Log truck ditched; driver uninjured. #MasonCountyNews FOUNTAIN — A log truck driver had to ditch the truck he was driving after an oncoming car would not move out of the center of the road Wednesday, Jan. 2. The incident happened on Fountain Road just east of the village limits. The driver of the eastbound truck, which was heading to McCormick…
2019 fair auction to start earlier. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Although it’s only the beginning of January, plans are already in motion for the 2019 Western Michigan Fair, which will take place Aug. 6 – 10. One of the proposed changes planned is an earlier start of the animal auction, which is scheduled for Thursday,…
Scottville ordinance committee recommends city opts out of marijuana sales. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Ordinance Committee is recommending that the City Commission opt out of allowing recreational and medical marijuana dispensaries within the city limits. The committee met late last week and made its recommendation to create the ordinance, which is consistent with ordinances passed by several other Mason County…
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 2, 2019 #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Joseph A. Merta, 87, of Branch, died on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Kerry L. Howe, 59, of Ludington died Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral…
Hospital offering free tobacco cessation classes LUDINGTON — Is quitting tobacco on your list of New Year’s resolutions? If so, Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital can help you make a plan to quit smoking for good. Tobacco Treatment Specialist Kelly Barnhardt will offer proven methods on how to kick the habit during a free four-week seminar. The classes meet Jan. 23,…
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