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Norm Letsinger: A man like Jesus wanted us to be By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Over the past week I have had the honor to assist my friends with preparing for the celebration of their father’s life. It’s been a privilege to write Norm Letsinger’s obituary and also create a slide presentation for his celebration of life. Norm died on August…
Scottville couple sent to federal prison on child sex charges GRAND RAPIDS — Amy Lucille Shanty, of Scottville, was sentenced earlier this week to 30 years in prison for creating multiple videos of child pornography after drugging and raping a young girl. Co-defendant in the case, Michael James Walworth, 50, of Scottville, was also sentenced to 30 years in…
PHOTO FEATURE: Western Michigan Fair, Thursday, Aug. 10 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 Thursday’s fair. See schedule below: Friday, Aug. 11 Fair entrance: $5 per person; ages 5 and under free 10 a.m.: Horse fun games 3 p.m.: Midway opens…
Police news, posted Aug. 11, 2023 The following is police activity in Mason County Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023: 11:55 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle hit-and-run crash, no injury, US 10 west of Meyers Road, Pere Marquette Township. 1:37 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 near the US 31 Freeway, Amber Township. 2:40 p.m., (MCSO), fraud, 5500 block…
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