Northridge Metal Fabrication invests in modernizing former Kaines West Michigan By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — In April 2022, Les Kaines sold his business, Kaines West Michigan, after operating it since 1965. The company was purchased by Brad Graham and Brian Cole, who each operate manufacturing businesses in Walker near Grand Rapids. They renamed the Ludington company Northridge Metal Fabrication. …
Memorial service marks 10th anniversary of Trooper Butterfield murder Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — A memorial service Saturday marked the 10th anniversary of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield’s death. On Sept. 9, 2013, Butterfield was patrolling North Custer Road when he pulled over a pickup truck. The driver of that truck, a 19-year-old Irons man,…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Sept. 8, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced in Mason County’s Circuit Court Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023: – Melinda Rae Kalis, 52, pleaded guilty July 18, 2023 to methamphetamine possession and was sentenced to 180 days in jail with credit for 116 days served; two years probation; and $598 in…
Helicopters to inspect power lines next week MASON COUNTY — ITC will inspect high-voltage transmission structures, lines and equipment throughout the state via helicopter from approximately Sept. 11 through Oct. 11 — weather permitting, according to a press release. “The helicopters will be flying lower than usual near the transmission lines during these inspections, which is no cause for concern…
Petunia Parade Dollar Drop this afternoon LUDINGTON — The Ludington Petunia Parade will hold a Dollar Drop event today, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Rotary Park. Those wishing to contribute to the non-profit organization that plants and maintains the petunias on Ludington Avenue, Loomis Street and Ferry Street, may drive north on Lewis Street from Ludington Avenue and drop…
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