Ceremony at Victory Park to commemorate unknown soldiers. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Dunes Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Legion Post #76 will hold a ceremony on Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the burial of the unknown soldier of World War I. The ceremony is part of the…
Police news, Nov. 3, 2021. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021: 7:53 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road near Peterson Road, Victory Township. 11:01 a.m., single-vehicle crash, no injury, Conrad Road near…
Badger heading to dry-dock Wednesday. LUDINGTON — The SS Badger will depart Ludington harbor, about 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 3 and will be taken to Sturgeon Bay, Wis. where it will spend the winter in dry-dock. According to information from Lake Michigan Carferry, a tugboat will take the Badger across Lake Michigan. In dry-dock it will undergo its five-year…
Branch Township to consider new fire station, township hall. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — The Branch Township Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 8 to consider a millage proposal to build a new fire station and township offices. The meeting will be held at the Branch Township Hall, 6688 First St. The current fire…
Man, 73, arrested for assault. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 73-year-old Ludington man was arrested for assault Monday, Nov. 1, shortly after 7 a.m. in the 1400 block of North Victory Corner Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following…
Obituary: Martin ‘Marty’ Harjes, 58, of Branch. Martin “Marty” William Harjes, 58, of Branch passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Marty had a big attitude, a big heart, and had a passion for the family tradition of driving semi-trucks. Some of his best days were teaming with his dad and driving across the United States. When not driving, Marty…
Obituary: Janice Clark, 83, of Ludington. Janice M. Clark, 83, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 27, 1938 in Ludington to Ross and Alma (Witte) Dewyer. Janice married Gerald L. Clark on April 24, 1955 in Ludington. Together they raised three children. Janice was mostly a homemaker,…
Obituary: Shirley Fleming, 85, of Ludington. Shirley Ann Fleming, 85, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. She was born August 26, 1936, in Masontown, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Marion and Mary (Maple) Bise. Shirley was the youngest child of seven brothers and one sister. She was employed as an accountant for…
Amber Township, Pentwater school district voters go to polls Tuesday. The voters of Amber Township will go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, to decide on a 1.5 mill request by the township board for roads. If approved, the millage would be levied for five years from 2022 to 2026, and will raise an estimated $181,277 in the first…
Great Start Readiness Program offers free preschool to qualified children. West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Kim Beardslee, correspondent. AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — The West Shore Educational Service District partners with 10 locations throughout Mason, Lake, and Oceana counties to provide…
GR woman arrested for drunk driving with 4 kids in car. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Grand Rapids woman was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office at 9:59 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30, and charged with operating and vehicle while intoxicated/high blood alcohol content (“super drunk”) and child endangerment. The arrest occurred after 911 had received complaints about a…
Norton Shores man arrested for 6th driving while license suspended. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 50-year-old Norton Shores man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office at 10:17 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31 for driving while license suspended, sixth offense. The…
West Shore Bank launches annual Spirit of Giving Christmas meal campaign. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has launched its 13th annual Spirit of Giving Christmas meal fundraiser. Though the campaign, the band partners with area grocery stores and food pantries to provide Christmas meals for families in Mason, Oceana, Manistee and Benzie counties. “Partnering with local organizations to distribute meals…
Recent births, posted Nov. 1, 2021. The following births have been reported: Nick Charles Herrygers, the son of Andrea and Caleb Herrygers of Hart, was born on Thursday, October 28, 2021. Anthony Octavio Rodriguez II, the son of Mandi Best and Anthony Rodriguez of Fountain, was born on Thursday, October 28, 2021. Ansel Walter Stojic, the son of Kelli Stojic and Perry Lyford-Stojic…
Kid-friendly disc golf course opens at Mason County Campground. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County Campground is home to the county’s newest disc golf course, The Tinderbox, an 18-hole, shorter course designed to be fun, challenging and a quicker play than other courses in the area. Park Ranger Tom Oele designed the campground course with kids in mind and built…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Oct. 31, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Rojelio Cody Yates, 33, of 9479 Belding Rd. NE, Rockford, Michigan, was found guilty Sept. 14 of two felony counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer and third-offense habitual offender and was sentenced Oct. 26 to two…
Obituary: Janice Soper, 93, of Ludington. Janice C. Soper, 93, of Ludington passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, October 30, 2021. She was born June 27, 1928 in Ludington to Homer and Maureen (Rassmussen) Fox. Janice attended from Ypsilanti School for the Deaf and went on to attend Traverse City School for the Deaf. She…
Obituary: Barbara VandenHeuvel, 83, of Ludington, formerly of Hart. Barbara (Barb) Jean VandenHeuvel began her earthly journey on April 8, 1938 and entered into the Kingdom of the Lord on Thursday, October 28, 2021. After 83 remarkable years, the Lord greeted her with open arms, peace and love to rest in eternal life. Barb was the daughter of Dorphine Louise…
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