By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FOUNTAIN — The fire service is full of tradition, legacy and honor. Such is the case for Mercedy Sayles, a rookie firefighter who has served on Fountain Area Fire Department since November of last year. Mercedy grew up in a fire service family. Her dad, John Sayles, was a captain on the Pentwater Fire Department. Mercedy,…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival takes place on Thursday, July 3 and on Independence Day, Friday, July 4. This is the 71st year the Jaycees, now known as JCI Ludington, presents the event. The Freedom Festival kicks off at 6 p.m. Thursday with the Children & Pets Parade. The short parade begins at…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is a report of police activity in Mason County on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. – 1:12 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO): Alarm activation, Hamlin Township. – 10 a.m., MCSO: A 53-year-old Pentwater woman was arrested on an outstanding friend of the…
The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com. Daisy Aurelia Billinski, the daughter of Natahsa Worden-Bilinski and Paul Bilinski of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births …
LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County hosted its 2025 Annual Gathering on June 18. The event brought together donors, nonprofit leaders, and community members. Held at The Lake House, the evening provided guests with an opportunity to celebrate the Campaign for Mason County’s progress and hear a report from the Mason Youth Advisory Council. Board Chair Carol Nelson…
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