A pickup truck pulling a trailer hit a power pole, bringing down power lines and causing a power outage in the area, after an SUV pulled into its path. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Four people were hurt, two of whom were critically injured, in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Sugar Grove and Schoenherr roads Thursday, Aug. 7, shortly before…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Aug. 5, 2025: 6:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Hansen and Tuttle roads, Custer Township. 8:50 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 55-year-old Ludington woman was cited for operating without…
On August 4, 2025, the world lost a true legend. Jason Matthew Fox, 50, of Ludington, passed away doing what he loved—ripping through the wind on his Harley Electra Glide Ultra Classic and visiting the friends he held so dear. Born and raised in Ludington, Jason was the kind of man who made an impression everywhere he went. A people…
LUDINGTON — Rieth-Riley Construction will be paving Olmstead Street from Staffon Street to Sherman Street and Sherman Street from Tinkham Avenue to Lawndale Street Saturday. Paving is expected to start by 8 a.m., with some preparation work possibly starting earlier. The project is expected to be completed in one day. Traffic should be allowed back on the streets by evening.…
This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Filer Credit Union, with offices in Manistee, Ludington and Bear Lake, 800-595-6630, www.filercu.com Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE — The MV Calumet made a delivery of salt to the Reith-Riley Construction dock on Manistee Lake Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. The road salt came from the Ojibway Mine in Windsor, Ontario. The…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A capacity crowd filled the grandstands at the Mason County Fairgrounds Thursday evening to watch the Western Michigan Fair’s Super Kicker Rodeo. The event a variety of traditional rodeo events including roping and bull riding. Audience members participated in the bull riding. The 85th Western Michigan Fair continues Friday through…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Pete Wilson of Sherman Township made history Wednesday when he was selected as the first man, in the 86 year history of the Western Michigan Fair, to be named Homemaker of the Year. The father of 11 children operates Kid Ranch CSA Farm on Beyer Road, along with his wife, Jill, and…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Wednesday was Kids’ Day at the 86th Western Michigan Fair. Here are some photos highlighting the day. See schedule below. Fair admittance: $5 per person; children ages 5 and under, free) Daily midway wristbands can be purchased for $35. Thursday, Aug. 7 Senior citizens, ages 60 and older, admitted free –…
The man then reportedly stole a vehicle and followed the women LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Ludington man was arrested for attempted carjacking and vehicle theft following an incident at Stearns Park — a popular Lake Michigan beach destination — Thursday, Aug. 7, around 1:30 a.m., according to Capt. Michael Haveman of the Ludington Police Department. “The Ludington Police Department is…
Employment: Band Director, Hart Public Schools This is a paid posting. Published until Aug. 15, 2025
David Christian Boomgaard, 88, of Irons, died on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. A memorial service with military honors will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Grace Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com.…
Darlaine Marie Edel, 85, of Scottville, formerly of Hart, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025. She was born April 25, 1940, in Hart, the daughter of Robert and Gloria (Mitteer) Pierce. Darlaine loved raising different kinds of animals on the farms she grew up on. She also loved to watch the wildlife in her front and back yards. Darlaine is…
A music memorial honoring the life of Mary E. Stuart will be held on Friday, Aug. 15 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Stickney’s Back Forty, 3410 E. Sippy Rd., Eden Township. The celebration will include live music, mingling, munchies, and the revealing of Mary’s poetry book. Mary Evelyn Stuart, formerly of Ludington, died on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 at…
Employment: Assistive Technology Consultant West Shore Educational Service District and Wexford Missaukee Intermediate School District have a shared full-time position vacancy for an Assistive Technology Consultant. Bachelor’s degree in Assistive Technology or related field required. To view a complete job posting, visit the website at www.wsesd.org. Email cover letter, resume, credentials and references to: Trina Scott, Human Resources Coordinator at…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Just a couple weeks before completion of a multi-million dollar building, the City of Ludington has put a stop order on its completion, claiming the building’s columns over a sidewalk were built too close to the street. In a press release issued today, City Manager Kaitlyn Aldrich stated the city issued the order today,…
The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com. Bryer Lee Marciniak, the son of Madison and Troy Marciniak Jr., was born on Monday, August 4, 2025. Olivia June Stevenson, the daughter of Melissa and Jon Stevenson of Hart, was born on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Hudson Ray…
Earl Levern Hilden, 95, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support…
Jose Juan “Pepe” Arenas, 55, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025, after a very recent liver cancer diagnosis. Born on March 18, 1970 in Valle Hermoso, Mexico, Pepe was the youngest of four children born to Rosaura Urrutia Gonzalez and J. Felix Arenas Puente. Not once after his diagnosis did Jose fear or question God; he was only…
Employment: K-5 Elementary STEM Teacher This is a paid posting. Published until Aug. 13, 2025.
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The midway at the 86th Western Michigan Fair opened Tuesday. The grandstand event featured West MI Pullers Tractor & Truck Pull. On Wednesday, midway wristbands can be purchased for $25 from noon to 5 p.m., regular price is $35. Fair admittance: $5 per person; children ages 5 and under, free) Wednesday,…
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