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…
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…
Passengers safe after boat takes on water LAKE MICHIGAN — Three people were unharmed after the 31-foot boat they were riding began taking on water Wednesday evening near Big Point Sable. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, emergency personnel were alerted of the situation at 10:19 p.m. First responders were dispatched to the Ludington State Park, including Mason County…
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