By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A day that was meant to be filled with fun at Michigan’s Adventure Amusement Park turned tragic Thursday afternoon. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said in a statement this morning that investigators believe, based on interviews and the driver’s cell phone’s GPS application, that the two teens who died on Pere Marquette…
The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber. VICTORY TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 28-year-old Grand Rapids man Thursday night at 10:28 p.m. on the charge of disturbance along with multiple other outstanding warrants. Deputies were initially called to a residence in the 6500 block of North Stiles Road on a disturbance call.…
LUDINGTON — The latest addition to the Mason County Sculpture Trail will be dedicated Friday, Aug. 15 at 5 p.m. at the Mason County District Library Ludington branch. The sculpture, “Double the Fun” will be located in the Craig R. Rasmussen Outdoor Activity Area of the library. The bronze sculpture was created by artist Stanley Proctor and is being given…
LUDINGTON — Church Women United of Mason County is holding a salad luncheon on Wednesday, Aug. 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 413 E. Pere Marquette St. Tickets are $6 and can be purchased at the door or at many local area churches. Proceeds go towards local faith-based charities. Anyone with questions may…
Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan State Farm Insurance Agency. Winter is typically the best time for vigorous pruning because trees are dormant. But minor upkeep on a nice summer day can keep your landscaping in top shape. Follow these tips: Use Proper Tools Know which is which: a hand pruner is for stems and small branches, a…
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.drlewissquires.com. The fair will be held Tuesday, Aug. 5 through Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Mason County Fairgrounds on U.S. 10 east of Ludington. By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — Super…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. HART — What began as a small, road-side fruit stand measuring less than 200 square feet has flourished into a 2,000-square-foot produce market that thrives on farm-fresh food, friendly and knowledgeable service and a fun atmosphere. Rennhack Orchards Market, located on Polk Road across from Hansen Foods, is a great place for locals and tourists…
Today, we would like to welcome a new sponsor for our weather report. Urka Auto Center, 3736 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, www.urkaautos.com. Friday, Aug. 1, 2014: Sunny. High 77F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy skies. Low 57F. Winds light and variable. Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014: Sunny with a high of 75F. Winds WSW at 8 mph. Overnight,…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Two Scottville area teens — a mother and father of a 5-month-old girl — died Thursday afternoon after a two vehicle crash on South Pere Marquette Highway. Casey O’Brien, 19, and Nick Smith, 18, died as a result of injuries sustained when the vehicle they were in collided with a semi truck.…
UPDATED at 4:50 p.m. Ages released. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Two people are dead following a car/semi crash at noon today on South Pere Marquette Highway near the southbound U.S. 31 onramp. The crash occurred when a southbound Chevrolet Cavalier attempted a U-turn, in doing so it turned into path of a southbound semi-truck/trailer, owned by…
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department continues to seek assistance in the identification of two individuals who are suspects in multiple car larcenies and slashing of tires. On July 15 between the hours of 1 and 6 a.m. the Ludington Police Department responded to multiple car larceny/ malicious destruction of property complaints. In all cases the vehicles were either broken…
UPDATED. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Two people are dead following a car/semi crash on Pere Marquette Highway. The crash occurred shortly after noon on Thursday. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, a small Chevrolet car was making a U-turn just south of the southbound U.S. 31 onramp when it drove into the path of an…
MCP will not post any other details or photographs of the vehicles until the sheriff’s office has notified families of the crash. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — One person is dead following a car/semi crash on Pere Marquette Highway. The crash occurred shortly after noon on Thursday. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, a small Chevrolet…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The decision of binding the murder case against a 22-year-old Victory Township man will be made within the next two weeks. Closing arguments were held this morning in the 79th District Court preliminary examination against Sean Michael Phillips. The hearing was held today after a three month adjournment. Sean Michael Phillips of Victory Township,…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Raymond Allen Anthony, 37. Allen is wanted on two felony burglary warrants out of Mason County. One of the warrants carries six counts of breaking and entering. The warrants stem from B&E cases at Marek’s Auto Parts, Alway’s Antiques and Alway’s Service Center, all in…
SCOTTVILLE — The 41st annual Western Michigan Old Engine Club show kicked off today at Scottville Riverside Park. Admission is $5 for adults; kids 12 and under are free. Today’s highlight activity includes a garden tractor dead weight pull beginning at 2 p.m. The show continues through Saturday. For a schedule of events, click here.
CUSTER TWP. — A 33-year-old Custer man was injured Wednesday at 9:37 a.m. following a bicycle crash on U.S. 10 and Darr Rd. The man apparently fell over his handlebars while traveling on U.S. 10. He was transported to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital by Life EMS ambulance where he was treated for his injuries. Responding to the scene were Mason…
LUDINGTON — The third annual West Shore Bank Rhythm & Dunes concert series continues at 7 p.m. Saturday night at Waterfront Park with Megastars of Country. The group consists of Larry Turner and Doug Brewin. The two perform as George Strait and Alan Jackson and then come together as Brooks & Dunn, to give an exciting and upbeat country concert.…
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.drlewissquires.com. The fair will be held Tuesday, Aug. 5 through Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Mason County Fairgrounds on U.S. 10 east of Ludington. By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — After a three month adjournment, the murder case against the man accused of murdering his 4-month-old daughter will continue Thursday morning. Sean Michael Phillips of Victory Township, is charged with the June 2011 murder of Katherine Phillips, who was 4-months-old when she disappeared. He is currently serving a 10- to 15-year prison sentence for…
Movie lovers have a chance to take advantage of two free movie screenings this week. On Thursday, “The Nut Job” will be shown at Ludington City Park at dusk. This is the first of four movies that will showing there. The other movies are: “Despicable Me 2,” Aug. 7; “Lego Movie,” Aug. 14 and “Frozen,” Aug. 21. On Friday, “Mirror…
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