Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A capacity crowd filled the grandstands at the Mason County Fairgrounds Thursday evening to watch the Western Michigan Fair’s Super Kicker Rodeo. The event a variety of traditional rodeo events including roping and bull riding. Audience members participated in the bull riding. The 85th Western Michigan Fair continues Friday through…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Pete Wilson of Sherman Township made history Wednesday when he was selected as the first man, in the 86 year history of the Western Michigan Fair, to be named Homemaker of the Year. The father of 11 children operates Kid Ranch CSA Farm on Beyer Road, along with his wife, Jill, and…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Wednesday was Kids’ Day at the 86th Western Michigan Fair. Here are some photos highlighting the day. See schedule below. Fair admittance: $5 per person; children ages 5 and under, free) Daily midway wristbands can be purchased for $35. Thursday, Aug. 7 Senior citizens, ages 60 and older, admitted free –…
The man then reportedly stole a vehicle and followed the women LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Ludington man was arrested for attempted carjacking and vehicle theft following an incident at Stearns Park — a popular Lake Michigan beach destination — Thursday, Aug. 7, around 1:30 a.m., according to Capt. Michael Haveman of the Ludington Police Department. “The Ludington Police Department is…
Employment: Band Director, Hart Public Schools This is a paid posting. Published until Aug. 15, 2025
David Christian Boomgaard, 88, of Irons, died on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. A memorial service with military honors will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Grace Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com.…
Darlaine Marie Edel, 85, of Scottville, formerly of Hart, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025. She was born April 25, 1940, in Hart, the daughter of Robert and Gloria (Mitteer) Pierce. Darlaine loved raising different kinds of animals on the farms she grew up on. She also loved to watch the wildlife in her front and back yards. Darlaine is…
A music memorial honoring the life of Mary E. Stuart will be held on Friday, Aug. 15 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Stickney’s Back Forty, 3410 E. Sippy Rd., Eden Township. The celebration will include live music, mingling, munchies, and the revealing of Mary’s poetry book. Mary Evelyn Stuart, formerly of Ludington, died on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 at…
Employment: Assistive Technology Consultant West Shore Educational Service District and Wexford Missaukee Intermediate School District have a shared full-time position vacancy for an Assistive Technology Consultant. Bachelor’s degree in Assistive Technology or related field required. To view a complete job posting, visit the website at www.wsesd.org. Email cover letter, resume, credentials and references to: Trina Scott, Human Resources Coordinator at…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Just a couple weeks before completion of a multi-million dollar building, the City of Ludington has put a stop order on its completion, claiming the building’s columns over a sidewalk were built too close to the street. In a press release issued today, City Manager Kaitlyn Aldrich stated the city issued the order today,…
The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com. Bryer Lee Marciniak, the son of Madison and Troy Marciniak Jr., was born on Monday, August 4, 2025. Olivia June Stevenson, the daughter of Melissa and Jon Stevenson of Hart, was born on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Hudson Ray…
Earl Levern Hilden, 95, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support…
Jose Juan “Pepe” Arenas, 55, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025, after a very recent liver cancer diagnosis. Born on March 18, 1970 in Valle Hermoso, Mexico, Pepe was the youngest of four children born to Rosaura Urrutia Gonzalez and J. Felix Arenas Puente. Not once after his diagnosis did Jose fear or question God; he was only…
Employment: K-5 Elementary STEM Teacher This is a paid posting. Published until Aug. 13, 2025.
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The midway at the 86th Western Michigan Fair opened Tuesday. The grandstand event featured West MI Pullers Tractor & Truck Pull. On Wednesday, midway wristbands can be purchased for $25 from noon to 5 p.m., regular price is $35. Fair admittance: $5 per person; children ages 5 and under, free) Wednesday,…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A mileage renewal requested by Ludington Mass Transit Authority for the cities of Ludington and Scottville easily passed during the Tuesday election, Aug. 5. The millage passed 920 to 191. The rate of up to 1.975 mill will raise about $480,000 a year for the next five years. It covers 20 percent of LMTA’s…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Rural Fire Authority millage increase was approved by voters during the election Tuesday, Aug. 5. The new rate of 2 mills passed 1,292 to 841. Free Soil Township was the only municipality to vote against the request. Authority officials say the current tax rate no longer was enough to provide adequate…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County National Night Out/Prepare Fair was held Tuesday evening, Aug. 5, at the Loomis Street Boat Ramp. Various emergency services and social services agencies attended. The evening included free ice cream, emergency vehicles and demonstrations by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office and Ludington Police Department K-9 units, along with the MCSO…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A request to approve a sinking fund for Mason County Eastern passed by 52 percent during Tuesday’s election, Aug. 5. Voters in the school district approved the request, 412-368, which will generate up to .75 mill (results do not include Lake and Manistee counties results). The millage rate is expected to generate $198,160 per…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — Construction on a new chemical storage facility for the Mason County Road Commission is underway with the facility expected to be completed by Sept. 30. The building is located on a 90-acre site in the 1900 block of East US 10 on the west side of the village. It is the first phase of…
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