Historic homes tours will be featured during Love Ludington weekend LUDINGTON — As part of the Ludington Sesquicentennial celebration, the Mason County Historical Society is hosting “A Walk Back in Time,” a tour of some of Ludington’s historic homes on Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11, during the Love Ludington Weekend celebration. Tour participants will be invited to view…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted June 1, 2023 LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Andrew Michael Desmarais, 35, pleaded guilty March 21 to stealing/retaining a financial transaction device and second-degree retail fraud and was sentenced May 23 to 120 days in jail with credit for 120 days served and $681.75 in fines…
Hansen Road work completed AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Road Commission has announced that Hansen Road, between Meyers and Dennis roads is now re-opened to all traffic. Construction, which began on April 17, was completed today with line striping. The project was completed about a week ahead of schedule, according to Eric Nelson, Mason County highway engineer. The $850,000…
MSU Extension, AFFEW offering summer gardening programs PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Michigan State University Extension and AFFEW (A Few Friends of the Environment of the World) are offering three gardening programs this summer for various ages. Each program is free and will be held at the U Dig It Community Garden located behind the Ludington United Methodist Church, 5810 E.…
Police news, posted June 1, 2023 The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, May 31, 2023: 2:18 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), assault, 6500 block East Sherman Street, Sheridan Township. A report is being forwarded to the Mason County Prosecutor’s Office seeking charges against a 31-year-old Fountain woman following a 911 call reporting a fight. 6 a.m., (MCSO),…
Filer Credit Union announces scholarship recipients FILER TOWNSHIP — Filer Credit Union annually awards over $20,000 in scholarships to local youth. “We are thrilled to announce our 2023 Filer Credit Union scholarship recipients,” said Kyle Gurzynski, president of the credit union. “These students have displayed exemplary hard work and dedication to their schoolwork and their community. We look forward to…
Obituary: Marilyn Myrtle Lague, 80, of Manistee, formerly of Scottville Marilyn Myrtle Lague, 80, of Manistee, formerly of Scottville, passed away Sunday May 21, 2023. Marilyn was born March 25, 1943, the daughter of Harry and Hilda Nutting. Marilyn moved from Chicago to Scottville for her nine grade year and stayed. She graduated from Mason County Central in 1961. Marilyn…
Historical Society launches Ludington 150th Speaker Series LUDINGTON – In celebration of Ludington’s sesquicentennial, the Mason County Historical Society is launching its Ludington 150th Speaker Series by board president James Jensen. The series will feature four presentations highlighting the history of Ludington. The Ludington 150th Speaker Series aims to honor the city’s heritage through engaging presentations that share the vibrant…
Conservation district to host pollinators habitat workshop SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Mason-Lake Conservation District will host a pollinators habitat workshop on Saturday, June 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 5610 N. Poplar Street, just outside of the Village of Fountain. The event is free but reservations are required. The workshop will have in-class and in-field sessions. The event will…
Police news, posted May 31, 2023 The following is police activity in Mason County Tuesday, May 30, 2023: 7:30 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Washington Road east of Ruth Road, Colfax Township. 9:52 a.m., (MCSO), a 31-year-old Branch woman was arrested on an outstanding Muskegon County failure to appear warrant following a traffic stop, US 10…
Vehicle crashes into culvert after driver suffers medical condition on US 31 SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 65-year-old Bear Lake, Michigan man received “non-life-threatening” injuries after he experienced a medical situation; passed out; ran off the highway; and struck a culvert on US 31 north of the Pere Marquette Highway overpass Tuesday, May 30, shortly after 1:30 p.m., said Mason County…
Driver cited for running red light following 3-vehicle crash PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 71-year-old Fountain man was cited for disregarding a red light following the Mason County Sheriff’s Office investigation of a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of US 10 and Jebavy Drive Tuesday, May 30, shortly before 10:30 a.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A 72-year-old…
Man allegedly hits female in the head with bottle, pulls knife on another person PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A warrant is being requested for a 28-year-old Ludington man who reportedly “struck a female in the head with a bottle and pulled a knife on another subject,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The incident occurred Tuesday, May 30, just after…
Obituary: Dean “Buns” McClellan, 71, of Ludington Dean “Buns” McClellan, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023. He was born on March 12, 1952, to Ivan and Marjorie McClellan in Ludington. Buns was an avid sports lover. He played softball with the Amoco Bombers during the heyday of fast pitch softball in Mason County. He was a pitcher to be…
Obituary: Frederic Cisler, 76, of Pentwater Frederic Gerald Cisler, 76, of Pentwater, passed away peacefully Friday, May 26, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born April 20, 1947 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Gerald and Elaine Cisler. Fred proudly served his country with the U.S. Army in Vietnam. During that time, he was exposed to Agent Orange and later developed…
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The names behind Ludington schools’ buildings This history article is presented by the Mason County Historical Society in partnership with Mason County Press, in celebration of Ludington’s sesquicentennial. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s Note: Throughout Mason County there are many buildings, parks, organizations, and places that are named in honor/memory of various individuals because of the impact those people had…
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