Renew. Rebuild. Recover. A blog from West Michigan Community Mental Health. When the dark hours lengthen, the temperatures drop, and the snow flies, maintaining a healthy exercise regimen can be tough. Exercising indoors at home or in a gym are great options. However, many athletes report that a strictly indoor winter routine leaves them feeling like something is lacking. There…
LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council meets tonight for its regular meeting. Typically the council meets on the second and fourth Monday of the month, but due to the holidays, the schedule has been changed for December. The council meets at 6:30 p.m. A public hearing will be held to go over the 2014 budget and three year capital improvement program.…
SCOTTVILLE — The Christmas season in Scottville kicks off this Saturday. Events will include breakfast with Santa, a parade and kids activities at the Scottville Optimist Hall. – 8 to 11:30 a.m.: Breakfast with Santa at North Country Cafe. – 1 p.m.: Parade; lineup at 12:30 p.m. at Scottville Elementary parking lot. Parade travels south on Main Street to the…
The following is a report on the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office from Nov. 29 – Dec. 1, 2013: Nov. 29: – 6:39 a.m.: Assist to Manistee County Sheriff’s Office, possible stolen property, Pere Marquette Township. – 6:47 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, U.S. 31 expressway south of Conrad Road, PM Twp. – 10:39 a.m.: Suspicious situation, 6700…
SCOTTVILLE — One of the benefits of living in a municipality is refuse pickup. Though residents actually pay for the service through their taxes, the cost is often less than if they were to contract the service on their own. In an effort to keep costs down to taxpayers, the City of Scottville continually runs a deficit with its refuse…
The following is the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office from Nov. 27 and 28, 2013: Nov. 27 – 5:57 a.m.: Slide off crash, no injuries, U.S. 10 and Schoenherr Road, Custer Township. – 10:27 a.m.: Two vehicle rear-end crash, no injuries, Jebavy Drive north of Hazelwood Road, Pere Marquette Township. – 11:25 a.m.: Two vehicle broadside crash, no…
LUDINGTON — The following individuals were arraigned this past week in front of the magistrate in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Eric MIchael Klopp, 33, 1235 Sumac St., Fruitport, was arrested Nov. 20 by Michigan State Police – Hart Post (MSP) for operating a vehicle under the influence of liquor, third offense. A preliminary examination is scheduled…
LUDINGTON — The following defendants were sentenced this past week in front of Judge Peter Wadel in Mason County’s 79th District Court: – Kira Marie Petersen, 20, 1008 N. Brookridge Rd., Ludington was found guilty on Nov. 25 of failure to display a valid license. She received a $275 fine. – Chad Jason Miller, 43, 404 N. Rath Ave.,…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame announced its 10th induction class for June 2014, and the class has a distinct flavor for track and field. Of the six new inductees, four made their names on the track for a time in the past 100 years. The others are remarkable coaches in gymnastics and baseball. “Each year, it…
Today: Partly sunny with high temperature of 32 degrees F; cloudy tonight with a low temperature of 27 degrees; humidity: 63%; wind: southwest at 6 mph. Sunset: 5:10 p.m. Tomorrow: Sunrise: 8 a.m.; 30% chance of rain and snow showers with high temperature of 38 degrees; rain and snow continuing at night with temperature of 32. Wind: south-southwest at 17…
The following fishing report is provided by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Not much to report this week as winter has hit full force. The inland lakes are starting to ice up however there is no safe ice yet. Pere Marquette River: Still has a good number of steelhead and some brown trout. Boardman River: Steelhead are still around for those…
Our View. A blog by Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. During the month of November, I have enjoyed reading the many daily Facebook posts of what people are thankful for. I’m not really one to be this regimented and I appreciate the openness people have shown. I’ve decided to wait until today. My decision isn’t so much because today is Thanksgiving but…
By Carrie Klemm. MCP Correspondent. It’s that time of year, the time to give thanks. I have been roaming around the county over the past few days asking the age-old question, “what are you thankful for this year?” I love this question. It provokes a smile and a moment of silent appreciation. “I am thankful for my family and friends,…
Geraldine M. “Gerrie” Schumacher, aged 92 of Scottville, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2013. Gerrie was born on May 11, 1921 in Flint to William and Iva (Hill) Green, and married Alfred R. Schumacher on August 30, 1946 in Hazel Park. They celebrated 50 years together before Alfred preceded her in death in 1996. Gerrie attended Wayne State University before finishing her…
A lake effect snow advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. tonight. Motorists should use extreme caution. Lake effect snow showers were expected to become steadier and spread inland overnight and continue throughout the day. An additional 3 to 5 inches of snow is expected. Briefly higher snowfall rates, up to 1 inch per hour, are possible this morning. Today:…
Capital News Service reports a Ludington librarian who lost her job over a book she wrote about library patrons was improperly awarded damages after she lost her book deal, a Maryland court has ruled. Sally Stern, who worked for the Mason County District Library for 15 years, created her book, “The Library Diaries,” while working at the Ludington branch of…
Updated. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The 65-year-old Ludington man who shot Ludington Police Sgt. David Maltbie has entered a no contest plea but mentally ill Wednesday night in 51st Circuit Court. Lowell Fetters of 707 N. Delia St., was expected to go on trial next week. He faced 32 counts stemming from a June 27, 2012 incident at…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Lowell Fetters is expected to accept a plea agreement tonight in 51st Circuit Court. The following exclusive interview was prepared to be posted this weekend in preparation of the scheduled trial of Lowell Fetters, the man accused of shooting Ludington Police Sgt. David Maltbie. Fetters is now scheduled to enter a plea agreement tonight…
PERE MARQUETTE TWP. – Walmart and The Salvation Army announced today the second annual Fill the Truck Toy Drive, which will bring hundreds of thousands of toys to children across the country. The toy drive kicks off on Nov. 29 and is part of Walmart’s long-standing partnership with The Salvation Army, which also includes the iconic red kettle campaign. The…
The following was the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office from Nov. 25, 2013: – 4:52 a.m.: Alarm activation, 900 block of North U.S. 31, Custer Township. – 6:40 a.m.: Single vehicle crash, no injuries, Chauvez and Hogenson roads, Riverton Township; vehicle slide off roadway and into ditch. – 11:46 a.m.: Two vehicle crash, no injuries, northbound U.S. 31…
The National Weather Service has issued a lake effect snow advisory until 1 a.m. Thursday: … LAKE EFFECT SNOW ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY… HAZARDOUS WEATHER… * LAKE EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS WILL CONTINUE WITH 1 TO 2 INCHES OF SNOW TONIGHT. AN ADDITIONAL 1 TO 3 INCHES IS EXPECTED BY WEDNESDAY EVENING… BRINGING STORM TOTALS TO…
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