Ludington to consider fireworks ban

August 11, 2014

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council is considering tightening the city’s fireworks ordinance. The council will have a first reading of a proposed change to the ordinance during its regular meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. “In response to some residents complaining about the noise and disruption caused by the repeated discharge of fireworks late at night, I…

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Family emergency preparedness topic of parent coalition meeting

August 11, 2014

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Parent Coalition will hold a Parent Connection meeting on Tuesday, August 19 from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. at Sandcastles Children’s Museum in Ludington. Guest speaker for the evening will be Elizabeth Reimink, coordinator of Mason County Emergency Management with a presentation on family emergency preparedness.  Dinner, kids’ admission to the museum, and childcare will be provided and all…

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Long.Short.Short. A trip to St. Joseph Island

August 11, 2014
Long.Short.Short. A trip to St. Joseph Island

C Notes. A blog by George C. Wilson.  There are, if you care to take the trip, great sights to see within an easy day’s drive of west Michigan. That is not new information to anyone who has traveled in the Great Lakes basin.  The lakes provide wonderment in locations both famous and unknown throughout the region.  People do tend…

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Grants and loans for businesses topic of workshop

August 11, 2014

BEAR LAKE — Grants and loans for businesses available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development will be the topic for a workshop set for Tuesday, August 12, 2014 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Bear Lake Methodist Church, located at 7861 Main Street. Alan Anderson, area specialist for USDA Rural Development will talk about a menu of opportunities for businesses…

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National parks photography exhibit at arts center

August 11, 2014
National parks photography exhibit at arts center

LUDINGTON – In September, Ludington Area Center for the Arts will be hosting an exhibit of original photography from Karen West entitled National Parks Road Trip.  The images chronicle Karen’s journey over the past four years as she visited many of the National Parks – a journey she will continue in October along the East Coast and in the Southeast states.…

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WSCC to hold fall kick off celebration

August 11, 2014
WSCC to hold fall kick off celebration

VICTORY TWP.  – A campus-wide event for new and returning students and parents will be held at West Shore Community College on Thursday, August 28, from 6 – 8:30 p.m. “WSCC Connections: Fall Kick-Off Celebration,” is a free event and open to all students and their parents.  Students who are new to WSCC and first-time college students are especially encouraged to attend. Attendees…

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Man accused of running over teacher Scott Dumas to appear in court Tuesday

August 11, 2014
Man accused of running over teacher Scott Dumas to appear in court Tuesday

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The man who is accused of running over Mason County Central Middle School teacher Scott Dumas in a grocery store parking lot is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday. Brian Keith Blackburn, 24, of 603 N. Delia St.is scheduled to appear in 51st Circuit Court at 2:30 p.m. Blackburn last appeared in court on…

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Ludington man arrested for assaulting officer

August 11, 2014
Ludington man arrested for assaulting officer

  The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. SCOTTVILLE — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 34-year-old Ludington man early Sunday morning for resisting arrest and assaulting an officer in the 500 block of South Main St., City of Scottville. Deputies were dispatched to a disturbance/assault call in Scottville around…

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College trustees will hold special meeting to evaluate president’s recent conduct

August 11, 2014
College trustees will hold special meeting to evaluate president’s recent conduct

VICTORY TWP. — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting today at 7 p.m. to discuss the recent alleged conduct of President Charles Dillon. Last Wednesday night, Dillon was arrested by Manistee Police Department and charged with operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor. According to Board of Trustees Chairman James Jensen,…

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Thunderstorms possible this morning

August 11, 2014
Thunderstorms possible this morning

The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com.  Monday, August 11, 2014: Scattered thunderstorms in the morning, then mainly cloudy during the afternoon with thunderstorms likely. High 76F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Low 58F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of…

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Fair horse winners

August 10, 2014
Fair horse winners

MCP’s coverage of the 78th Western Michigan Fair is brought to you through the generous support of FloraCraft of Ludington, www.FloraCraft.com and Squires Family Chiropractic, 414 E. U.S. 10, Scottville; 231-757-3356; www.squireschiropractic.com.  The Western Michigan Fair ended Saturday night. These photographs are of the first place winners of the fair week’s 4-H horse competitions.

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Protect your kids from hot cars

August 10, 2014
Protect your kids from hot cars

Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville.  Children are especially vulnerable in the warm summer months because their body temperatures increase three to five times faster than adults’. In fact, KidsAndCars.org found that an average of 38 kids die each year from heatstroke after being left in a vehicle. Help keep your kids safe in and around…

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Garden of earthly delights

August 10, 2014
Garden of earthly delights

Moonlighting. A blog by Judy Cools. Ahhh….  the garden!  What a deep well of reward from so little effort!  The bright flowers reward us constantly from stairs, decks, and patio tables.  They are happy, they are cheerful.  So bright against the dark green woods, they are well worth the one afternoon of planting, for a whole season of smiles. Vegetables…

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Welcome to the world! Recent births.

August 8, 2014
Welcome to the world! Recent births.

Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook.  Welcome to the world! Elyse Margene Lindbloom, the daughter of Lindsey and Dylan Lindbloom of Ludington, was born Aug. 6, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Ronnie Gonzalez, the son of Mona and Miguel Gonzalez, Sr. of Hart, was born Aug. 6, 2014…

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79th District Court arraignments

August 8, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District magistrate: Felonies – Gene Robert Foster, 40, of 106 E. Pere Marquette, Ludington, was arrested Aug. 2 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of controlled substance, possession of marijuana, second offense. A preconference is set for Aug. 11 at…

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Police assault yields jail term

August 8, 2014

Recent Mason County court sentencings. LUDINGTON — A 23-year-old Pentwater man was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday to one year in jail for a June 24 conviction of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer. Kyle Alan Burchart of 6586 N. Ridge Rd. pled no contest to the charge. He was ordered to serve 90 days up front with the balance to…

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Sheriff says law enforcement prepared for possible rave

August 8, 2014
Sheriff says law enforcement prepared for possible rave

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said he and other local law enforcement officials are taking very seriously a report that the next big area rave party may be occurring in Mason County this weekend. Cole said his department was contacted by the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office Thursday with information about the next rave. Last…

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Deputies searching for 14-year-old runaway

August 8, 2014
Deputies searching for 14-year-old runaway

The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. SHERMAN TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s help in finding a 14-year-old runaway. Jordan Thomas Wieand, was reported missing at 10:20 a.m. Thursday from his family’s residence on Thunderbird Lane near Ford Lake. He is described as white,…

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