By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — “Fast and furious” is how Travis Walker describes his first six weeks as superintendent of Ludington Area School District. Walker began his new position July 1 and has spent much of the summer learning the district, getting to know staff, filling key administrative positions and preparing for the return of students and teachers. “It’s…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 87th annual Western Michigan Fair continues today, Wednesday, Aug. 12, at the Mason County Fairgrounds with Kids’ Day, livestock shows, carnival rides and TNT Bump & Run Racing. The fair opened Tuesday and continues through Saturday, Aug. 15. This year’s fair has a patriotic theme celebrating the 250th anniversary of the…
LUDINGTON — Ludington will be among communities across Michigan taking part in Flame of Hope Week when a Community Run benefiting Special Olympics Michigan is held Wednesday, Sept. 16. Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Waterfront Park, with the run beginning at 6 p.m. The event will start and finish at the park. The Ludington event is open to…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 55-year-old man was recently sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court to one year in jail for a conviction of assault with a dangerous weapon and fourth-offense habitual offender. Mark Edmund Scheuer pleaded “guilty but mentally ill” to the charge, June 18, according to court records. Judge Susan K. Sniegowski also ordered…
LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old man was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 4, to three to 10 years in prison for felony convictions of third-offense domestic violence and two counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police, according to court records. Bronson Wade Jordan received credit for 133 days served in jail. Judge Susan K. Sniegowski sentenced Jordan to concurrent terms…
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