SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Harvest Festival queen competition is still looking for candidates. First rehearsal was held earlier this week but more candidates are being sought. The queen competition has been a tradition with the festival for several decades. It is open to women ages 16- to 20-years-old who reside in Mason County and attend Mason County Central High School,…
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville. Talking, texting and drinking are common car-crash culprits, but there’s another lesser-known cause: fatigue. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and National Sleep Foundation, drowsy driving causes more than 100,000 crashes each year that result in nearly 71,000 injuries and 1,550 fatalities. Recognizing the dangers of drowsy…
Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook. Welcome to the world! Brock Alfred Dotson, the son of Betsy and Brian Dotson of Ludington, was born Aug. 30, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Lux Jacquelyn Terryn, the daughter of Rachel Krieger and Jason Terryn of Ludington, was born Sept. 3,…
By Kate Krieger. MCP Senior Correspondent. LUDINGTON – A building that has been rather bland the past few years is getting a splash of color. The building which once housed Ludington Rec bowling alley is the site of the second of two Love Ludington graffiti murals. Earlier in the summer, a mural was painted on the former Napa building’s east…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TWP. — On the evening of Saturday, Aug. 23, Jody Hanis went through an experience that no one hopes will happen to them. Her husband, Mike, started complaining about having difficulty breathing. He had been stung by a bee. The issue became severe to the point that Jody called 911. At that time, Mason-Oceana 911…
LUDINGTON — The Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held Sunday, Sept. 7. The event begins at 11 a.m. at Waterfront Park with lunch at 11:30 a.m. An opening ceremony will be held at 12:30 p.m. with the one mile walk immediately following. The event will also include a Tai-Chi demonstration before the opening ceremony.
VICTORY TWP. – Country legend Tim McGraw will take the stage at Ludington’s Peterson Auditorium on Sat., Sept, 20, at 7:30 p.m., as the first event in the West Shore Community College 30th Anniversary 2014-15 Performing Arts Series–ALMOST! “Almost” because it is “Almost McGraw,” a tribute to the country giant as performed by McGraw look and sound-alike, Todd Sullivan. Todd Sullivan began…
The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. AMBER TWP. — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office recovered a stolen motorcycle in the 2100 block of West Hansen Road Tuesday at 5:18 p.m. The motorcycle was involved in a case from the Michigan State Police Flint post. Other activity of the sheriff’s office for…
MUSKEGON — The Michigan Irish Music Festival is having a party to celebrate its 15th anniversary called Ar Scoona. The festival will open the pub tent at Heritage Landing on Thursday, September 11th, from 5pm – 11pm, for Muskegon Ar Scoona, which means “On Tap” in Gaelic. The Ar Scoona will feature live entertainment with Seamus Kennedy, Crossbow, Moxie, and Socks in the…
Hunting from a tree stand is a popular way for hunters to enjoy their season, but nearly every year a Michigan hunter is seriously injured or killed falling out of a tree stand. Conservation officers at the Department of Natural Resources remind hunters of the top safety tips when it comes to tree stands. Before a hunt, know your equipment: Read…
VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College students are joining their peers across the country in pledging to complete their degrees and certificates. The College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society is encouraging students to complete their degrees and certificates by hosting “Commit to Complete” signing events this week during the Back to the Books Bash and Michigan Community…
Kathryn Louise Lyon, age 77 of Ludington, went home to Jesus on Sunday, August 31, 2014. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Richard; children, Mark (Tiffany) Lyon of Saratoga, CA., Susan (Steve) Merrill of Lowell, MI; grandchildren, Alexander and Jack Lyon, Aidan Roustan, Zachary and Mackenzie Merrill; sister, Donna J. (Glen) Murphy; and nieces and nephews.…
CUSTER TWP. — A 43-year-old Coldwater, Mich. man was arrested Saturday for allegedly sexually assaulting two girls along the Pere Marquette River. William Joseph Stempien was charged with one count of criminal sexual conduct second degree and one count of CSC fourth degree. He was also charged with possession of analogues, hydrocodone. On August 30 at 4:48 p.m. a Michigan…
LUDINGTON — The north breakwater remains closed today to allow for safe removal of the 34-foot boat that crashed there Sunday night, Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett said. “We have been in contact with the boat salvage company Abrahamson’s Marine this morning and it was decided to keep the north breakwater closed. Salvage activity in and around the vessel will be…
The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000;www.carterlumber.com. Aug. 29 – 8:30 a.m.: Single vehicle rollover crash, no injuries, U.S. 31 and Sugar Grove Rd., Sherman Twp. Scottville Fire Dept. also responded. – 4 p.m.: Gas drive off of $10, Ludington EZ Mart, 5900 block of West U.S. 10, Pere Marquette Twp. –…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) recently announced the addition of Jamie Catlett to the LACA leadership team. Catlett has been hired to oversee outreach and engagement to LACA members, volunteers and the community as a whole. She will also direct customer service and artist selection for the Muse Gift Shop located in the LACA facility.…
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville. If your former home hasn’t sold, your vacant property could fall victim to the elements, system failure, vandalism or burglary. Take steps to lessen the risk for potentially costly issues. Maintain the exterior. Don’t let your property look neglected. Make arrangements to have your lawn mowed or, in winter, your driveway…
The weather is brought to you by Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014: Plentiful sunshine. High 73F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday night: Mostly clear. Low around 60F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset: 8:20 p.m. Sunrise: 7:10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014: Sunny with a high of 76F. Winds SW…
LUDINGTON — Applications for this year’s Ludington Area Center for the Arts Holiday Craft Show are available. The indoor show is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29 at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington. This is the sixth year for the Thanksgiving weekend event which showcases handmade craft items, a Christmas resale shop, the…
LUDINGTON — The north breakwater is closed to facilitate salvage of the boat that crashed Sunday night. See related story.
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — One person was injured after a 34-foot boat hit the north breakwater around 9:30 p.m. Sunday. According to Mason County Sheriff’s Marine Deputy Matt Warmuskerken, the boat was traveling between 25 to 35 mph, heading south. Warmuskerken said captain/owner James Winfield, 68, of Harrison Township, Macomb County, told him that the boat was about…
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