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PHOTO FEATURE: Western Michigan Fair, Wednesday, Aug. 9

August 10, 2023

PHOTO FEATURE: Western Michigan Fair, Wednesday, Aug. 9 Fair continues through Saturday. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Western Michigan Fair continues through Saturday. Here are some highlights from Wednesday’s fair. See schedule below: Thursday, Aug. 10: Heroes’ Celebration Day Fair entrance: $5 per person; ages 5 and under, free. All military veterans and senior citizens…

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Jeannetta Roberts receives DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses

August 10, 2023

Jeannetta Roberts receives DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses LUDINGTON — Registered nurse Jeannetta Roberts, was named the latest recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at Corewell Health’s Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Roberts is a charge nurse in the ICU (intensive care unit) and has worked at the Ludington hospital since 1998. She was nominated by a patient’s daughter.…

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3 arrested in child sex trafficking sting

August 10, 2023

3 arrested in child sex trafficking sting By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Three men were arrested Wednesday evening and face charges related to attempting to solicit children using a computer. In a press conference this morning at the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones, Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Lauren Kreinbrink and…

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Griswold is Western Michigan Fair Homemaker of the Year

August 10, 2023

Griswold is Western Michigan Fair Homemaker of the Year Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Dr. Christiana Griswold earned the title of Western Michigan Fair Homemaker of the Year Wednesday evening. The Homemaker of the Year is determined by the amount of winning entries judged at the fair. Four people entered the competition this year and all…

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Fire causes damage to apartment complex

August 10, 2023

Fire causes damage to apartment complex AMBER TOWNSHIP — Four fire departments responded to a fire at Liv Wildwood Apartments Wednesday evening. Emergency units were initially dispatched to Complex 155 at 9:27 p.m. for a report of a patio on fire. A few minutes later, dispatch information was updated and stated the fire had spread to the roof and then…

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