I am a 100% disabled Vietnam Veteran having served exactly one year at F.A.S.U., Binh Thuy, Vietnam. My MOS was Aviation Structural Mechanic Egress Systems (I worked on Ejection Seats). It wasn’t until around 2006 that it was determined that I had PTSD (an invisible wound) from my time in Vietnam. I am the author…
Kendra Patterson
Hi, I am Kendra Patterson. Wife, Mom of 2 amazing kids, and business owner! We own Michigan Barn Wood & Salvage here in Mason. I am very passionate about supporting small local businesses and helping my community of Mason by promoting Michigan-made products. I love hosting events at my store that help bring people to…
Valentino Orlando
I’m a lifelong Michigander!!!! I was born in Lansing, grew up in Mason. My family owned and operated the Mason Foodland ( which is currently the Courthouse Pub) in the ’60s and 70’s, the local grocery store long before we had a Meijer. That same entrepreneurial spirit led to the development of FunTyme Adventure Parks…
Joe Gorishek
Hello! My name is Joe, I am a 17-year-old senior at Mason High School. Through the high school I am dual-enrolled at LCC and am also very involved in the robotics program. I am the owner of J&M lawn care and Snow removal, I would love to hear from anyone who is looking for help…
Sue Craft
Hello, my name is Sue Craft. I have lived in Mason since I was in the 3rd grade. I am a wife, mother, grandma, daughter, sister, friend, and business owner. Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family. I’m married to Mike. I have three adult children: Josh (married to Heather), Sara…
Cory Hummel
I am a graduate of Mason High School Class of 1996. I have lived in the area for most of my life. I own Speedy G Bail Bonds. I am also involved with a few local charities, the two most notable are Give-A-Kid Projects, & The Alexandrea Robertson Memorial, or “ARM”. Q: Please tell us…
Sarah Russell
I’m currently the Executive Director of Mason Area Chamber of Commerce. I grew up in Mason and graduated from Mason High School. I left for 12 years and came back 2 years ago. I LOVE MASON! I moved back to Mason to be with my wonderful Oesterle family. Q: Please tell us a little bit…
Scott Casteele
I have been in education for 25 years and owner of Briton Estate Sales. I also have booth space at Maple Street Mall where I buy and sell antiques, collectibles, and nostalgia. I am a single father who has made Mason my home for the last 20 years. Q: Please tell us a little bit…
Heather Craft
My name is Heather Craft, and I own Heather’s Mobile Kitchen. I am married to Josh Craft and we have 5 children. Josh works at Grand Pointe Marina in Jackson. Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family. Josh and I have lived in Mason all of our lives. We think it is…
Sarah Pierce
Back in 2014, after spending way too much of my life in a rut, I did something that would take me on a journey I couldn’t have imagined – I opened a Twitter account and started seeking out and sharing unique events that were taking place in the Greater Lansing Area. I was tired of…