Blog Archives

Scottville to hold Fall Celebration, honor first responders on Sept. 11. 

August 13, 2021

Scottville to hold Fall Celebration, honor first responders on Sept. 11.  SCOTTVILLE — On Saturday, Sept. 11, Scottville will hold its first Fall Celebration downtown. Because the event falls on the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, a ceremony will be held honoring local first responders as well.  The event planning was initially started when the Scottville…

Read more »

79th District Court news, posted Aug. 13, 2021. 

August 13, 2021

79th District Court news, posted Aug. 13, 2021.  By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following criminal cases recently took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -David Lawrence Gibson, 53, of 2235 West St., Central Lake, was arrested Aug. 3 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy),…

Read more »

Obituary: James Christensen, 83, of Fountain.

August 13, 2021

Obituary: James Christensen, 83, of Fountain. James A. Christensen, 83, of Fountain, passed away on October 30, 2020 at his home on Round Lake.  The son of Arne and Eleanor (Henkel) Christensen, Jim was born on September 20, 1937 in Scottville at his parents business – Christensen’s Beer Parlor & Restaurant.  He attended Scottville High School graduating with the class…

Read more »

Obituary: John Purcell, 32, of Ludington.

August 13, 2021

Obituary: John Purcell, 32, of Ludington. It is with deep sadness that the family of John Edward Purcell, 32, announce his passing on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. John was born on Dec. 12, 1988, the son of John and Gloria Purcell. He graduated from Ludington High School in 2007 and attended Ferris State University where he earned his degree in…

Read more »

Obituary: Brian Grant, 87, of Fountain.

August 13, 2021

Obituary: Brian Grant, 87, of Fountain. Brian Rollo Grant, 87, of Fountain passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, surrounded by family.  Brian was born on June 26, 1934 in Rockford, the son of Rev. Rollo and Lenore (Price) Grant, and graduated from Rockford High School with the class of 1951.  Following graduation, Brian enlisted with the United States…

Read more »

Area Churches