By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following was sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Gerald Dale Griffin, 51, of 3763 S. Pere Marquette Hwy, Ludington, was found guilty Aug. 20 of domestic violence. He was sentenced to 19 days in jail with credit for 19 days served; must complete 90-day inpatient treatment program at Behavioral Rehab Services…
The new school year begins Tuesday, Sept. 2. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole is asking drivers to be aware of school buses and the young passengers they are carrying. “We are encouraging drivers to cut down distractions and concentrate on the road as kids of all ages get back to school,” Sheriff Cole said. “Children are often eager to get…
The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Friday, August 29, 2014: Widespread showers and thunderstorms developing by early afternoon. Cloudy with temperatures warming into the mid to upper 70s. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Tonight: Variable clouds with scattered thunderstorms. Low 68F. Winds S at 10 to…
The traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall will be on display at Ludington City Park until Sunday, Aug. 31. For more information, click on the Mason County Allied Veterans Wall Project website here. By Kate Krieger. Senior Correspondent. LUDINGTON – On August 5, 1964, Everett Alvarez became the first American pilot to be shot down and taken prisoner in the Vietnam…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TWP. — The community is helping out a person who has devoted her life to helping others. On Saturday and Sunday, a fundraising event will be held to help out Jamie Spore. The 32-year-old Ludington resident was born with spina bifida. She is paraplegic with limited sensation above the knee and uses a wheelchair to…
Willadeen “Billie” Rader, age 89 of Branch, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Billie was born on November 15, 1924 in Oceana County, the daughter of John and Olga (Holtz) Teichthesen, and graduated from Montague High School with the class of 1942. On November 11, 1944, she married Richard “Dick” Rader in Montague and they celebrated…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Area Senior Center has several events planned in observance of National Healthy Aging Month. – Wednesday, Sept. 10, 17, 24 at 10:30 a.m.: Nicole Smith, health educator from Health Dept. District #10, will be speaking about healthy weight, exercising and commitments to eating more fresh foods. – Thursday, Sept. 11 at 12:45 p.m.: Rite Aid Pharmacy…
Weekly Fishing Tip: Catching big pike in the summer Most anglers consider winter the best time to catch a trophy-sized pike, but following a few key pointers can make summer pike fishing worthwhile. When it’s very warm out think about where pike will hide – places with cooler water. These spots include along the thermocline, where coldwater streams/rivers flow into…
The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Thursday, Aug. 27, 2014: Partly cloudy skies. High 72F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Thursday night: Scattered thunderstorms developing overnight. Low 59F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Sunset: 7:05 a.m. Sunrise: 8:28 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, 2014: High of…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. HART — Even though Deb McCarthy of Hesperia did not fight on the frontlines of the Vietnam War, she knows all too well the horrors it caused. McCarthy was at the Oceana County Fairgrounds Wednesday for the Vietnam Traveling Wall’s departure to Ludington with her husband, Ken. They rode their motorcycle along with several other…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. HART — As 500-plus bikers converged upon the Oceana County Fairgrounds Wednesday to escort the Vietnam Traveling Wall to Ludington, many of them had interesting stories to tell. One of those bikers is 65-year-old Dearborn native Bill Errante, a Vietnam veteran who suffers from the effects of Agent Orange. He has diabetes and other health…
By Kate Krieger. MCP Senior Correspondent. LUDINGTON – Serving a two-year commitment in the United States Army from 1969-1971, Ludington summer resident, Chuck Patrello still isn’t too sure why the United States was in Vietnam in the first place. “It didn’t make any sense why we were there,” Chuck said. “I’m glad I did what I did though.” Chuck served…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — An estimated 800 motorcycles escorted the traveling Vietnam Memorial from Hart to Ludington City Park this afternoon.
SHERMAN TWP. — North Custer Road will be closing between Sugar Grove and Decker roads beginning Sept. 2 for approximately three weeks, due to culvert replacement. Traffic may use Tuttle, Sugar Grove and Decker roads as detours during the closure period.
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. MANISTEE — West Shore Community College President Charles Dillon waived his arraignment on a drunken driving charge and is scheduled for a pretrial conference at 10 a.m., Sept. 17. Dillon was listed on the docket for arraignment this morning in 85th District Court. Dillon, 64, has been charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, high…
The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by 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, Aug. 26, 2014: – 9:57 a.m.: Two vehicle broadside crash, no injuries, Hawley and Brye roads, Summit Twp. – 10:53 a.m.: Traffic hazard, subject walking in roadway, U.S. 10 and Meyers Rd.,…
HART — The traveling Vietnam Memorial wall will be escorted by dozens of motorcycles this afternoon. The group will leave the Oceana County Fairgrounds at 3 p.m., traveling north on State Street then to Oceana Drive north to Pere Marquette Highway. It will turn west on U.S. 10 to Gaylord Avenue in Ludington.
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — John Hosier, Jr. grew up in Big Rapids listening to the tales of World War II from his father and uncles. In January 1967 it was John’s time to serve his country. He enlisted into the Army and was assigned as a paratrooper. In late 1967 he was injured while serving with a long…
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