, was born Sept. 16,…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Mason County Parent Coalition will hold a Parent Connection meeting on Tuesday, September 30 from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of Ludington. The topic will be to see what participating parents would like the coalition to accomplish over the next year and how goals can be achieved. Dinner and childcare will be provided and…
LANSING – Filming of the movie “Believe” will begin in Manistee later this week. The Michigan Film Office announced today that the movie has been approved for incentives from the state. The movie “Grain,” which will be filmed in Detroit, also received incentives. “While these two projects tell very different stories, they both are tapping into the talented crew and iconic locations…
Today, we begin a series called “Survivor Stories.” The series will feature stories of area residents who have overcome challenges in their lives, physically, mentally and spiritually. The series is being sponsored by All Access Care of Ludington. Located at 329 N. Jebavy Dr. in Pere Marquette Township, 231-425-4544, www.all-access-care.com. Survivor Stories will run on the first and third Saturday…
The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 23-year-old Ludington man Monday afternoon for domestic violence and also for an outstanding friend of the court warrant. The arrest took place at 7:08 p.m. on Daisy Lane. Other activity of the sheriff’s…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TWP. — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees voted Monday to terminate President Charles Dillon’s pay while he is on administrative leave. The board also unanimously voted to consult an attorney on Dillon’s status with the college. Dillon has been on paid administrative leave since early August when he was arrested and charged…
LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette and Mason County Prosecutor Paul Spaniola today announced they will appeal 79th District Court Judge Peter Wadel’s dismissal of the open murder charge against Sean Phillips, 23, of Victory Township, in the death of his daughter, Katherine Phillips, the Mason County infant missing for two years and known as “Baby Kate” in the media.…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Judge Pete Wadel has ruled that there is not enough evidence to charge Sean Phillips with the murder of his infant daughter, Katherine “Baby Kate” Phillips. In July, a preliminary examination was held in 79th District Court to show probable cause that the prosecution had enough evidence to charge Phillips with open murder. Phillips…
Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. On Friday, there will be a special ceremony at Historic White Pine Village in Pere Marquette Township celebrating the launching of two culture trails, each honoring the heritage of agriculture in Mason County. The purpose of these trails is to present the visitor to our area with an experience beyond the traditional beach and camping…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Two new cultural trails open this Friday in Mason and Oceana counties. A Barn Quilt Trail and Agricultural Trail will be officially dedicated this Friday at 10 a.m. at Historic White Pine Village, when the final barn quilt of the 10 on the trail will be hoisted onto the village’s Jorrisen Barn using a traditional “block-and-tackle” pulley system. The Barn Quilt Trail includes 10 barns in Mason County, each…
The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office made five arrests over the weekend, including two for drunk driving, two for stealing and one for a parole violation. The activity of the office for the weekend of Sept. 12, 13 and 14, 2014 included: Sept. 12: –…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TWP. — When the West Shore Community College Board of Trustees meets later this afternoon, it will take action to appoint an acting president. President Charles Dillon has been on administrative leave since he was suspended with pay in early August. Dillon has been charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (see related story…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Optimist Club members are gearing up for several events that will occur at the Optimist Hall during next weekend’s Harvest Festival. On Saturday, Sept. 20, club members will be serving breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon, serving eggs, sausage, pancakes, juice and coffee; Adults $6 nd children under 12 – $3. The club’s popcorn wagon will…
Moonlighting. A blog by Judy Cools. Today, readers and friends, I would like to give you some homework…. ask you to listen as you may have never listened before to your everyday conversations. We all hear stories. Stories at home, stories at work, stories at holiday gatherings, and stories from acquaintances as well as from close friends. You may have…
LUDINGTON – Once again Checkers Morton will open the LACA Main Stage Series. Checkers Morton is a new age/jazz ensemble founded in Grand Haven. It will perform, Thursday, September 25 at 7:30 p.m. This ensemble features some of the best musicians in the area: Dave Collee on bass, Gus VanStee on keys, Jim Beegle on trumpet, flueglehorn, congas and flute,…
MANISTEE — Pure Flix and 10 West Studios will be having an extras casting call on Monday, September 15, from 4:30-9 p.m at the Days Inn of Manistee for the upcoming movie “Believe.” The studios are asking for dedicated members of the local communities to bring life and reality to this production, “Believe”. There will be compensation for these roles. Please bring…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — There is a new voice for Mason County’s neglected and abused children. Mason County Family Court recently became part of the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children program. CASA for Children is a network of 951 community-based programs that recruit, train and support citizen-volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and…
LANSING — State Rep. Ray Franz read the final roll call for Custer Fire Chief John Allison during a special Sept. 11 Memorial Service in the Michigan House of Representatives on Thursday as part of a ceremony that also honors first responders who lost their lives in the line of duty in Michigan the past year. Allison died Oct. 8, 2013, from…
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