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Obituary: Sally Thompson, 71, of Fountain Sally Jo Thompson, 71, of Fountain, passed away Wednesday May 17, 2023. Sally was born December 16, 1951, the daughter of Stanley Saya and Lois (Taibl) Saya. She graduated from Mason County Eastern High School in 1970. On November 7, 1970, Sally married the love of her life, Robert E. Thompson, sharing 52 years…
79th District Court arraignments, posted May 21, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Melinda Rae Kalis, 52; possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy); arrested May 12 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned May 14; probable cause hearing: May 24; bail: $10,000 cash. -Christina Lynne Barton, 60;…
Obituary: Debra Finholm, 68, of Ludington Debra Kay Finholm, 68, of Ludington, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 11, 1954, in Flint, the daughter of Henry and Marian (Beaver) Zacek. Debra graduated from Southside High School in Bee Branch, Arkansas. She attended cosmetology school in Conway, Arkansas, graduating in…
Sheridan Township man injured in motorcycle crash BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 60-year-old Sheridan Township man was seriously injured Saturday evening after the motorcycle he was riding struck a deer. The crash occurred in the 1500 block of South Walhalla Road, south of Barothy Road. The man was riding a Victory motorcycle northbound when the crash occurred. He was transported by…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Motorcycle crash, Walhalla Road BRANCH TOWNSHIP (9:25 p.m.) — Report of a motorcycle crash, Walhalla and Barothy roads. Injuries reported.
VIDEO: Fire in Free Soil destroys pole barn, vehicles By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL — Fire destroyed a pole barn Friday morning in the Village of Free Soil. Fire units were initially dispatched to 2624 E. Blaine Street at 9:49 a.m. According to Free Soil/Meade Fire Department Chief Vince Williams, the 40-feet by 50-feet building was fully engulfed in…
NEWS ALERT: Fire in Free Soil FREE SOIL — Firefighters are currently on scene of a barn fire on Blaine Street the village of Free Soil.
911 call reporting drug overdose leads to warrant arrest SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 43-year-old Ludington man was arrested following a 911 call reporting an alleged drug overdose in the 2400 block of 21st Street Thursday, May 18, shortly after 12:30 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “As deputies arrived, they observed a vehicle attempting to leave the driveway,”…
Cyclist hurt after crossing head-on into path of pick-up truck PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Ludington man received serious injuries after he rode his bicycle northbound on Meyers Road from US 10 and crossed head-on into the path of a southbound 2012 Dodge Ram pickup, driven by a 37-year-old Fountain woman Thursday, May 18, shortly before 5 p.m., according…
Girl, 13, sustains critical injuries in ORV crash VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 13-year-old Scottville girl was critically injured after she was ejected from an ORV that overturned Thursday, May 18, around 2:30 p.m. on Millerton Road west of US 31, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The victim was flown by Aeromed to DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids with critical…
Driver, passenger injured in US 31 crash AMBER TOWNSHIP —A 54-year-old Muskegon man and his 56-year-old passenger from Norton Shores were injured Thursday, May 18, shortly before 7 p.m. after the vehicle he was operating failed to make the westbound US 10 off-ramp from northbound US 31, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The vehicle left the road; struck a…
Obituary: Donna Reeds, 86, of Scottville Donna Jean Reeds, 86, of Scottville passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Donna was born on December 13, 1936 in Carr Settlement, the daughter of Dwight C. and Dorothy E. (Smith) Spuller and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1954. She continued her education at the…
Obituary: George Sadler, 65, of Pentwater George Peter Sadler, 65, of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, at his home. He was born October 1, 1957, in Ludington, the son of George “Buffy” and Marcia Sadler. George grew up in the Ludington and Scottville area, and was a graduate of Mason County Central High School, class of 1975. He…
Obituary: Jeffrey Carlson, 63, of Ludington Jeffrey Alan Carlson, 63, of Ludington, died Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at his home. He was born July 8, 1959, in Ludington, the son of Richard and Yvonne (Rubleski) Carlson. Jeff served in the First Infantry Division of the US Army from 1980-1988. In his spare time, Jeff enjoyed studying genealogy, cartography, coin collecting,…
Obituary: Kelly Castonia, 60, of Ludington Kelly Jay Castonia, 60, of Ludington passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Spectrum Health/Corewell Health in Grand Rapids. Kelly was born on October 10, 1962 in Ludington, the son of the late Earl and Leatrice (Carberry) Castonia. He graduated from Ludington Senior High School in 1980 and was employed at Gunberg’s Appliances…
VIDEO: Badger begins 2023 sailing season LUDINGTON — The SS Badger set sail this morning, May 18, for its 2023 season, on its way to Manitowoc, Wis. The historic ship is observing its 70th anniversary this year. For more information on reserving tickets visit ssbadger.com.
The Hamlin Report, May 2023 By Nancy VanderVest, Hamlin Township Supervisor Transfer Site: The Hamlin Township Transfer Site is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays through September 30, 2023. (The Transfer Site will be open on Monday, May 29, 2023 (Memorial Day) from 10 am – 6 pm. It is requested that everyone be…
Ludington Run Club hosting virtual 150 mile Ludington’s Sesquicentennial challenge LUDINGTON — The Ludington Run Club is challenging runners and walkers to log 150 miles to celebrate Ludington’s Sesquicentennial. The challenge is virtual, meaning that anyone can participate, no matter where they are located. Registration is open now through November 1. “We wanted to do something fun for Ludington’s 150th…
Obituary: Steven Thomas Mustaikis II, formerly of Ludington Sept. 7, 1972 – May 9, 2023 Steven Thomas Mustaikis II, loving husband, father, son and brother, died on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the age of 50. Steve’s final act was to give the gift of life through organ and tissue donation. Steve grew up in Ludington and by fourth grade…
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VIDEO: Fisher Road bridge is removed Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Fisher Road bridge between Peterson and Victory Corner roads was removed this morning by Hardman Construction of Ludington. According to Eric Nelson, Mason County Road Commission highway engineer, the original bridge, that spans the Lincoln River, was built in 1900. In 1974, the deck of…
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