Jomagrha Vineyards and Winery provides a local taste

June 20, 2014
Jomagrha Vineyards and Winery provides a local taste

By Kate Krieger. MCP Senior Correspondent. As a native of Ludington, I thought it would be a great idea to feature many area businesses that I had either grown up with or businesses that I had become familiar with in the more recent years of my life. I wanted to promote what the businesses had to offer the local area…

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Murder accomplice, shoplifter, weapons violator among circuit court sentences

June 20, 2014
Murder accomplice, shoplifter, weapons violator among circuit court sentences

51st Circuit Court sentencings By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor.  LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Tammi Lynne Spofford, 50, of 8124 8 Mile Rd., Irons, pleaded no contest May 6 to accessory after the fact. She was sentenced June 17 to a minimum of one year and six months…

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Arraignments include assault of police officer

June 20, 2014
Arraignments include assault of police officer

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felony – Patrick Allen Shira, 21, of 504 E. Danaher St., Ludington, was arrested June 16 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer and two counts of domestic violence. A preliminary exam is…

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79th District Court sentencings

June 20, 2014
79th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – John Vernon Griffin, 46, of 7157 Martin Rd., Fountain, was found guilty June 12 of disorderly person – urinating in public and sentenced to $285 in fines and costs. – Sky Angel Hobbs, 23, of 708 E. 5th St., Ludington, was found guilty…

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Births: Welcome to the world!

June 20, 2014
Births: Welcome to the world!

Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook.  Welcome to the world! Chase Steven Jamieson, the son of Stephanie Yeck and Nick Jamieson of Branch, was born June 20, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. If you have a birth announcement to make, you are welcome to email the announcement and…

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Two arrested for domestic assaults

June 20, 2014
Two arrested for domestic assaults

SHERIDAN TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 27-year-old Fountain man Thursday night for domestic assault. The assault took place at in the 1800 block of North Benson Road. Deputies were called at 10:45 p.m. to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital in reference to the assault. Deputies also arrested a 21-year-old Ludington man for domestic assault at Hamlin…

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Gas station robbery suspect serving a previous sentence

June 20, 2014
Gas station robbery suspect serving a previous sentence

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — The woman charged in this week’s robbery of the Scottville Admiral gas station is currently serving another jail sentence. See story on suspect’s arrest here.  On Jan. 28, 2014, Jaralee Chaloux Sobers, 30, of 412 Thornwild Dr., Apt. 2, Scottville, was found guilty in 79th District Court of the misdemeanor of second-degree retail fraud.…

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Cooler temps today with rain

June 20, 2014
Cooler temps today with rain

The weather and beach report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Lake Michigan surface temperature at Stearns Park beach: 54 F.  Friday, June 20, 2014. Periods of rain. A few rumbles of thunder possible late. High 67 F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%. Rainfall may reach one inch. Sunset: 9:32…

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Art at Rest auction is Sunday

June 20, 2014
Art at Rest auction is Sunday

HAMLIN TWP. — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital volunteers will present the fourth annual Art at Rest auction on Sunday, June 22 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club in Ludington, from noon to 4 p.m.  The fundraising event features hand-painted Adirondack chairs and other unique items hand-decorated by local artists. Viewing of the live and silent auction items begins at noon with the live auction starting…

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Fiddlers ReStrung to be featured at library

June 20, 2014
Fiddlers ReStrung to be featured at library

LUDINGTON —  Fiddlers ReStrung, a 25-piece string ensemble made up of students from Saline High School, will bring a unique blend of American Bluegrass, Celtic fiddle, popular folk, Appalachian Step-dancing and Progressive Acoustic music to a free performance on Monday, June 30, 11 a.m. in the West Shore Bank Room of the Mason County District Library Ludington branch, 217 E.…

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Disability insurance, a good idea

June 20, 2014
Disability insurance, a good idea

Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan State Farm Insurance Agency. Think you’re immune to accidents? According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, 20-year-old workers have a 1 in 4 chance of becoming disabled by age 671. In fact, the average American drawing Social Security disability benefits is 50 years old. The average Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is…

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Big Lake fishing remains strong, Hex Hatch Soon

June 19, 2014
Big Lake fishing remains strong, Hex Hatch Soon

For the Love of Fishing. A blog by Sean McDonald. Fishing on Lake Michigan remains outstanding and it appears we are going to keep the salmon we have in our area for awhile. We now have alewives (baitfish) and cold water- the perfect mix for salmon. Last week the harbor in Ludington was filled with spawning alewives, a bit behind…

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Gas station robbery suspect identified

June 19, 2014
Gas station robbery suspect identified

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Scottville woman has been charged with unarmed robbery of a Scottville gas station earlier this week. Jaralee Chaloux Sobers was arraigned this afternoon in front of the magistrate in 79th District Court in connection with the early Tuesday morning robbery of the Admiral gas station at 130 W. State St. Sobers was…

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Hamlin community watch meeting

June 19, 2014

HAMLIN TWP. — Hamlin Township Community Watch will hold a meeting on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hamlin Township Hall.

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Gas station robbery suspect arrested in Kent County

June 19, 2014

LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Mason County woman was arrested Wednesday night by Kent County Sheriff’s Office in connection to Tuesday morning’s robbery at the Admiral gas station in Scottville. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said deputies, along with Scottville Police Department, executed a search warrant in Scottville Wednesday and found evidence linking the woman to the robbery. See related story…

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Several arrested Wednesday in separate incidents

June 19, 2014

Mason County Sheriff’s Office made several arrests Wednesday in separate incidents. Below is the activity of deputies for June 18, 2014. – 12:28 a.m.: An 18-year-old Ludington man was arrested for possession of controlled substance at the corner of Pere Marquette Hwy. and Iris Rd., Pere Marquette Twp. Deputies were called to that location for a suspicious vehicle parked alongside…

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Google photographing in Ludington Thursday

June 18, 2014

LUDINGTON — Photographers representing Google will be in Ludington on Thursday, June 19. They will be photographing sidewalks and storefronts for Google Maps Street View. Interested businesses will be allowed to have the 360 panoramic camera brought inside the businesses as well, but must request in advance on the Google website.  

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Scottville weeding party Thursday

June 18, 2014

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Main Street is holding a parking lot weeding party Thursday at 8 a.m. Volunteers are being sought to help weed the islands in the west parking lot.  

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