Motorcyclist dies from injuries. #MasonCountyNews GRAND RAPIDS — James Lee May, 46, of Orleans Township (Ionia County) died today as a result of injuries sustained in a single vehicle crash Saturday, July 25, 2020 on US 31 in Free Soil Township. May was seriously injured Saturday morning in after he apparently attempted to make a lane change on US 31…
VanDyke faces challenge from Stickney for Eden Township clerk. #Election2020 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. EDITOR’S NOTE: The Primary Election takes place on Aug. 4. During the election, nominations are made from both the Republican and Democrat parties to decide who each respective party’s candidate will be in the November General Election. These profiles will feature the candidates who are running…
Castonia faces challenge by Kirkpatrick for county district 2 seat. #Election2020 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. EDITOR’S NOTE: The Primary Election takes place on Aug. 4. During the election, nominations are made from both the Republican and Democrat parties to decide who each respective party’s candidate will be in the November General Election. These profiles will feature the candidates who are…
Bleau, Piper running for PM Township treasurer position. #Election2020 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. EDITOR’S NOTE: The Primary Election takes place on Aug. 4. During the election, nominations are made from both the Republican and Democrat parties to decide who each respective party’s candidate will be in the November General Election. These profiles will feature the candidates who are running in…
Account established for Custer crash victim Rachael Ruger. A special account has been set up for Rachael Ruger who was injured Wednesday, July 22 in a two vehicle crash in Custer. The 26-year-old Scottville resident was transported by Aeromed to Munson Medical Center in Traverse City were she has undergone multiple surgeries. According to her father, Barry Ruger, recovery will…
Motorcyclist injured in US 31 crash. #MasonCountyNews FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old Orleans Township (Ionia County) man, driving a motorcycle, was seriously injured Saturday morning in a single vehicle crash on US 31. According to Mason County Sheriff Sgt. Adam Lamb on the scene, James Lee May was northbound on his 2017 Honda CRF250 on US 31, south of Koenig…
Obituary: Raymond Nash, 92, Ludington. Raymond Junior Nash, 92, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020. Raymond was born on November 28, 1927, the son of Ray and Janie (Kreigh) Nash. On September 30, 1948, he was wed to Carol Miller. They raised four children and shared their lives until she passed away on July 19, 1999. Raymond…
Obituary: Walter Beyer, 98, of Ludington. Walter Beyer, 98, was received by his Lord on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. He was born on the family farm in Free Soil on July 4, 1922 to the late Charles and Amelia (Berndt) Beyer. He graduated from Manistee High School in 1941. Walter spent more than 50 years in the trucking business. Along…
Kreinbrink, DeRouin running for prosecutor. #Election2020 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. EDITOR’S NOTE: The Primary Election takes place on Aug. 4. During the election, nominations are made from both the Republican and Democrat parties to decide who each respective party’s candidate will be in the November General Election. These profiles will feature the candidates who are running in contested races. Mason…
911 seeking millage renewal. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief #Election2020 WEARE TOWNSHIP, Oceana County — Mason-Oceana 911 has provided emergency dispatch services to Mason and Oceana counties since 1995. When the service was created, it relied solely on surcharges from landline telephone services. While that surcharge still applies, and while a percent of surcharges from cell phones goes toward 911, the…
Felonious assault among recent arraignments. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing writer. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason Count’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Kevin Allan Fitch, 30, of 712 N. Emily St., Ludington, was arrested July 22 by the Ludington Police Department of felony charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, interfering with an electronic communications device and…
Big Sable Point Lighthouse gift shop open. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The gift shop at the Big Sable Point Lighthouse is now open for the season. It will be open on weekends only, Friday through Sunday, from now until the end of September. New Big Sable Lighthouse merchandise has arrived and sales support the work of the Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers…
UP woman arrested for stealing car. LUDINGTON – A 31-year-old L’Anse woman was arrested by Ludington police officers after she allegedly stole a Jeep Wrangler Thursday, July 23, around 12:30 p.m. in the 300 block of Rath Avenue, according to Ludington Police Chief Timothy Kozal. “The driver (owner) of the vehicle had stopped and was unloading items into a local…
Passenger receives minor injuries in 2-vehicle crash. #MasonCountyCrime The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Manistee woman received minor injuries after the vehicle she was a passenger in failed to yield and collided with a second vehicle Thursday, July 23, at 8:30 p.m.…
Lange, Hartley running for county commission third district seat. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief #Election2020 EDITOR’S NOTE: The Primary Election takes place on Aug. 4. During the election, nominations are made from both the Republican and Democrat parties to decide who each respective party’s candidate will be in the November General Election. These profiles will feature the candidates who are running…
Obituary: Joy L. Kalchik, 98, of Ludington, formerly of Suttons Bay Joy L. Kalchik, 98, of Ludington, formerly of Suttons Bay, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at home in the arms of her two daughters. Joy was born October 27, 1921 in Suttons Bay Township, the daughter of Albert and Anna Hawkins. She graduated from Suttons Bay High…
Tractor ride will honor Duane Cooper SCOTTVILLE — On Saturday, Aug. 1 the Western Michigan Old Engine Club will host the Duane Cooper Memorial Tractor Ride. The ride will begin at Riverside Park and will travel to Ludington, stopping at Waterfront Park for lunch and then returning to Scottville. It is open to anyone with an antique tractor, doodlebug, antique…
Mental Health Matters: Help is just a phone call away By Alan Neushwander The world is an ever-changing place that can lead to various emotional reactions including stress, anxiety, fear and depression. Whether it’s personal struggles or world events such as COVID-19, political battles, or the recent increase in violence, it’s easy to slip into a pattern where you may…
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