LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is still accepting applications to participate in the 2014 Harbor Festival Cardboard Boat Races on July 2, 2014. Deadline to sign-up is Monday, June 30 and registration is free. The race challenges amateur boat builders to design, build and navigate boats made entirely of corrugated cardboard. The event will take place at Stearns Park…
LUDINGTON – Four new board members were elected, officers were selected and a new brand was announced at the annual meeting of the Ludington Area Center for the Arts on June 17. The annual meeting celebrated 10 years since the formation of the Ludington Area Arts Council and five years since the purchase of the former United Methodist Church of…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Youth Sailing School is in its second day and its founder is very happy. The current weekly session has 7 students, with a total of 60 that have signed up throughout the summer. “I am ecstatic,” said. Gary Ferguson, president of the organization’s board. “I couldn’t be happier. We have 60 students…
AMBER TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 36-year-old Scottville man for driving in violation of a restricted license Monday. The arrest took place after a traffic stop at 7:19 p.m. at U.S. 10 and U.S. 31 bypass. Other activity of the sheriff’s office for Monday, June 23, 2014 included: – 5:01 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries,…
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: 51 F. Tuesday, June 24, 2014. Rain showers this morning with some sunshine during the afternoon hours. High 69 F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 50%. Tonight. Sunset: 9:33 p.m. Partly cloudy skies this…
SCOTTVILLE — Squires Family Care Chiropractic will host a Community Appreciation Party in its parking lot on Friday, June 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will include free bratwursts, hot dogs and refreshments along with an antique car display from the Pere Marquette Motoring Club. Squires Family Care Chiropractic is located at 414 W. U.S. 10 just east…
LUDINGTON — The opening ceremony of the 2014 Harbor Festival will take place Friday, June 27 at 8 p.m. at Waterfront Park. The opening ceremony will kick-off the 9 day festival which lasts until July 6. It will also commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Million Dollar Harbor Dedication and Water Jubilee, which marked the opening of the modern day Ludington…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington is selling a small, unused portion of land it owns to a local business. The Red Door Gallery is currently located on West Ludington Avenue. Owners Nathan and Amanda St. Hilaire-Grubich recently purchased the building located at 416 S. James St. and plan to move their business there. The building…
By Kate Krieger. Senior Correspondent. AMBER TWP – Boasting over 200 elk, the Amber Elk Ranch, located at 2688 W. Conrad Road is the largest elk ranch in the state of Michigan. With 5.5 miles of fencing surrounding the 130 acres, the ranch is home to many cows, bulls and calves. Owner Bob Northrup is proud to be able to…
SCOTTVILLE – This week’s Tuesday night Scottville Clown Band Shell Concert Series will feature Emma and Mallie, an acoustic duo made up of Emma Taranko and Mallory Shinn. They will be opening for The Road Less Traveled. RLT is the remnants of the band Beaune Road. When Beaune Road called it quits, Dan Mahynski, Dan Haynor and Carleen Shinn chose…
HAMLIN TWP. — A 28-year-old Ludington man was arrested by deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office Saturday night for domestic assault. The arrest took place in the 2100 block of North Jebavy Drive following a 911 call to a Hamlin Township residence. Other activity of the sheriff’s office for the weekend follows: June 20, 2014: – 10:10 a.m.: A 50-year-old…
VICTORY TWP. — Professional jazz trumpeter Walter White was the guest musician during the annual West Shore Community College Foundation Gala Friday night, which included entertainment by the WSCC Jazz Ensemble. White is a Detroit native who attended Interlochen Academy of Fine Arts. He his resume includes performing with Bob James, Dave Holland, the Mingus Big Band, the Woody Herman Orchestra, the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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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