Disney’s ‘Frozen’ to kick off Scottville band shell movie series

May 22, 2014
Disney’s ‘Frozen’ to kick off Scottville band shell movie series

SCOTTVILLE — Disney’s popular animated film “Frozen” will kick off the 2014 Scottville Clown Band free Friday night movie series on July 11. This is the second year the band shell will host family friendly films on the Charles Thompson Memorial Greens. The Scottville Optimist Club, along with area school groups, will be selling popcorn and other refreshments from the…

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Furnace causes smoke in business

May 22, 2014
Furnace causes smoke in business

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A furnace on the roof of Rent-A-Center resulted in smoke filling up the U.S. 10 business Thursday morning. Pere Marquette and Ludington fire departments were called to the building and were on scene for about 20 minutes. P.M. Assistant Chief Denny Grant said he re commended the business have a technician inspect the unit.

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High school graduations begin tonight

May 22, 2014
High school graduations begin tonight

By Kate Krieger. MCP Correspondent. As another school year draws to a close, Mason County and the surrounding area will be saying goodbye to many of their graduating seniors. The 2013-14 graduating classes will be walking across the stages of many area gym stages, collecting diplomas and preparing for the next chapter in their lives. See schedule below. Ludington High…

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Law enforcement will increase U.S. 10 patrols again this weekend

May 22, 2014
Law enforcement will increase U.S. 10 patrols again this weekend

LUDINGTON — Area law enforcement agencies will again be out in force on the U.S. 10 corridor between Ludington and Scottville this weekend. Increased patrols started last weekend and resulted in 23 stops, 25 warnings, 11 citations, four arrests (two for driving while license suspended, one for possession of marijuana and one a five-count warrant). The joint patrols are being…

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Spring Lake man arrested for failure to appear

May 22, 2014

GRANT TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 22-year-old Spring Lake man on an outstanding failure to appear warrant from Ottawa County Wednesday morning. The arrest took place at 9:53 a.m. in the 1500 block of West Countyline Road. Other activity of the MCSO for May 21, 2014 included: – 6:20 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, Fountain…

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American Legion elects auxiliary officers

May 22, 2014
American Legion elects auxiliary officers

Members of the Edwin H. Ewing Post 76 American Legion Auxiliary recently elected officers and directors at the May membership meeting. Back row, left to right:  Treasurer Nancy Knizacky; Sergeant-At-Arms Karen Rogner; Executive Board Members: Nancy Keller, Debbie Dvorak and Joye Samuels; Chaplain: Diana Cox. Front row, left to right:  Secretary Linda VandenBerg; President Cindy Genter; Vice President  Rosie Soberalski;…

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2014 Clown Band Shell concert series announced

May 22, 2014
2014 Clown Band Shell concert series announced

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band Shell committee has announced its 2014 entertainment season. This year’s band shell entertainment will include the traditional Tuesday night concerts as well as four Friday night movies later in the summer. This year’s concert series is dedicated to the memory of Lee Kimes, who served for many years as chairman of the band shell…

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Obit: Doris Claypool, 82, Scottville

May 22, 2014

Doris Imogene “Emma” Claypool aged 82 of Scottville, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 20, 2014.  Emma was born on July 1, 1931 in Grand Blanc, the daughter of Reuben and Bernice (DeHoff) Potter, graduated from Clarkston High School in 1949, and attended Harper School of Nursing.  She married Robert Arthur Trim, who preceded her in death, and on…

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Hawley Road re-opened; accident victim at hospital

May 21, 2014
Hawley Road re-opened; accident victim at hospital

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  EDEN TWP. — Fire department personnel continue to be on the scene of a tanker truck rollover accident on East Hawley Road. Emergency crews were initially called to the scene around 1:20 p.m. See related story.  Edward Graber, 76, of Hart was driving west on Hawley Road when the semi-truck his was driving rolled onto its…

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Tanker rolls over on Hawley Road

May 21, 2014
Tanker rolls over on Hawley Road

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  EDEN TWP. — A tanker truck carrying hog silage rolled over onto its side on Hawley Road this afternoon. The rollover took place on the curves west of Custer Road. The truck was driven by a 76-year-old Hart man. Bystanders on the scene said the driver works for Oomen Brothers Farms of Hart. He, along with…

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RC jet rally to take place in Baldwin

May 21, 2014

BALDWIN — Thousands of motorcyclists filled the Baldwin Municipal Airport last weekend. However, the airport will get a visit from a different group next month. The West Michigan Jet Rally will be held June 13, 14 and 15. The event is sponsored by the Lake County Modelers & Flyers Association and will feature a variety of remote controlled jets. “Some…

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Heading to Hillsdale

May 21, 2014
Heading to Hillsdale

Mason County Central High School senior Douglas Wyman signs a letter of intent to play football for Hillsdale College this fall.  Included in the photo are, seated, his mother Sherry Wyman, Douglas. Standing, left to right, MCC Head Coach Scott Briggs, father Randy Wyman and MCC Line Coach Jack Stibitz.

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FloraCraft sale for Relay for Life

May 21, 2014

LUDINGTON — FloraCraft will be holding a craft supplies sale to benefit Relay for Life, Saturday, May 31 from 8 a.m. to noon. The sale will include foam and other craft “treasures” to purchase. It will be located at the FloraCraft facility at One Longfellow Place on the northside of Ludington.

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Retired K9 passes

May 20, 2014

LUDINGTON — Retired Mason County Sheriff K9 dog Rex died Friday, Sheriff Kim Cole reported. Rex was 12-years-old and served 10 years with the MCSO. He was retired two years ago and turned over to his handler, Sgt. John Menham. “John was with him when he died,” Sheriff Cole said. His last capture was related to the breaking and entering…

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Showers today, possible thunderstorm

May 20, 2014
Showers today, possible thunderstorm

The weather and beach report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Lake Michigan water temperatures:  Stearns Park Beach, Ludington: 43 F Big Sable Point: 36 F Summit Park: 42 F Pentwater: 41 F Tuesday, May 20, 2014. Sunrise: 6:15 a.m. Showers likely along with a possible rumble of thunder in the morning, then cloudy skies late.…

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College president receives favorable review from board

May 19, 2014
College president receives favorable review from board

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College’s Board of Trustees gave the college’s president, Dr. Charles Dillon, an overall 4.6 out of 5 rating for his performance this past year. The board met in closed session during its regular monthly meeting to discuss the president’s job. Dillon was rated in 21 areas. The rating of 5…

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COVE fund raiser will kick off brick paver sales

May 19, 2014
COVE fund raiser will kick off brick paver sales

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — COVE (Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters) is in the final stretch of its $2.8 million capital campaign. The agency still needs to raise about $300,000 however, by September. Organization members and supporters are hoping to raise a portion of those funds by selling brick pavers, that will be located at the entrance of the agency’s…

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Obit: Michelle (Lebrun) Michels, 44, Ann Arbor

May 19, 2014

Michelle Lea (Lebrun) Michels age 44 of Ann Arbor, formerly of Walhalla, died at her residence on May 15th 2014. Michelle is survived by her two daughters Breanna Faith (Lebrun) Gauthier of Ludington and Jillian Katharina-Joy Mickevich also of Ludington; two brothers Richard (Laura) Lebrun of Ludington and Vincen (Pattie) Lebrun of Comstock Park; two sisters Eva (Brent) Collins of…

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