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Ludington woman pleads to 2nd-degree child abuse of 2-year-old
Tara Treesh, 36, of Ludington, pled no contest Tuesday to one count of second-degree child abuse, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Treesh’s plea accompanies an agreement extended by Mason County's 51st Circuit Court to sentence her to 20 months to 10 years of incarceration. Treesh was charged in...
Obituary: Helen VanLoon, 94, of Ludington
Helen Francis (Gorzynski) VanLoon, 94, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024. Helen was born on August 25, 1929, the daughter of the late Valentine and Joanna (Pachulski) Gorzynski. On September 15, 1949, she married the late Marshall VanLoon. Together they shared many memorable years until his passing.
Obituary: Thomas Ray Dodson, Jr., 56, of Branch
Thomas Ray Dodson Jr. “Tommy” was received in the arms of the Lord on July 15, 2024. Tommy passed peacefully in his home with his wife Cristina and his six children by his side. Tommy was born in Ludington, on January 12, 1968, the son of proud parents,...
Ludington mother faces 20 months to 10 years for child abuse
LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old Ludington mother pleaded “no contest” to second-degree child abuse in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, July 16. Tara Lynn Treesh’s plea includes a sentencing agreement of 20 months to 10 years in prison. “In December of 2021, Treesh brought her...
Lakeshore Food Club to receive portion of Lakeshore Offshore Classic fish
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Offshore Classic began Tuesday and will continue through Sunday, July 21. New this year, some of the fish collected during the tournament, hosted by the Chamber Alliance of Mason County, will be donated to the Lakeshore Food Club. “The daily contests are anticipated to bring...
Video and Photo Feature: Old Engine Club preparing for 50th show
RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Members of the Western Michigan Old Engine Club met at the Mark Lipps farm Wednesday where they cut grain in preparation for the club’s 50th Old Engine and Tractor Show, which will be held Thursday, Aug. 1 through Saturday, Aug. 3 at Scottville Riverside Park.
Photos: Hill Harper visits Manistee on US Senate campaign trail
MANISTEE — A Democratic candidate for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat which has been held by the retiring Debbie Stabenow since 2001 visited Manistee Monday. Hill Harper spoke at the Art Park on the east end of River Street for about 30 minutes in front of a crowd of more than 20 before heading to Benzie County, Cadillac and Brighton as part of his campaign trail.
Offshore Classic holds Big Boys Tournament
The Ludington Offshore Classic kicked off with its Big Boys Tournament where 31 boats participated. The participation was, “business as usual,” said event host Brandy Miller. This tournament has completed day 1, and day 2 will begin at 6 a.m. The most weight for day 1 was 218.35...
League of Women Voters to host candidate forum
ONEKAMA — The League of Women Voters Manistee County will host a candidate forum to highlight those running for the Onekama Township Board of Trustees. “The 2024 election is important for our democracy at all levels of government. We hope every citizen will take advantage of this opportunity to become better informed about candidates and the issues. And remember, everything begins at the local level,” said Manistee league president Nancy Behring.
Spirit of the Woods Garden Club celebrates members' 90th birthdays
Spirit of the Woods Garden Club Inc. held its monthly meeting on July 8 at the Lion's Pavilion at First Street Beach. Two members, Pauline Tyree and LaVonne Miller, celebrated their 90th birthdays. Nancy Dillingham, owner of The Portable Garden Concrete and Hypertufa Garden Art, demonstrated hypertufa during the meeting....
Hit-and-run crash reported in Onekama, per latest police blotter
MANISTEE COUNTY — The following includes reports made to the Manistee County Sheriff’s Office from July 8-10. All calls may not be reported. This is part of a lengthy report and is compiled by assistant editor Arielle Breen. July 8. • A vehicle-deer accident was reported at 5:12...
Charnes to take over as KND's middle, high school principal
BRETHREN — Kaleva Norman Dickson Schools has a new middle and high school principal. The school board took action Monday to hire Kile Charnes to the position with a unanimous vote. Charnes said in an interview with the News Advocate he was excited to join the district. Article continues...
LASD School Board gives construction updates, approves spending
The Ludington Area School District School Board met for their monthly meeting on Monday, July 15, in the Ludington Elementary School at 6 p.m. Board secretary and Building and Site Committee member Mike Nagle gave updates on the construction taking place at the high school. They plan to have the...
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