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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.
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.
Settlement likely in lawsuit surrounding contaminated building
A settlement in the lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service by representatives from a local trust may be reaching a conclusion, according to court documents filed in the case. In December, a mediator was assigned to the lawsuit brought by The Rita A. Wadel Revocable Living Trust against...
FROM THE RECORD
A 33-year-old Hesperia man was arrested on six outstanding warrants Wednesday at 9:09 p.m. in the City of Hart by troopers from the Hart Post of the Michigan State Police. All of the warrants charge him with failing to appear in court. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail.
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,...
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.
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...
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...
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.
Memorial service notice: Dennis Houk
Dennis Franklin Houk, 79, of Pentwater, died on Thursday, May 9, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 29, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 3212 W. Kinney Rd., Riverton Township. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. at the church. Read Dennis’s obituary here....
News alert: radiator fluid leak at Silver Lake roundabout
GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Hart Area Fire Department was dispatched to the roundabout in Silver Lake for a radiator leak following a vehicle crash Monday, July 15, shortly before 12:15 p.m. The 911 caller reported to Central Dispatch that a delivery truck’s radiator was punctured in the crash, and radiator...
Obituary: Charles Felt, 89, of Shelby
Charles “Chuck” Franklin Felt, 89, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. He was born November 21, 1934, in Muskegon, the son of Clarence and Lillie Felt. Chuck was raised in North Muskegon where he played football for the North Muskegon Norsemen, leading his team...
Employment: Special Education Supervisor
West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Supervisor. Master’s degree; Full approval in at least one area of special education; three years experience in special education; must be able to satisfy R340.1772 of the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education for Supervisor of Special Education Approval.
Employment: GSRP Lead Teacher
West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Lead Teacher. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or...
Ludington woman pleads no contest to child abuse for November 2022 incident
Tara Treesh, 36, of Ludington, pleaded no contest on Tuesday to one count of Second-Degree Child Abuse, according to the Michigan Attorney General’s Office. Treesh’s plea accompanies an agreement extended by the Court for 20 months to 10 years’ incarceration. Treesh was charged in November of 2022 with one count each of Second-Degree Child Abuse, Maintaining a Drug House, and Possession of Methamphetamine. In December of 2021, Treesh brought her unresponsive 2-year-old child to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Due to the severity of his injuries, the child was required to be transferred by helicopter to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids for intensive care and surgery. While Treesh claimed the child may have fallen from his crib, a pediatric specialist indicated the injuries were not consistent with that type of fall. Treesh has since terminated her parental rights.
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