No carnival, entertainment at fair PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Western Michigan Fair Association has announced that the 2020 fair schedule will be modified, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All entertainment, still exhibits, grandstand events, and carnival rides have been cancelled. However, livestock shows and the West Michigan Livestock Council Auction will take place. “The decision was made after many…
New Ludington police chief puts emphasis on building relationships. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Chief Timothy Kozal believes policing is about getting to know people and building relationships. “I am really big on what I call non-traditional contacts,” he said. “I want the police department to be out there, making contact with the public daily, not just…
Felonious assault tops recent arraignments #MasonCountCrime By Alan Neushwander, contributing writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -DeShawn Erik Latimer, 33, of 2481 W. 44th St., Baldwin, was arrested June 12 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on a felony charge of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less…
District court sentencings, posted June 19, 2020. #MasonCountyCrime By Alan Neushwander, contributing writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Sentencings -Zachariah Paul Gerovac, 22, of 7807 US-10, Branch Township, pleaded no contest June 17 to malicious destruction of a building and attempted assault/resisting/obstructing a police officer. He was sentenced to two days in…
Obituary: Russell J. Shinsky Jr., 81, of Ludington. Russell J. Shinsky Jr., 81, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020. He was born May 30, 1938 in Ludington to Russell and Marion (Fisher) Shinsky Sr. Russ graduated from St. Simon School in 1956. He married Frances Masten on June 28, 1958 in Ludington. Together they raised three children. Russ…
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