Daily Archives: July 3, 2023

Big crowd for first Stearns Park beach bonfire

July 3, 2023

Big crowd for first Stearns Park bonfire Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A large crowd gathered Monday evening for the first Stearns Park beach bonfire of the summer. The event, sponsored by the Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau,…

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Online fundraiser to help family of man who died in scooter crash

July 3, 2023

Online fundraiser to help family of man who died in scooter crash LUDINGTON — An online fundraiser is being held for the family of Michael Ivinson, 35, who died Friday following a vehicle crash. Invinson was traveling east on Bryant Road on a motorized scooter when he was struck by another vehicle that had initiated a left turn from westbound…

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4-year-old seriously injured in campground 

July 3, 2023

SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 4-year-old girl received serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in the Sheridan Township Park campground Sunday afternoon. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene at 3:07 p.m. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the child was struck by a vehicle driven by a 61-year-old Fountain woman. The child was transported by ambulance to…

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Sheriff’s weekend report, June 3, 2023

July 3, 2023

Sheriff’s weekend report, June 3, 2023 Emergency personnel responded to multiple vehicle crashes over the weekend. The following is the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office from June 30 to July 2, 2023:  Friday, June 30, 2023 2:50 p.m.: Two vehicle crash resulting in minor injuries, Jebavy Drive and Decker Road, Hamlin Township. A 44-year-old Scottville woman received minor…

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Badger to offer additional crossings for limited time

July 3, 2023

Badger to offer additional crossings for limited time LUDINGTON — The SS Badger will add a second sailing to its schedule beginning the evening of Thursday, July 6 until Aug. 6. The overnight crossings will only take place Thursday evenings through Sunday mornings.  The ship currently departs Ludington at 9 a.m. and arrives in Manitowoc, Wis. at noon (Central Daylight…

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