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Obituary: Carol Kistler, 71, of Pentwater

August 6, 2024

Carol (Larson) Kistler, 71, of Pentwater, passed away on August 5, 2024.  She was surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born February 1, 1953, in Ludington, to Wilton and Muriel Larson. On July 28, 1973, Carol married the love of her life, Mike Kistler, in Pentwater. Carol worked at the Oceana Medical Care Facility in Hart, for 34 years. …

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Tuesday is primary election day; list of candidates, polling places

August 5, 2024

Tuesday, Aug. 6 is the Michigan primary election. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. During Tuesday’s election, partisan candidates will be selected to be their party’s nominee for the Nov. 5 General Election. Additionally, in some non-partisan races, if there are more than two candidates, the voters will narrow their choices to two finalists for the…

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Photo Feature: Western Michigan Fair Day 1

August 5, 2024

Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 85th Western Michigan Fair kicked off today with two youth animal shows, sheep and goats. Harness racing was postponed due to wet track conditions. Here are some photos of the two events. The midway opens Tuesday at 3 p.m. To view the complete fair schedule and for more information about…

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Demo derby at Western Michigan Fair is special for local drivers

August 5, 2024

By Brooke Hammond, MCP Intern PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 85th Western Michigan Fair begins today with nightly grandstand events taking place every night beginning Tuesday and ending Saturday, Aug. 10 with the Mid-Season Championship Demolition Derby by TNT. Amber Township resident Justin Coolman grew up around local demolition derbies and will be one of the many locals participating in…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Aug. 5, 2024

August 5, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Johnathon Sturtevant, 21; aggravated child sexually abusive activity; arrested July 7 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned July 31; preliminary hearing: Aug. 21; bail: $50,000 cash. -Reenya Bilal-Clinton Burrell, 32; assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer; arrested July 20 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned…

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