Sheriff detectives re-examining 30 year cold case involving teen’s death By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief A small tree stands alone just southeast of the Mason County Central High School entrance. A wooden plaque on that tree pays tribute to Melissa Marie Simmons, who died in late June 1993, she was presumably murdered. At the time of her death, she was 15…
Carferry crossings suspended temporarily LUDINGTON — Cross-lake service of the SS Badger carferry has been temporarily suspended due to a mechanical failure of the dock’s ramping system. This morning, Lake Michigan Carferry posted on the Badger Facebook page that it had cancelled today’s sailing due to an issue with the dock. A press release was later posted on the Facebook…
Obituary: Roy Hackert, 80, of Ludington Roy Dale Hackert of Ludington passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 20, 2023. Roy was born on July 8, 1943 in Ludington to Fred E. and Lillian (Paulsen) Hackert. Roy graduated from Ludington High School in 1961. He was loved by many, admired by all, and will be missed by anyone…
Twisted Sticks RC Club Fun Fly to take place Saturday PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Twisted Sticks RC Club will hold a Fun Fly event Saturday, July 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 5960 W. Chauvez Road, west of the Mason County Campground. The free event is open to the public and will include flying demonstrations of all…
PM township voters will make supervisor decision in November By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Pere Marquette Township Supervisor Jerry Bleau is being challenged for his job by township resident Kelly Smith. As a result of a recall petition, township voters will go to the polls on Nov. 7 to re-elect Bleau or chose a new supervisor. Township…
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