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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 rule that mirrors restrictions already being enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is considering a Local Watercraft Control for Pere Marquette Lake and the…
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 all of Benzie, Mason and Oceana counties and portions of Manistee and Muskegon counties. Mason…
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 valves in designated areas south of Ludington Avenue and east of James Street. Valve exercising…
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.…
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 — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has rescinded a decades-old restriction on public access to a portion of the Pere Marquette State…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…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Rockford, Mich. man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Friday night, Aug. 21, after repeatedly punching his girlfriend in the face while they were…
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: Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026:…
LUDINGTON — City of Ludington crews will begin repairs Thursday, Aug. 27, to the municipal sanitary sewer system near the intersection of East Danaher and George streets. The work is…
NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL CREDITORS: The decedent, Georgia A. Lang, date of birth March 18, 1935, Settlor of the Thomas A. and Georgia A. Lang Trust Agreement, dated November…
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 MANITOWOC, Wis. — Maritime history along the western shore…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society will celebrate local history and the work of its museums during its annual gala Sept. 26 at the Stearns Hotel Ballroom, 212 E.…
LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington, along with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, is investigating reports of an unidentified odor on the city’s west side. The…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County will be offering a concealed pistol license (CPL) class on Friday, Sept. 4 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and…
Mason County District Library will wrap up its “Unearth a Story” 2026 Summer Reading Program with two dinosaur-themed events next week at its Ludington and Scottville branches. Dinosaur Day will…
The following births have been reported: Kendall Elisabeth Hasty, the daughter of Shelby and Ryan Hasty of Shelby, was born on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. Finnian Percival Hansen, the son of Savannah…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission will consider adopting a code of conduct for elected and appointed officials when it meets Monday, Aug. 24. The proposed Code of Conduct for…
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