Daily Archives: June 8, 2021

Suspect in teen’s murder had just been released from Mason Co. Jail.

June 8, 2021

Suspect in teen’s murder had just been released from Mason Co. Jail. MT. PLEASANT — An Isabella County man who was recently bonded out of the Mason County Jail is facing charges for the stabbing death of a Mt. Pleasant teenaged girl. Isiah Gary “Zeke” Gardenhire, 40, of 4173 S. Isabella Rd., Mt. Pleasant, is the main suspect in the…

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Obituary: Gerald Chancellor, 76, of Fountain.

June 8, 2021

Obituary: Gerald Chancellor, 76, of Fountain. Gerald M. “Jerry” Chancellor, 76, of Fountain, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at his home.  Jerry, the son of Moran E. and Bertha A. (Schoenherr) Chancellor, was born in Ludington on October 31, 1944.  He graduated from Mason County Eastern High School with the class of 1963.  He attended Northwestern Michigan College…

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Man arrested after deputy finds loaded handgun in front seat.

June 8, 2021

Man arrested after deputy finds loaded handgun in front seat. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 42-year-old Ludington man was arrested during a traffic stop when a Mason County sheriff’s deputy found a loaded 9mm handgun in the front seat of his vehicle…

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Obituary: Charles “Bud” Christmas, Jr., 85, of Scottville.

June 8, 2021

Obituary: Charles “Bud” Christmas, Jr., 85, of Scottville. Fisherman, hunter, and all-around outdoorsman, Charles “Bud” Christmas, Jr. entered Jesus’ awaiting arms somewhat unexpectedly on Saturday, June 5, 2021 while at home. Bud was born in Battle Creek to Charles “Bud” Sr. & Rita (Jackel) Christmas on June 19, 1935.  Bud had a variety of jobs in Mason County until he…

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