Obituary: Linda Post, 78, of Ludington.

October 15, 2021

Obituary: Linda Post, 78, of Ludington. Linda Post, 78, of Ludington passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021, at her home.  Linda graduated From Muskegon High School in 1961 and kept books for Dykstra Foods. She moved to Walhalla in 1973 and while raising her family, was the bookkeeper for Wickes Lumber in Scottville for the next 34 years. She spent…

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Police news, Oct. 14, 2021.

October 14, 2021

Police news, Oct. 14, 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 Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021: 4:29 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 east of Brye Road, Amber Township. 4:48 p.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31…

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Medical disposal event is Oct. 23 at fairgrounds. 

October 14, 2021

Medical disposal event is Oct. 23 at fairgrounds.  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A medication disposal event will be held at the Mason County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 9  a.m. to noon. The event is being organized by the Leeward Initiative, a local coalition working to prevent substance abuse in Mason County.  Volunteers will be on-hand for the drive-thru…

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Obituary: Robert Normoyle, 83, of Ludington.

October 14, 2021

Obituary: Robert Normoyle, 83, of Ludington. Robert “Bob” John Normoyle, 83, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born March 21, 1938, in Chicago, the son of Joseph and Patricia (nee Hickey) Normoyle, who preceded him in death. Bob served four years in the US Navy, then started Ridge Plumbing Co. in…

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Recent births, posted Oct. 14, 2021.

October 14, 2021

Recent births, posted Oct. 14, 2021. The following births have been reported: Zyair Wayne Linstrom, the son of Alyssa Harvey and Nathaniel Linstrom of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Lyla Peach Loeser, the daughter of Chelsie and Mackenzie Loeser of Custer, was born on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Kelya Ibarra, the daughter of Diana Sifuentes and Eduardo Ibarra…

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Wakelin loses appeal; charges of resisting arrest bound over. 

October 13, 2021

Wakelin loses appeal; charges of resisting arrest bound over.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A case against a Ludington man charged with assaulting/obstructing/resisting police officers has been bound over to circuit court following an appeal by the Mason County Prosecuting Attorney’s office.  Devon Joseph Edwin Wakelin, 24, of 101 W. Melendy St., was arrested by Ludington Police Department on…

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Educator Spotlight: Lois Bongard-Newkirk, Covenant Christian School.

October 13, 2021

Educator Spotlight: Lois Bongard-Newkirk, Covenant Christian School. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, Staff Writer. Educator Spotlight is a presentation of Shelby State Bank, with offices in Ludington, Pentwater, Shelby, Hart, Hesperia, Manistee, Montague, Whitehall, North Muskegon, and Fruitport.  AMBER TOWNSHIP – Many educators spend their entire or almost entire career teaching the same grade level, but that definitely does not apply to…

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Ludington teen airlifted following crash.

October 13, 2021

Ludington teen airlifted following crash. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 17-year-old Ludington boy was flown via Aeromed to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids with critical injuries following a single-vehicle crash Wednesday, Oct. 13, around 3:45 a.m. on South Lakeshore Drive north of Chauvez Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “Upon the arrival of emergency crews, both…

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Police news, Oct. 13, 2021.

October 13, 2021

Police news, Oct. 13, 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 recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Oct. 11, 2021: ​2:22 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 29-year-old Ludington woman was arrested on an outstanding failure to appear warrant for a charge of driving…

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Beekeepers to host event at Ludington Senior Center.

October 13, 2021

Beekeepers to host event at Ludington Senior Center. LUDINGTON — Scottville Beekeepers of Mason County will host an event, Sweet Taste of Mason County, on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ludington Senior Center, 308 S. Rowe Street. Local beekeepers from Mason, Oceana, Manistee, and Lake counties will be on hand to share the varied…

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Obituary: Jerome Fenner, Jr., 63, of Fountain.

October 13, 2021

Obituary: Jerome Fenner, Jr., 63, of Fountain. Jerome F. Fenner Jr., 63, of Fountain, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born December 19, 1957 in Manistee to Jerry and Mary Grace (Morong) Fenner. In his youth, he spent many years with the Morong family. He graduated from Mason County Eastern in 1976.…

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Obituary: Catherine Petterson, 97, of Ludington.

October 13, 2021

Obituary: Catherine Petterson, 97, of Ludington. Catherine Ada Petterson died Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Lake Michigan Senior Living (LMSL), Ludington, where she had been a resident since March. As part of end-of-life planning, in 1992, she had filled out an obituary form, declaring her “length of terminal illness: short.” And as it turned out, she was a patient of…

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Camp Sauble: Cages of Carnage begins Saturday.

October 12, 2021

this Camp Sauble: Cages of Carnage begins Saturday. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — The third annual Camp Sauble: Cages of Carnage begins Saturday, Oct. 16. The event is a fundraiser for Free Soil/Meade Fire Department and Grant Township Fire Department and takes place at the former Camp Sauble state prison camp located on Free Soil Road just…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 12, 2021

October 12, 2021

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 12, 2021   The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Jerome Fenner Jr, 63, of Fountain, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021. A memorial service will be held Sunday, October 17, 2021 at 3 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home in Ludington. Family will greet friends starting at 1 p.m. Arrangements…

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Bryant Road remains closed, expected to open Friday.

October 12, 2021

Bryant Road remains closed, expected to open Friday. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Bryant Road remains closed to thru traffic as road construction near the new Ludington Area School District elementary continues. According to the Mason County Road Commission, paving has been completed but some other aspects of the project continue this week. The road is expected to open to traffic…

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Obituary: Beth Cottrell, 51, of Ludington.

October 12, 2021

Obituary: Beth Cottrell, 51, of Ludington. Beth Ann “Twigs” Cottrell, 51, of Ludington passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. She was born January 5, 1970 in Ludington to John Cottrell and Star (Nicolls) Avra.  Beth worked for many places, but some of her favorites were the Clarebridge Care Home in Huntsville…

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3 pedestrians struck by SUV, 1 airlifted.

October 11, 2021

3 pedestrians struck by SUV, 1 airlifted. LUDINGTON — Three pedestrians were struck by a 2013 GMC Terrain Sunday, Oct. 10, shortly before 8 p.m.  at the intersection of James and Loomis streets, according to Ludington Police Chief Timothy Kozal. The three pedestrians, all Grand Rapids residents, were transported to Spectrum Health in Ludington for treatment. One of them —…

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Wheel breaks loose on US 31, hitting 3 cars.

October 11, 2021

Wheel breaks loose on US 31, hitting 3 cars. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A wheel broke loose off a southbound vehicle and struck three northbound vehicles traveling on US 31 north of Hansen Road Friday, Oct. 8, shortly before 2 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. No one was injured. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County…

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