LUDINGTON — A Branch Township man was sentenced to one year in the Mason County Jail today in 51st Circuit Court. On April 23, Larry Cress, 50, pleaded guilty to growing over 20 but less than 200 marijuana plants in his house at 8946 E. U.S. 10. Cress was arrested May 28, 2013 by the State, Sheriffs, Chiefs Enforcement Narcotics…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC), Grand Valley State University (GVSU), and Williams and Works will be hosting a presentation of the Draft West Michigan Water Trail Plan in the Tuesday, June 24 at 5 p.m. WMEAC, GVSU and Williams and Works have been studying the area between Benton Harbor to Ludington for nearly a…
Marie Ann Sanborn, age 69 of Ludington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 8, 2014. Marie was born on September 8, 1944 in North Judson, Indiana to Emil and Sophie (Skowronski) Wolfe. She was baptized and made her first communion at St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in North Judson. At the age of 10, her…
Rex Edward Thomsen aged 61 of Scottville died suddenly on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at his home. Rex was born on October 17, 1952 in Storm Lake, Iowa, the son of Eggert A. and Alberta L. (Kaskadden) Thomsen, and served his country during the Vietnam Conflict with the United States Marine Corps. While in the Corps, he served as a drill instructor,…
LUDINGTON — The Zonta Club of Ludington will hold a reception for retired business and professional women on Wednesday, June 11 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Longfellow Towers Community Room, 301 E. Court St. The theme is “fiesta.” It will feature Carrie Kosla who will entertain guests with her favorite songs of Mexico. An update on Zonta’s local and…
AMBER TWP. — A women’s candidate forum is being held at this month’s meeting of the Ludington Area Tea Party, Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at the Gospel Light Baptist Church located at 105 N. Dennis Rd, Ludington. Attending will be 51st Circuit Court judge candidate Susan K. Sniegowski, along with county commission first district candidate Susan Boes;…
The weather and beach report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Increasing clouds with temperatures rising to near 75 F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset: 9:28 p.m. Tonight. Cloudy this evening with showers after midnight. Low 58 F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Wednesday,…
SCOTTVILLE — Squires Family Care Chiropractic will host a Community Appreciation Party in its parking lot on Friday, June 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will include free bratwursts, hot dogs and refreshments along with an antique car display from the Pere Marquette Motoring Club. Squires Family Care Chiropractic is located at 414 W. U.S. 10 just east…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Ludington Soccer Club will hold its fall registration on June 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. and July 17 from 6 to 8 p.m.; both will be at the United Methodist Church of Ludington at 5810 Bryant Rd. After July 17 registrations will only be placed upon availability. Contact Kristi Larsen with questions at 231-690-9591 for…
By Kate Krieger. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – It’s not everyday when a passion in life could become a reality, but for Ludington resident, Tyler Reed it might just happen. Reed, 22, has been a musician since the around the age of 8 when he started playing the drums. He sang throughout his high school career and about a year and…
SCOTTVILLE – This week’s Tuesday night Scottville Clown Band Shell Concert Series will feature Tyler John Reed of the Whiskey Rebels and he will be joined by friend and musician, Shayla Janae O’Brien. Both native Ludington residents, Reed and O’Brien have been playing music around the area and are excited to team up for this special performance at 7 p.m.,…
HAMLIN TWP. — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Parks and Recreation Division, Michigan Sea Grant (Michigan State University Extension and the University of Michigan), and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality will host a Dangerous Currents Workshop Tuesday, June 10 at Ludington State Park. Information will be geared toward educating local, state and federal parks personnel, emergency responders, volunteers, researchers,…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Schools Board of Education will hold a public hearing on its proposed 2014-2015 budget on Monday, June 16 at 6 p.m. at the Central Business Office, 809 E. Tinkham Ave. A copy of the proposed budget is available for review at the CBO during the business week between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The property…
The Mason County Eastern High School class of 1964 is planning a 50th anniversary reunion for Aug. 23-24 to be held at Custer VFW. Committee members are in search of the following members of the class: Doris Mahan, Ken Schulz, Larry Snyder, and Don Wheaton. Anyone having information on how to contact these individuals is asked to contact Bruce Budzynski. 231-843-9266 e-mail BruceB4788@aol.com
EDEN TWP. — A 14-year-old Eaton Rapids boy was severely injured Sunday afternoon in a golf cart accident in southeastern Mason County. Spencer Matthews received a head injury after he was ejected from the golf cart he was riding about 5 p.m., according to Chief Deputy Steve Hansen of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. “We don’t know at this time…
The weather and beach report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Monday, June 9, 2014. Partly cloudy with temperatures rising to near 71 F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset: 9:28 p.m. Tonight. Some clouds. Low 52 F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday, June 10, 2014. A mix of clouds and sun early,…
LUDINGTON – The Ludington Area Arts Council, a community arts organization that cultivates access to and advocacy for the arts and culture in west Michigan, is celebrating a decade of growth and revealing a new brand direction for the future at its annual meeting and open house on Tuesday, June 17 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER TWP. — One person was injured this morning during a pole barn fire on East Wilson Road. Firefighters were called to the Maple Wood Farm, owned by Ron and Neva Wood, about 9 a.m. The barn was fully engulfed when the first unit from Custer Fire Dept. arrived on scene between Darr and Tuttle roads.…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday: – Albert Eugene Benjamin, 41, of 605 Seventh St., Ludington, was found guilty April 15 of attempted failure to register. He was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 88 days served; serve 90 days forthwith (already served); serve 77 days on…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felony – Casey Michael Fisher, 37, of 939 E. Decker Rd., Scottville, was arrested June 2 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of interfering with electronic communication device and a second count of domestic violence. A…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Kristopher Thomas Marshall, 32, of 143 N. Jebavy Dr., Apt. 4, was found guilty May of animal cruelty/abandonment and sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 90 days discretionary jail for one year; $291.62 in restitution; and a…
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