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…
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…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Kenneth Roth Duke, 34, pleaded guilty to domestic violence on July 26 and was sentenced to two days in jail, no drugs/alcohol, subject to random PBTs and drug tests, and $425 in fines/costs. A charge of fourth-degree child abuse was dismissed as…
Lillian “Lil” Mary Bourgette, 80, of Scottville, passed away Wednesday July 31, 2024. Lillian was born in Cicero, Ill., on September 7, 1943, the daughter of Robert and Lillian (Petrich) Dickow. She graduated from Manistee High School in 1961. On September 30, 1961, Lillian married the love of her life, Walter Bourgette, and even made her own wedding dress. Her…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — U Dig It Community Garden and A Few Friends for the Environment of the World (AFFEW) will host a Harvest Tour on Saturday, August 10 from 10 a.m. to noon to celebrate another successful year of gardening excellence. U Dig It Community Garden is located at United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 E. Bryant Rd. Tours…
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