History: Murder on the shores of Crystal Lake By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief A bizarre murder took place along the shores of Crystal Lake on Saturday, Jan. 20, 1934. The victim was 62-year-old Bertha Bean, also known as Bertha Comley. The sole suspect was Bean’s common law husband, 68-year-old Charles Comley, a former Chicago Board of Trade operator who had been…
VIDEO: LHS robotics team starts new season LHS News is a presentation of Ludington High School in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School robotics team, the Obots 7160, began its season earlier this month. The team has since been updating its equipment and preparing for upcoming competition. Coached by Karen Shineldecker and Hjordis Rivet, the…
Friends of Ludington State Park offering Zoom programs HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Friends of Ludington State Park is offering five no-cost programs to the public concerning Ludington State Park via Zoom in the coming months. Scheduled sessions are: Ludington State Park Photography with Brad Reed – Monday, January 23, 7 p.m. Aquatic Invasive – Sea Lamprey with Alan Wernette, DNR Park Interpreter – Tuesday, February 23,…
Obituary: Curtis Hoek, 62, of Ludington Curtis “Curt” Allen Hoek, 62, of Ludington, formerly of Holland, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023. Curt was born September 11, 1960, the son of Chester Herbert Hoek and Betty Ann (Konyndyk) Sluis. Curt was a 1979 graduate of West Ottawa High School. Curt was a faithful member of Bachelor Evangelical Church of Fountain.…
Obituary: Charles Marker, 81, of Ludington Charles Harold Marker, 81, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Chuck was born October 8, 1941, the son of Ben Marker and Loretta (Wright) Marker. In 1959, he enlisted in the United States Army serving in Landstuhl, Germany and in 1962 was honorably discharged. Chuck married Janice (Coleman) Marker, on October…
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