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Tuka returns to his roots as MCC superintendent

September 15, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Kate Krieger-Watkins, MCP Contributing Writer SCOTTVILLE — In his 24th year as an educator, Mason County Central Superintendent Jeff Tuka said some of the biggest reasons he pursued a career in education were the excitement he felt when he entered high school…

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Bryant Road to close Thursday for paving project

September 15, 2026

LUDINGTON — Bryant Road will be closed to through traffic beginning Thursday, Sept. 17, as contractors begin a three-day reconstruction and paving project. Work will take place on Bryant Road between Washington and Rath avenues. Traffic will be detoured using Tinkham Avenue. Contractors are scheduled…

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Chamber to host candidate meet and greet Oct. 6

September 15, 2026

LUDINGTON — Mason County voters will have an opportunity to meet candidates seeking federal, state and local offices during a Candidate Meet and Greet Tuesday, Oct. 6 at Harbor View Marina, 400 S. Rath Ave. The event, hosted by the Chamber Alliance of Mason County,…

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Helicopter inspections of power lines to begin Sept. 22

September 15, 2026

MASON COUNTY — ITC will conduct aerial patrols of high-voltage transmission structures, lines and equipment in Michigan through mid-November. The helicopter patrols provide an overall status of vegetation management and…

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Portion of South James Street to close Wednesday for special event

September 15, 2026

LUDINGTON — A portion of South James Street will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 16, for a special event celebrating the 80th anniversary of Brill Company. The City of Ludington announced…

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Gun show to benefit Free Soil alumni association

September 15, 2026

FREE SOIL — The Free Soil Community School Alumni Association will host a gun and knife show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27 at the Free…

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Obituary: Freddie Ray Parker, 81, of Custer

September 15, 2026

Freddie Ray Parker, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, at the age of 81. Surrounded by family, he grew his wings…

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Recent births, published Sept. 15, 2026

September 15, 2026

The following birth has been reported: Kobe Lee-Jeremiah Wynn, the son of Katie Nash and Boazie Wynn IV of Ludington, was born on Friday, Sept. 12, 2026. Odessa T’Kai Torres, the daughter…

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Library, hospital to offer water-bath canning demonstration

September 15, 2026

LUDINGTON — Mason County District Library and Corewell Health will host a water-bath canning demonstration Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 4 p.m. at Lakeshore Resource Network, 920 E. Tinkham Ave. Leona…

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Employment: Student Services Navigator

September 15, 2026

West Shore Community College seeks an enthusiastic, customer service-oriented individual to fill the role of Student Services Navigator to play a key role in empowering students to reach their full potential. This position…

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ESD dedicates tree in memory of longtime board president Vince Greiner

September 14, 2026

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  AMBER TOWNSHIP — West Shore Educational Service…

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Petunia Parade exceeds fundraising goal for new watering truck

September 14, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Petunia Parade has exceeded its fundraising goal to purchase a newer watering truck used to maintain more than 32,400 petunias planted throughout the city each year.…

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Historic White Pine Village to host logging encampment Oct. 3

September 14, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Historic White Pine Village will host a Michigan Logging Encampment from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. The event will feature lumbering and logging…

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Several US 10 crashes over the weekend

September 14, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Friday, Sept.…

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Sheriff’s office to offer free violent incident survival training

September 14, 2026

RIVERTON TOWSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office will offer a free community safety training program Monday, Sept. 21, focusing on how to respond during violent incidents. The “Surviving Violent…

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79th District Court felony arraignments, published Sept. 14, 2026

September 14, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently on felony charges on Mason County’s 79th District Court: Stephen Tadeusz Lewandowski, 40, two felony counts of assault with a dangerous weapon and…

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Ludington PD weekend report, published Sept. 14, 2026

September 14, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Ludington Police Department activity over the weekend: Friday, Sept. 11,…

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Obituary: Patricia Ann Ferwerda, 69, of Ludington, formerly of Mears

September 14, 2026

Patricia Ann “Patty” Ferwerda, 69, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, at Ludington Woods. Born January 8, 1957, in Grand Haven, to Joseph and Edith Ferwerda, Patty lived a…

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Ackerman family built a lasting legacy on the Great Lakes

September 11, 2026

This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sable Points Media.  Masters of the PM Steamers By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The final order Capt.…

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Custer man arraigned on felonious assault charge following rifle incident

September 11, 2026

LUDINGTON — A 62-year-old Custer man accused of pointing a rifle at a farmer along a property line was arraigned Thursday, Sept. 10, in 79th District Court at the Mason…

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O.J. DeJonge students mark 25th anniversary of Sept. 11

September 11, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Students from O.J. DeJonge Middle School gathered at Oriole Field Friday to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, joining…

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