By Brooke Hammond, MCP Intern PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) presented David Wiliam Bonnard, Jr., with a plaque and patriotic quilt for his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Throughout high school Bonnard was known as a remarkable swimmer and marksman—competing on his school’s swim team and rifle team. After graduating high…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief A request to renew a millage to support senior citizen services in Mason County passed 4,609 to 1,823, nearly 60% during the Tuesday, Aug. 6 primary election. The millage rate, not to exceed .2979 mill, will generate about $739,783 annually for six years. A mill is calculated as $0.2979 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation on…
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. …
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…
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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