By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. This has been the year of the mosquito. Most people in these parts have had little peace trying to enjoy the outdoors without being attacked and bit by the annoying little bugs. Bad for you. Good for Mosquito Squad. Nate DeWeerd, ace mosquito killer, was recently over at my house fighting the good fight against our…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Magistrate: Felonies – Benjamin Lee Towers, 37, of 707 N. Lavinia St., Ludington, was arrested July 3 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of fleeing a police officer, third offense. A preliminary exam is set for July 16 at…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Corey Evan Carsten, 28, homeless, was found guilty July 1 of disorderly person, public intoxication. He was sentenced to 20 days in jail with credit for 20 days served; $285 in fines and costs; 90 days discretionary jail for one year; and no…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Mason County Fairgrounds have been part of life here since the Great Depression. Subtle improvements are made every year to the facility that hosts the Western Michigan Fair, among many other events throughout the year. But, the latest improvements are not so subtle. The most notable of which is the paved…
Mason-Oceana 911 has scheduled four public meetings to present information regarding the August 5, 2014 ballot new millage request for 0.14 mils for 6 years. The meetings will feature a 1 hour presentation highlighting 911’s day to day operations and a discussion of future funding. Audience questions will be encouraged. “Few people see or understand what we do inside Mason-Oceana…
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