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Ludington man’s body recovered from Hamlin Lake

September 4, 2026

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The body of a 68-year-old Ludington man who drowned in Hamlin Lake Wednesday evening was recovered Friday morning, Sept. 4, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Doug Laman, 68, of Ludington, has been identified as the man who was reported missing Wednesday evening, Sept. 2, after his unoccupied fishing boat was found circling on the lake.…

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Prime departs Ludington with calcium chloride cargo

September 4, 2026

This MCP Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee, and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The chemical tanker Prime departed the OxyChem terminal on Pere Marquette Lake about 8:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4,…

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Man sentenced to prison for terrorizing his children, ex-wife

September 4, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 44-year-old Scottville man was sentenced to consecutive prison terms for convictions of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, second-degree child abuse, assault with a dangerous weapon and malicious use of a telecommunications…

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Shelby State Bank announces personnel changes

September 4, 2026

SHELBY — Shelby State Bank recently announced several personnel changes, including new positions for Clarissa Moon, Jessica Younts and Amy Noonan. Moon transitioned from branch officer at the bank’s Montague…

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Men Who Care donates $3,400 to Hope for Neighbors

September 4, 2026

LUDINGTON — Men Who Care of Mason County presented a $3,400 donation to Hope for Neighbors Thursday, Sept. 3, continuing the group’s quarterly effort to support charitable causes. Delight Lester…

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Scottville Clown Band donates $5,000 to MCC, Ludington band programs

September 3, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band has donated a total of $5,000 to the Mason County Central and Ludington Area school districts’ band programs, continuing the organization’s long-standing mission of…

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Captain of the pig boat: From Ludington steamers to the Christopher Columbus

September 3, 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 At 4:30 p.m. Saturday,…

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Recovery efforts continue for fisherman presumed drowned in Hamlin Lake

September 3, 2026

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews continue to search for a 68-year-old Mason County man presumed to have drowned in Hamlin Lake while fishing on a boat Wednesday evening, Sept. 2.…

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Man sent to prison for child sex crimes

September 3, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 56-year-old man was sentenced to 56 months to 20 years in prison for convictions of two counts of using a computer to…

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Repeat offender sentenced to prison for meth

September 3, 2026

LUDINGTON — A 50-year-old man was sentenced to two to 20 years in prison for a conviction of methamphetamine/ecstasy possession Tuesday, Sept. 1, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. Justin…

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Thief/thieves break into cabin, steal boat from Tallman Lake

September 3, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a breaking and…

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Man sentenced to prison for armed robbery conspiracy

September 3, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old man was sentenced to a minimum of 80 months (six and two thirds years) to a maximum of 15 years for…

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Prime returns to Ludington, may depart Friday morning

September 3, 2026

This MCP Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee, and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The chemical tanker…

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Driver jailed for causing girlfriend to fall out of truck

September 3, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 26-year-old man was sentenced to seven months in jail for a conviction of reckless driving causing serious impairment‎ in Mason County’s 51st…

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Recent death: Mary Catherine Ruschkewicz, 87, of Ludington

September 3, 2026

Mary Catherine Ruschkewicz, 87, of Ludington, died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, at home.  She was born May 1, 1939, in Pontiac, the daughter of Kenneth and Della (VanGordon) Wyers. Cremation…

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Former Scottville clerk’s embezzlement case adjourned to Sept. 30

September 2, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A probable cause conference for former Scottville City Clerk Kelse Rae Lester, who is charged with embezzling $100,000 or more from the city, was…

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Community Cats TNR reaches 2,000-cat milestone

September 2, 2026

LUDINGTON — Community Cats TNR recently reached a milestone after spaying or neutering its 2,000th homeless, free-roaming or feral cat in Mason County. The 2,000th cat, an 8-month-old white and…

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Armed Women of America to host open house Sept. 10

September 2, 2026

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Armed Women of America will host a women’s open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 at the Fin and Feather Club of Mason County,…

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WSCC to host author Bruce Holsinger Sept. 9

September 2, 2026

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will host “Culpability and Consequence: A Conversation…

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Public Notice: Mason County Rural Fire Authority seeks at-large board member

September 2, 2026

The Mason County Rural Fire Authority is accepting letters of interest for an at-large position on its board. The member will represent all 16 jurisdictions served by the authority. The…

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Public Notice: Mason County Rural Fire Authority: Free Soil, Grant, Meade, Victory representative

September 2, 2026

The Mason County Rural Fire Authority is accepting letters of interest for a position on its board representing the village of Free Soil and Free Soil, Grant, Meade and Victory…

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