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90th birthday party for Dale Sutton

June 16, 2026

A 90th birthday celebration will be held of Dale Sutton on Saturday, July 11-4 p.m. at his home, 2207 S. Tuttle Road, Scottville (Custer Township). Friends, neighbors, and former students are all welcome for cherry pie and fun. Dale Sutton is a professor emeritus of West Shore Community College. This is a paid posting.

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WSCC hosts work of Onekama artist Jamey Barnard

June 16, 2026

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is hosting “Go, Color. Go!,” an exhibition featuring the work of Onekama artist Jamey Barnard, at the Manierre Dawson Gallery through Sept.…

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Police news, published June 16, 2026

June 16, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Friday, June 12, 2026: 3:39 a.m., (MCSO), alarm activation, City of Scottville. 10:26 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer…

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Searching for the masters of Lake Michigan’s railroad steamers

June 15, 2026

This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sable Points Media.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Over the weekend I ventured…

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Marshall to end tenure as LASD interim superintedent

June 15, 2026

LUDINGTON — Monday’s Ludington Area School District Board of Education meeting will mark the final regular meeting for Interim Superintendent Mary Marshall, who was brought in six months ago to…

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WSCC trustees commend Ward after annual review

June 15, 2026

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees recently completed its annual evaluation of President Scott Ward, praising his leadership and citing a series of accomplishments that…

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LASD board to consider SRO and personnel contracts, new hires

June 15, 2026

LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District’s Board of Education is expected to consider a new three-year school resource officer agreement with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office when it meets today,…

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Stage Left Theatre Company awards scholarships to three students

June 15, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Stage Left Theatre Company has announced the recipients of its 2026 Scholarship Program, awarding three $500 scholarships to students pursuing education and training in the performing arts.…

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Miss Ludington Area program to host garden party for prospective participants

June 15, 2026

Meet Miss Ludington Area Garden Party planned July 17 LUDINGTON — The Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Program will host a “Meet Miss Ludington Area Garden Party” on Friday, July 17,…

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Obituary: Alvin R. VanSickle, 76, of Fountain

June 15, 2026

Alvin R. VanSickle, 76, of Fountain, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.  Alvin was born in Ludington on July 14, 1949, the son of Robert L. and Dorothy (Budzynski) VanSickle…

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Obituary: Gerald Lewis Kawalec, 70, of Free Soil

June 15, 2026

Gerald Lewis Kawalec, 70, of Free Soil, died Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Gerald was born on Aug. 20, 1955 in Manistee, the…

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Milford C. Duchenois, 73, of Custer

June 15, 2026

Milford C. Duchenois, 73, of Custer, died on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral and Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville. Listing of…

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Recent death: Debra L. Kranas, 73, of Ludington

June 15, 2026

Debra L. Kranas, 73, of Ludington, died on Friday, June 12, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral and Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville. Listing of…

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Meth dealer sentenced to 51 months to 30 years in prison

June 12, 2026

‘The methamphetamine epidemic can only be lessened if the sources of supply are stopped.’  By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old man was sentenced Tuesday, June 9, in…

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Author to discuss Great Lakes ship designer Frank Kirby aboard City of Milwaukee

June 12, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MANISTEE — Frank E. Kirby designed some of the most influential vessels in Great Lakes history, helping usher in the transition from wooden ships to iron…

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MV Sam Laud unloads aggregate cargo in Ludington after overnight delay

June 12, 2026

This MCP Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee. Book your cruise at www.manisteeharbortours.com. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The MV Sam Laud…

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Historic USS Silversides to leave Muskegon for $3.5 million preservation project

June 12, 2026

MUSKEGON — USS Silversides, one of the most decorated submarines of World War II, will leave Muskegon next month for a major preservation project that museum officials say is critical…

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Men Who Care of Mason County donates $3,150 to Hand 2 Hand

June 12, 2026

AMBER TOWNSHIP — Men Who Care of Mason County recently donated $3,150 to Hand 2 Hand, a program of Mason County Reformed Church that provides food and supplies to children…

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Harbor Classic horse show returns to Mason County Fairgrounds

June 12, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Quarter Horse Association will return to the Mason County Fairgrounds’ Caswell Horse Park this summer for the MQHA Harbor Classic, a six-day event expected…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published June 12, 2026

June 12, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Adrian Joseph Pavlick, 27, pleaded guilty April 14, 2026 to assaulting/resisting/obstructing police, malicious destruction…

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Police news, published June 12, 2026

June 12, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, June 10, 2026:…

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