LUDINGTON — If you’re driving on U.S. 10 between Scottville and Ludington this weekend, you will notice an increased police presence. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said law enforcement officers from the sheriff’s office, Michigan State Police and Ludington Police Department are going to be concentrating on patrolling the 5-lane highway. He said officers will be paying extra attention to…
Paul T. Butterfield, father of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul K. Butterfield II, lost his battle with cancer Friday. The younger Butterfield was killed on Sept. 9, 2013 on North Custer Road in Free Soil Township by 19-year-old Eric Knysz of Irons. During Knysz’ trial and sentencing, the elder Butterfield wore a protective mask and had been going through treatment.…
Scottville natives Brian Burwell, Luke Rangel and Edgar Struble have been working on recording the music for the 2014 Billboard Music Awards. The show airs Sunday night on ABC. Luke and Edgar also composed all the incidental music for the show while Brian and friends recorded it last week.
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission will hear another request by a resident to raise chickens in their backyard when it meets Monday for its regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. at city hall, 105 N. Main St. Scottville ordinance does not allow for farm animals to be kept within city limits. However, the ordinance does allow for…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 49-year-old Ludington man Thursday for illegal entry at a business in the 900 block of East Melendy Street. Deputies were called to the scene at 12:01 p.m. Deputies also arrested a 69-year-old Ludington man in the 4400 block of North Lincoln Road, Hamlin Township, for a probation violation.…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission may begin the process of abandoning an unused alley when it meets Monday for its regular meeting. The alley is located between First and Second streets off of Scott Street. “This is an unimproved alley and looking at it you really have a hard time differentiating it from a back yard,”…
LUDINGTON — Dozens of people lined up along the pier to watch the S.S. Badger leave port officially for the first time Friday morning. The first cross-lake sailing of 2014 will be smooth but certainly cold. The first sailing is about a week later than normal. However Bob Manglitz, president of LMC, said he is optimistic about this year’s season…
Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan State Farm Insurance Agency. Whether a fire has begun or the circumstances are right for one to ignite, homeowners may smell danger before seeing smoke or flames. If you sense trouble, act quickly to track down the source of the odor and address the problem. Target your search. Pinpoint the room from which…
By Kate Krieger. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON – As a historical port city, Ludington has rich maritime roots and what better way to celebrate those roots than through the creation of a maritime museum? The Mason County Historical Society will operate the old U.S. Coast Guard station, which is owned by the City of Ludington to establish the new Port of…
The Capitol Report. By Rep. Ray Franz, 101st District of the Michigan House of Representatives. This is the Capitol Report for the week of May 12-16. On Tuesday, the House took up five bills and all passed nearly unanimously. HB 5261 would exempt the sales tax on a vehicle transfer to in-laws. Currently, that exemption exists for all others close relations. Another…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Parent Coalition will hold its bi-monthly Parent Connection meeting on Tuesday, May 27 from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. at Sandcastles Children’s Museum, located at the corner of Ludington Avenue and Harrison Street. Guest speaker for the evening will be Noel Niemann from the Men CAN anti-violence initiative. Dinner, kids’ admission to the museum, and childcare will…
Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook. Welcome to the world! Jameson William Brault, the son of Katelyn and Marvin Brault III of Ludington, was born May 8, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. ] Ava Grey Ferwerda, the daughter of Stacie and Timothy Ferwerda II of Ludington, was born…
PENTWATER — The Pentwater Women’s Club is hosting its eighth annual “Wine and Art by the Water” scholarship benefit on Sunday, May 18 from 2-5 p.m. at the Pentwater Yacht Club on Dover Street. The event will include a silent auction of over 100 items (art, jewelry, gift certificates, etc.), wine tasting of over 55 different wines coordinated by Hansen’s Foods, and delectable gourmet…
LUDINGTON — The boilers of the S.S. Badger were lit up earlier in the week and the ship had its Coast Guard inspection Wednesday, in preparation for Friday’s first sailing of the 2014 season. The Badger is expected to leave Ludington port at 8:30 a.m. A Caribbean themed pirate party shoreline cruise is planned for Saturday, June 7 at 8…
From the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Weekly Fishing Tip: Taking great catch-and-release photos Are you an avid catch-and-release angler? Do you like to take photos of the fish you catch, prior to returning them to the water? Do you know the safest way to take these photos so you ensure the fish can live to be caught another day?…
LUDINGTON — The time of the regular meeting of Ludington City Council scheduled for Monday, May 19 has been changed to 6:30 p.m. The meeting time had previously been 1 p.m. to accommodate a group of school children. The 6:30 p.m. time is actually the normal time of meetings. The meeting notice was posted by the city on May 15…
VICTORY TWP. — Sheriff deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shot cat complaint in the 400 block of West Millerton Road Wednesday at 9:05 a.m. The case, technically classified as malicious destruction of property, remains under investigation. Other activity of the MCSO for May 14, 2014 included: – 6:32 a.m.: Assist to Michigan State Police at a…
The weather report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Thursday, May 15, 2014. Light rain developing by 1 p.m. Cloudy and windy. Temperatures steady near 40 F. Winds N at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Sunset: 9:05 p.m. Tonight. A shower or two possible this evening with partly cloudy skies overnight. Low around 35…
LUDINGTON – Sportsman’s Irish Pub is hosting Bottles & Brushes: Acrylic Painting Workshop with Cheri Petri on Wednesday, May 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. This event is sponsored by Ludington Area Center for the Arts and the proceeds earned will benefit LACA and their arts education programming. Cheri Petri, a Pentwater artist, graduated with honors from Michigan State University with…
By Kate Krieger. MCP Correspondent. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. – It’s not everyday when a Country Music Award winner and Grammy Award nominee come to a small city like Ludington to perform, but that is about to change. L.A.K.E. (Ludington Area Kingdom Events), a non-denominational organization providing financial assistance to youth groups will be presenting singer/songwriter John Berry in concert at…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central schools will hold an Intensity and Improvement Boys Basketball Camp from June 24 to 27 for children who just completed third, fourth, fifth, sixth or seventh grade. The camp will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and cost is $40 per athlete or $60 per household. Camp features will include concentration on basketball skills,…
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