
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Western Michigan Fair continues through Saturday. Check here for a complete schedule. Winners of the dairy competitions are as follows: #WesternMichiganFair

Western Michigan Fair bicycle winners. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Brandon Austin and Leyna Martz were the winners of the Western Michigan Fair bicycle give-a-way today, during the fair’s Kids’ Day activities. The fair continues through Thursday: Thursday, Aug. 8 – Veterans and Senior Citizens admitted free. – Fair entrance $3 per person, children ages 5 and under free. – Noon…

Western Michigan Fair photo album: Tuesday PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Western Michigan Fair officially kicked off on Tuesday and will continue through Saturday. Today, Wednesday, is Kids’ Day. See the schedule below for details on today and the rest of the week. Wednesday, Aug. 7 – Noon to 5 p.m.: Kids Day, all day unlimited wristbands for $15.…

Man arrested on warrant after interrupting traffic stop. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP – A 43-year-old Manistee man was arrested on an outstanding Manistee County warrant after he approached Mason County sheriff’s deputies during a traffic stop that resulted in an operating while under the influence of drugs arrest Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 5:30 p.m. on US 10 near Meyers Road,…

Recent deaths, posted Aug. 7, 2019. The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Zane Dibble, 66, of Scottville died on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Tammy Lynn Whitney, 54, of Twin Lake, died on Monday, August 5, 2019. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 1…

Man sent to jail for strangulation. MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 29-year-old Custer man was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 6, to serve five months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for convictions of assault by strangulation and and receiving/concealing stolen property less than $200. Nico Blaine Cory, of 58 S. Madison, pleaded…

Man who fled from police after crash sent to jail. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 37-year-old homeless man who fled from police after crashing his vehicle last April was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 6, to serve one year in jail. Jerry Edson Weathers pleaded guilty, June 25, to attempted larceny from a person, failure…

State parks, residents benefit from youth workers. If you have had the pleasure of visiting one of Michigan’s State Parks this summer, you may have noticed a crew in lime green shirts working together beautifying the park. For the seventh consecutive year, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources – Parks and Recreation Division, Michigan Rehabilitation Services and the West Shore…

Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Thunderstorms possible this morning, clearing later. Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019 Isolated thunderstorms possible in the morning, clearing later in the day. High 79; low 54 Precipitation: 30% day; 10% evening. Wind: NW 9 mph day; N 7 mph evening. Humidity: 77% day; 91% evening. Sunrise: 6:38 a.m.; sunset: 9:02 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019 Sunny…
Severe thunderstorm advisory issued. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm advisory for western lower Michigan including Mason County. Thunderstorms with frequent lightning, heavy rain, and wind gusts over 40 mph are moving southeast off Lake Michigan into the Ludington area by 8 p.m. The storms will continue to spread southeast into the early nighttime hours but should…