Now he needs his community’s help By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief GRANT TOWNSHIP — Ron Melchert Jr. and the Grant Township Fire Department are symbiotic. Chief Melchert has served the department since it began in 1977. Technically, he didn’t join until 1978, when he turned 18 and graduated from Mason County Central High School. However, he helped his father, Ron Melchert…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief EDEN TOWNSHIP — Members of the Western Michigan Old Engine Club gathered late Monday morning to cut grain in — the old fashioned way, of course — in preparation for the 51st Western Michigan Old Engine & Tractor Show. The pre-show tradition always takes place a week or two prior to the show. The grain is…
Jeri Sue Fleetwood, 70, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Born on September 28, 1954, in Ludington, Jeri was the daughter of the late Gerald and Dorothy (Christensen) Cory. She graduated from Mason County Eastern High School in 1972. She married Jeffrey Fleetwood on April 23, 2010, and they shared almost 14 years together before Jeff passed…
Maggie McKee, 64, of Fountain, died on Monday, July 21, 2025. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Just as the Spartan tug and Spartan II barge arrived at Ludington harbor Sunday afternoon, the boats participating in the week-long Ludington Offshore Classic fishing tournament’s final day also arrived back to port. The arrival made for a very busy channel for several minutes. Additionally, in the distance offshore were several sailboats participating in…
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