PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 31-year-old Scottville man Wednesday in the McDonald’s restaurant parking lot. The man was wanted on two outstanding warrants from Kent County friend of the court, arrears of $26,293 and $2,156. Friend of the court warrants are typically for past due child support payments. Deputies also arrested a 37-year-old…
The following fishing report is from the Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources. Fishing patterns are slowly moving into the summer mode. Water temperatures on the Great Lakes are still cold especially Lake Superior which still has ice. The inland lakes are warming at a very slow pace. SOUTHEAST LOWER PENINSULA Lake Erie: Walleye fishing was still sporadic, but starting to heat…
The weather and beach report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Lake Michigan water temperatures: Stearns Park Beach, Ludington: 49 F Big Sable Point: 48 F Manistee: 46 F Summit Park: 49 F Charles Mears State Park, Pentwater: 45 F Thursday, May 29, 2014: Sunny. High 71 F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset:…
LUDINGTON – Several returning artists and crafters, along with some new faces, will be seen at the third annual Lighthouse Festival Arts and Crafts Show on Saturday, June 7. The one-day show is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison Street. Admission is $1; children 12 and under free. The popular Maritime…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Police arrested fugitives Tyler Joel Griffin, 22, and Kayleigh Lynn Clark, 25 this afternoon at an apartment at 308 W. Court St. The two were wanted on warrants from Mason and Oceana counties. Police have been searching for the duo since they were spotted Saturday near House of Flavors Restaurant on Ludington Avenue. After…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. PENTWATER — Down at the end of Hancock Street there is a magical place. It’s a place where children sail Oceans, explore islands and play with dragons. It’s a place of magic, mystery and adventure. It’s Storybook Village. The store opened in July 2011, the creation of Barbara and Tom Sims. Barbara is a retired teacher…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Members of the Gardening Angels of White Pine Village gathered Wednesday morning to pay tribute to a friend of the village. The group dedicated a tree in honor of Don Gohn. Don had been a resident of Tamarac Village in Hamlin Township since 1993. He was a retired teacher, wrestling coach and…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 31-year-old Ludington man on an outstanding warrant for non-sufficient fund check out of Manistee County Tuesday morning. The man was arrested following a traffic stop at Pere Marquette Highway and Conrad Road at 2:50 a.m. Other activity of the sheriff’s office for Tuesday, May 27, 2014 included: 5:40…
LUDINGTON — At its May 15 meeting, the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted in support of the August 2014 ballot question to dedicate revenues to local units of government in order to provide reimbursement of personal property tax revenues. Legislation to begin phase-out of Michigan’s business personal property tax was recently signed into law…
VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s List for the 2014 Winter Semester. Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors and full-time students with a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.749 receive honors. Part-time students are eligible for the Dean’s List when their accumulating grade point averages…
Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook. Welcome to the world! Jimena Aureli Lopez, the daughter of Arely and Jose Lopez of Walkerville, was born May 27, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Jordan Dean McCann, the son of Courtney LaBar and Brandon McCann of Hart, was born May 26, 2014…
LUDINGTON — If you find that you are wanting to down-size or clean out a closet, consider donating your gently-used smaller items to the Ludington Area Center for the Arts to be sold in its resale shop on June 7. The arts center is hosting the third annual Maritime Magic Lighthouse Festival Arts and Crafts Show on Saturday, June 7 from 10…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. Among the agenda items is a lease on South Hamlin school, located at the corner of Decker and Lincoln roads. Oaktree Academy, an early child development center, is seeking to lease the site. See related story. Also on the agenda is the…
VICTORY TWP. – Registration for West Shore Community College’s summer and fall semesters is underway for first-time, returning, and guest students and will continue to the first week of each term’s classes. The summer semester runs from June 2 through July 25. The fall semester begins September 3and ends December 19. Students who register early for classes have the best selection of courses,…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers for Gus Busters, court monitor, for the 2014 Gus Macker 3-on-3 Charity Basketball Tournament. The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, June 21, 2014 and Sunday, June 22, 2014. The Ludington Gus Macker 3-on-3 Charity Basketball Tournament is considered the premier Gus Macker Tournament in the nation and is…
In an effort to reduce traffic crashes and injuries on U.S.10 between Ludington and Scottville local law enforcement placed extra patrols along that stretch of highway this past weekend. Agencies participating included Michigan State Police, Mason County Sheriff’s Office and Ludington Police Department. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole reported that during a four hour block of high traffic volumes officers…
Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office were kept busy over the weekend with various complaints. However, the sheriff reported that no significant traffic crashes occurred. 05/23 @ 6:00 AM Car/Deer crash, no injuries, Scottville & Beard (Eden Township) 05/23 @ 7:50 AM Car/Deer crash, no injuries, Pere Marquette Hwy & Deren (Summit Township) 05/23 @ 7:52 AM Traffic hazard (vehicle…
The weather and beach report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Tuesday, May 27, 2014. A few showers this morning with isolated thunderstorms developing during the afternoon. High around 65 F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. Sunset: 9:18 a.m. Tonight. Isolated thunderstorms early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Low 5 1…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees have announced the winner of the 2014 Freedom Festival logo contest. The logo designed by Tim McKinney of Custer was chosen by the Freedom Festival Planning Committee as the winning entry in the 2014 Freedom Festival Logo Contest. McKinney’s logo design will be featured on the Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival T-shirts, as well…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Boat Club will be holding a Family Fun Fish Fest on Saturday, June 7 from 7 to 11 a.m. on Pere Marquette Lake. It will also hold its third annual Blessing of the Boats at noon that day. The event will include Bass Pro fisherman Chris Kohnke who will provide a special casting clinic for kids.…
Marion Joseph “Tye” Tykoski, age 90 of Manistee, Michigan died at his home on Sunday, May 25, 2014 after a battle with cancer. He was born on November 17, 1923 in Manistee, Michigan, son of the late Nick and Martha (Rozga) Tyczkowski. He was a veteran, serving in the United States Army during World War II, from February 24, 1943…
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