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Obituary: James Maher, 82, Ludington. James “Jim” Michael Maher, 82, of Ludington, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018, at home. He was born October 25, 1936, in Kalamazoo, the son of Robert and Helen (Cylka) Maher. After graduating from Mendon Community School, Jim attended Western Michigan University until transferring to Wayne State University where he earned his degree in Mortuary…
LASD board narrows down facilities options. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. To access Monday’s presentation, click here. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area School District Board of Education held a 2.5 hour work session Monday, Oct. 29, to discuss the future of the district’s facilities. Over the past year, a series of community forums have been held to receive input on how…
Ice rink to be proposed for James Street Plaza. LUDINGTON — The city’s downtown development office is proposing an ice rink at the James Street Plaza, according to an email sent to area businesses by Jen Tooman of that department. Tooman stated she was going to propose the idea to the Downtown Development Authority. “The rink would be made of…
Amber Twp. man sentenced to jail for child abuse. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 52-year-old Amber Township man described as a “regular church attender” was sentenced to 30 days in jail Tuesday, Oct. 30, in 51st Circuit Court for a felony of third-degree child abuse. Matthew Henry Visscher pleaded “no contest” last month, said Mason County Prosecutor…
Free Soil Road closure. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A portion of Free Soil Road, beginning at Custer Road and west about 1/2 mile, will be closed to through traffic due to reconstruction beginning today, Oct. 30, according to the Mason County Road Commission. Barricades have been placed on Custer Road at Tuttle Road warning motorists of the closure. The work…
