Laura M. Lamrock aged 103 of Scottville, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Laura was born on November 4, 1910 in Mason County to Charles and Anna (Pleiness) Stoevsand, and attended Fern School in Eden Township. Her first marriage was to Wilbur Matthews, and he preceded her in death in 1932. She later married Phillip Lamrock on…
The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested two people over the weekend for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. A 52-year-old Ludington man was arrested on Saturday at 11:14 p.m. following a traffic stop at Conrad and Stiles roads in Amber Township. A 59-year-old Ludington man was…
SCOTTVILLE — City residents who have a sewer grinder pump on their property will most likely have to cover the expenses of maintaining the pumps for now on. The city commission is expected to pass a recommendation from the city’s infrastructure committee that changes the city’s policy. City Manager Amy Williams said the issue affects 17 homes. “In the early…
SCOTTVILLE — City commission is expected to approve raising Riverside Park camping rates during its regular meeting tonight. Camping rates at the city-owned park have not been increased since 2006, with the exception of seasonal camping rates which were raised slightly a few years ago, according to City Manager Amy Williams. “The park has some increased costs that hadn’t been…
Moonlighting. A blog by Judy Cools. Yes, I know that Labor Day doesn’t signal a day of really hard work, or the time for birthing babies. It’s a nod to the unions and to workers, and their contribution to our society. However, our Labor Day weekend was of a different sort than celebrating the nation’s workers and flipping some food…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. CARR SETTLEMENT — The end of August and beginning of September means harvest season for area hops farms. Out on the eastern county line, Blake and Anna Tyndall, along with several helpers, have been busy harvesting at Carr Creek Hops Farm on Tyndall Road. The centennial farm (Anna’s family, the Tyndalls, have owned the farm for…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felony – Aidan Scott Hegg, 17, of 112 E. Main St., Hart, was arrested Aug. 27 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer and misdemeanors of possession of marijuana and minor in…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Hillary Nicole Adams, 23, of 3581 45th St., Hamilton, Mich., pled no contest Aug. 26 to operating while impaired by liquor. She was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; outpatient treatment; $1,335 in fines and costs; 93…
Do you own a business in Mason or Oceana counties and want to increase your marketing at an affordable price? Do you know that the largest spending group are those between the ages of 25 and 55? This is also the age group that predominantly relies on the Internet for its news and information. Sixty-seven percent of the readers of…
PENTWATER — Dr. Dave Roseman is the Pentwater Citizen of the Year, and in honor of his accomplishment a dinner is set for Thursday, Sept. 18, at the Pentwater Yacht Club. Tickets are available at the Pentwater Village Hall and through the Pentwater Service Club. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., and dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. Menu choices are…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Ludington Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) will hold its seventh Mom 2 Mom Sale on Saturday, Sept. 20 at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 121 N. Nelson Rd. from 8 a.m .to noon. Vendor tables can be secured for $25 each. Table contracts are available on the Ludington Mom 2 Mom Sale Facebook page, at Cornerstone Baptist Church, or by…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Harvest Festival queen competition is still looking for candidates. First rehearsal was held earlier this week but more candidates are being sought. The queen competition has been a tradition with the festival for several decades. It is open to women ages 16- to 20-years-old who reside in Mason County and attend Mason County Central High School,…
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville. Talking, texting and drinking are common car-crash culprits, but there’s another lesser-known cause: fatigue. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and National Sleep Foundation, drowsy driving causes more than 100,000 crashes each year that result in nearly 71,000 injuries and 1,550 fatalities. Recognizing the dangers of drowsy…
Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook. Welcome to the world! Brock Alfred Dotson, the son of Betsy and Brian Dotson of Ludington, was born Aug. 30, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Lux Jacquelyn Terryn, the daughter of Rachel Krieger and Jason Terryn of Ludington, was born Sept. 3,…
By Kate Krieger. MCP Senior Correspondent. LUDINGTON – A building that has been rather bland the past few years is getting a splash of color. The building which once housed Ludington Rec bowling alley is the site of the second of two Love Ludington graffiti murals. Earlier in the summer, a mural was painted on the former Napa building’s east…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TWP. — On the evening of Saturday, Aug. 23, Jody Hanis went through an experience that no one hopes will happen to them. Her husband, Mike, started complaining about having difficulty breathing. He had been stung by a bee. The issue became severe to the point that Jody called 911. At that time, Mason-Oceana 911…
LUDINGTON — The Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held Sunday, Sept. 7. The event begins at 11 a.m. at Waterfront Park with lunch at 11:30 a.m. An opening ceremony will be held at 12:30 p.m. with the one mile walk immediately following. The event will also include a Tai-Chi demonstration before the opening ceremony.
VICTORY TWP. – Country legend Tim McGraw will take the stage at Ludington’s Peterson Auditorium on Sat., Sept, 20, at 7:30 p.m., as the first event in the West Shore Community College 30th Anniversary 2014-15 Performing Arts Series–ALMOST! “Almost” because it is “Almost McGraw,” a tribute to the country giant as performed by McGraw look and sound-alike, Todd Sullivan. Todd Sullivan began…
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