Campbell Road construction Wednesday. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — Road construction on Campbell Road between Hansen and Bockstanz roads will begin Wednesday, July 7. Construction will including paving of the road. The road will be open to one land traffic, using flag control. Work is expected to take one day, weather dependent. Paving will also include about 200 feet of Bockstanz Road…
Celebration of Life Service: Charles ‘Butch’ Koeller. A Celebration of Life for Charles “Butch” Koeller (July 9, 1949-Oct. 26, 2020) will be held on July 10, 2021 at 8431 East Manales Road, Sherman Township, starting at 2 p.m. A luncheon will follow. Read Mr. Koeller’s obituary here.
Celebration of Life service: Carl Kronlein, 81, of Ludington. A celebration of life for Carl Kronlein (March 8, 1939 – Jan. 27, 2021) will be held on Saturday July 10, 2021 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Bayou located at 5929 North Beaune Road, Hamlin Township. Read obituary here.
Thunderstorms tonight; rain Wednesday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Thunderstorms are expected early this evening, beginning about 7 p.m., with occasional rain possible overnight. Low temperature of 62 degrees with winds north-northeast at 10 mph. Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Periods of rain. High 72; low 57. Precipitation: 70%…
Obituary: Peggy Ann House, 90, of Ludington. Peggy Ann House, 90, of Ludington passed away Friday, December 4, 2020. She was born January 16, 1930 in Victory Township to Archie and Leola (Sinclair) Stewart. She married the late Richard House on February 29, 1980 in Ludington. She worked in the billing department at Oakview Medical Care Facility. When she wasn’t…
Jonesville woman charged with stealing vehicle. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 28-year-old Jonesville, Mich. woman was arrested Saturday, July 3, 2021 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for allegedly stealing a vehicle. Naomi Ashley Bahe of 503 East St., Jonesville, was arraigned in 79th District Court on the felony charge of unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle. The vehicle was allegedly…
Police news, posted July 5, 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 activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, July 2, 2021. 12:10 p.m. Two vehicle crash, with injury, M116 and Lakeshore Drive, Hamlin Township. A 48- year-old Temperance man and his…
Obituary: Alice Cloutier, 84, of Ludington Alice Cloutier, 84, of Ludington, died Saturday, July 3, 2021, at home. She was born April 16, 1937, in Manistee, the daughter of Michael and Celia (Ozga) Jankowski. Alice was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who enjoyed reading, knitting, crocheting, playing cards and games. Most of all, she enjoyed being…
Fire damages Ludington home. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Firefighters from Ludington Fire Department and Pere Marquette Fire Department responded to a house fire at 104 W. Whittier St. early Monday morning. Initial dispatch information stated the house was fully engulfed in flames. Its sole occupant was able to get out of the house safely. She was checked out…
News Alert: House fire, Ludington LUDINGTON — 12:23 a.m.: Report of a house fire, 100 block of West Whittier Street.
Thunderstorms possible Monday. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: Mainly clear skies tonight, low of 70 degrees. Winds 5 to 10 mph. Monday, July 5, 2021. Scattered thunderstorms. Storms may contain gusty winds. High 87; low 65. Precipitation: 43% day; 47% evening. Wind: SW 15 mph day; SW 12…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — 11:02 p.m.: Report of a vehicle crash with injuries, Pere Marquette Highway and Sixth Street.
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP— 6:44 p.m.: Report of a Jeep/motorcycle crash, US 10 and Meyers Road.
Happy 245th Birthday, USA! In Congress, July 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the…
Rotary debuts new elephant ear trailer at art fair. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Rotary Club is debuting its new elephant ear wagon this weekend at the West Shore Art Fair in Rotary Park. Purchased more than a year ago to expand the opportunities for the 80-member club to sell its popular treat, like so much else it was sidelined by…
Obituary: Marilyn Marie Hogenson, 73, of Ludington Marilyn Marie Hogenson, 73, of Ludington, formerly of Coopersville, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021 at her home. She was born July 23, 1947 in Ludington to Russell and Phyllis (O’Conner) Hartley. She graduated from St. Simon Catholic School in 1965. Marilyn was an entrepreneur. She opened and managed several businesses throughout her…
Obituary: Edith Long, 93, of Fountain. Edith Vanessa Long, 93, of Fountain passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Medilodge of Ludington. Edith was born on February 17, 1928 in the Wellswood area of Torquay, County of Devon, England, and was the daughter of Capt. Samuel H. and Florence B.E. (Lonnen) Mayne. The Mayne family had a very influential…
79th District Court arraignments, posted July 2, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Joshua Kurt VandenHeuvel, 37, of 702 E. Ludington Ave., Apt. 2, Ludington, was arrested June 6 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of first degree home invasion. Probable cause…
79th District Court sentencings, dismissals, posted July 2, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Ronnie Zuniga, Jr., 37, of 605 E. Dowland St., Ludington, pleaded guilty June 29 to disorderly person jostling and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 90…
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — 4:38 p.m.: Report of a rollover crash, Pere Marquette Highway north of Oceana Drive. Update: Minor injuries.
Rasmussen Road open. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Rasmussen Road is now open to traffic, according to Mason County Road Commission County Highway Engineer/Project Manager Eric Nelson. Road construction was completed Thursday, July 1. Nelson said some tree cutting is taking place on the road today with lane closures, however the tree cutting is not part of the road commission project. If the…
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