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By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the victim who passed away from a probable drowning at the Ludington State Park Tuesday. Mark Scholes, 44, of Oskaloosa, Iowa was pronounced dead at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital Tuesday afternoon after he was transported to the hospital. According to Mason County Sheriff…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 45-year-old man died Tuesday afternoon following a water emergency at the mouth of the Big Sable River at the Ludington State Park. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, emergency crews were dispatched to the scene at 1:49 p.m. for a report of a person struggling in the water. “Several persons entered…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP (1:52 p.m.) — Emergency crews have been dispatched to Ludington State Park for a water emergency. Mason-Oceana 911 dispatch information stated that a 45-year-old male was found struggling at the mouth of the Big Sable River at Lake Michigan. Multiple people came to his aid and started performing CPR once he was brought back to shore. Use caution…
The Allis-Chalmers WC was purchased new from a Scottville dealership in 1941 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s Note: Where the heck is Fern? According to longtime resident Estella Stickney, it is located on South Custer Road, in Eden Township, between Hawley and Marrison roads with the epicenter being the intersection of Custer and Sippy roads. So, if you didn’t know,…
LUDINGTON — The SS Badger remained at its home dock in Ludington today, undergoing electrical system repairs. The Badger has been out of service since Saturday evening. It is expected to be operating again Tuesday morning. After departing Manitowoc Saturday afternoon, an electrical issue arose while the ship was underway to Ludington. The problem was quickly identified allowing the ship…
