This article is presented by the Mason County Historical Society in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Ron Chappel is a fifth generation resident of Free Soil Township. He and his wife, Thelma, live right on Michigan Street, the main street, in the village of Free Soil. His family has made a mark…
Planting day is May 18 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington Petunia Parade is looking for volunteers to help with the planting and maintenance of the project’s 32,000 flowers that line Ludington Avenue, along with portions of Loomis and Ferry streets. Volunteers can help on planting day, Saturday, May 18, or anytime throughout the summer. The Petunia Parade…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Thomas Dwight Fay, 35, pleaded no contest on May 1 to operating a vehicle while intoxicated and was sentenced to 93 days in jail and $250 in fines/costs. -Jasper Dale Gibson-Lovellette, 27, pleaded guilty on April 29 to possession of marijuana and…
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Wilbur Verner Nelson, 96, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Wilbur (Will) was born September 19, 1927, at the family home on North Victory Corner Road in Victory Township, the second child of Verner J. and Olga K.P. (Hansen) Nelson. Wilbur was baptized June 9, 1935 with his sister Elsie and later confirmed at the Trinity Lutheran Church…
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