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LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society, in partnership with Filer Credit Union, is launching the Community Access Program, a new initiative designed to make local history more affordable and accessible while supporting the preservation of Mason County’s museums and historic resources. Through the program, Filer Credit Union members will receive 50% off general admission to Historic White Pine Village…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are strongly encouraging readers to subscribe to the MCP/OCP Daily Briefing as Facebook considers changes that could make it more difficult — and potentially expensive — for publishers and other organizations to share links…
This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Mason County Historical Society By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief GREEN BAY, Wis. — One of the interesting things about traveling through Wisconsin is the opportunity to explore museums dedicated to the industries that…
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: Monday, Aug. 24, 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…
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…
PENTWATER AND WEARE TOWNSHIPS — Lane closures for road and bridge work will be in effect on US 31 between Monroe and Hammett roads Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 26 and…
Susan “Sue” Beth Bayle, 82, of Scottville, passed away on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. Sue was born on Aug. 9, 1944, to the late Marion Russell Ferris and Eldonna Louise…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A two-year effort to improve safety between recreational boaters and large commercial vessels in Ludington Harbor may eventually result in a year-round state navigation…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Democrat Rebecca Amidon and Republican Kim Cole will face each other in the Nov. 3 general election for Michigan’s 32nd Senate District. The district includes…
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 traveled across Lake Michigan aboard…
BEAR LAKE — Divers from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team assisted Manistee County emergency personnel Monday afternoon in recovering the body of a 23-year-old Bear Lake man who…
LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington Water Department will conduct routine water main valve maintenance over the next several weeks in portions of the city. Crews will exercise water main…
LUDINGTON — The Leeward Initiative-Mason County Substance Use Prevention Coalition will host an International Overdose Awareness Day community event Monday, Aug. 31, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Waterfront Park.…
LUDINGTON — District Health Department No. 10, in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, has lifted harmful algal bloom advisories for Bass Lake and Hamlin…
Susan Beth Bayle, 82, of Scottville, died on Monday, August 24, 2026. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Grace Funeral…
Mary Louise (Hinze) Ulrich passed away peacefully at the age of 83 in her sleep on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Mary was born on June 15, 1942, to Victor and…
LUDINGTON — Former Scottville City Clerk Kelse Rae Lester appeared in 79th District Court Monday on three felony charges, including allegations that she embezzled $100,000 or more from the city.…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has rescinded a decades-old restriction on public access to a portion of the Pere Marquette State…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Members of Boy Scout Troop 1155 of Hart got hands-on experience with sailing, boating and water safety Wednesday, Aug. 19, during a visit to…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 77-year-old Hamlin Township man, who had a felony case recently dismissed in Mason County’s 79th District Court following a mental competency…
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