The weather report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Lake Michigan surface water temperature at Stearns Park beach, Ludington: 55F. Thursday, July 17, 2014. Sunny with temperatures rising towards the low 70s. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight. Generally clear. Low 53F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset: 9:25 p.m. Friday, July 18,…
For the Love of Fishing. A blog by Sean McDonald. It is that special time of the year again for big lake fishermen in Ludington. Many fishermen look forward to this weekend all year. The Offshore Classic is taking place this weekend in Ludington. The Tournament Trail and the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce host the event, which…
LANSING – Gov. Rick Snyder today called for the lowering of all U.S. flags on all state buildings and within the state capitol complex Friday, July 18, through Sunday, July 20, in honor of former Lt. Gov. Connie Binsfeld, who passed away Jan. 12. Flags should be returned to their full-staff position on Monday, July 21. The flag order coincides with a memorial for both…
LUDINGTON — A 51-year-old Ludington woman has been arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for attempting to smuggle pills into the Mason County Jail when she was booked into the facility Tuesday evening. She has been charged with smuggling contraband into a correctional facility. Other activity of the sheriff’s office for Tuesday, July 15, 2014 included: – 3:11 p.m.:…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TWP. — Preserving heritage and history is something that comes natural to sisters Judy and Nancy Miller. The two grew up vacationing at their grandparents’ farm on West Shagway Road. They were raised learning the history of the farm and the history of Mason County, which is natural for the great-nieces of the late Rose…
MCP first ran this series of candidate interviews last month. To help educate the public, we are re-posting. For the first time in 36 years the 51st Circuit Court will have a new judge, beginning January 2015. Since 1979, that court has been ruled over by the Honorable Judge Richard Cooper. Cooper’s term expires at the end of this year…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. David Glancy, 36, lives in Amber Township. He and his wife, Kathryn, are partners in their law practice, Glancy Law Office in Ludington. He is a 1996 graduate of Fremont High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Hope College in Holland, with a major in political science and a minor in biochemistry. He received his…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Susan Kasley Sniegowski was Mason County’s first female prosecutor, serving in that position for 4 years. She has been practicing law locally since 1999. She owns a private practice and also is contracted with the City of Ludington as its Freedom of Information Coordinator. Sniegowski, 46, grew up in Ludington and attended Ludington Area Schools through…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. If elected 51st Circuit Court Judge Craig Cooper would be replacing his father, Richard Cooper, who has served on the bench since 1979. The 31-year-old resides in Irons and has served as Lake County prosecuting attorney since 2012 and served as assistant prosecutor there since 2011. He is the third generation of his family to serve…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Mason County’s Prosecuting Attorney, Paul Spaniola, has tried some pretty high profile cases lately. The 55-year-old Pere Marquette Township resident has served as the county’s top law enforcement official since 2009. He joined the prosecutor’s office in 2001 as an assistant prosecutor. Prior to that he operated a private practice in Ludington specializing in criminal defense,…
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 appeared in court today, but his hearing has been adjourned until August. Brian Keith Blackburn, 24, of 603 N. Delia St. was in 51st Circuit Court. Blackburn’s attorney, David Glancy, requested more…
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources application period for antlerless deer licenses is now open through Aug. 15. Hunters may apply for one license in any open Deer Management Unit (DMU) statewide; a nonrefundable $5 fee is charged at the time of application. Drawing results and leftover license availability may be viewed at www.michigan.gov/huntdrawingsbeginning Sept. 4. Antlerless deer quotas have been reduced to about 494,000…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library will be celebrating Halloween a little early this year. On Monday, July 28, the Ludington branch will hold a Summerween celebration for children 8 and older beginning at 11 a.m. Crafts, games, trick-or-treating and scary stories (children appropriate) will be held. Check out the library’s schedule at www.MCDLibrary.org for other activities at the…
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, in cooperation with the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service’s Federal Duck Stamp Office, will offer the federal migratory bird hunting stamp – also known as the Duck Stamp – for purchase online at www.mdnr-elicense.com starting Thursday, July 17. The Federal Duck Stamp, required annually for all migratory waterfowl hunters age 16 or older, will cost $17. It…
LUDINGTON — A 20-year-old man accused of raping a 10-year-old boy appeared in 51st Circuit Court today. William Joseph Handshoe, 20, no address listed, was arrested June 6 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on four felony counts of criminal sexual conduct, first degree, with a minor under 13-years-old by a perpetrator over 17-years-old. Criminal sexual conduct first degree involves…
The medical practice of Kerry Simon, MD, an office with deep community roots, will become part of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital (SHLH) effective July 14. As with other family practices that have joined the hospital and the Spectrum Health system, the office will officially be known as Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Family Medicine. The agreement was signed Monday evening by Dr. Simon…
TONIGHT’S CONCERT AT THE CLOWN BAND SHELL HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER. John Merchant will be rescheduled for a later date this summer. SCOTTVILLE – This week’s Tuesday night Scottville Clown Band Shell Concert Series will feature John Merchant. Hailing from Ludington, John has been playing music around the area for years and is excited for this special performance…
LUDINGTON — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office have requested a warrant for the arrest of a 31-year-old Ludington man for a sex offender registration violation. The request was made Monday morning. Other activity of the MCSO for Monday, July 14, 2014 included: – 9 a.m.: Larceny, 7400 block of South LaSalle Rd., Riverton Twp. – 10:03 a.m.: Identity theft,…
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