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Flipstar gymnasts shine at regional championships, earn 98 top-10 medals

June 9, 2026

SANDUSKY, Ohio — Twenty gymnasts from Flipstar Gymnastics Center competed against approximately 700 athletes from across the Midwest at the Regional Championship Meet held at Cedar Point Sports Center, bringing home 98 top-10 medals, including 27 top-three podium finishes, five regional championship titles and seven Regional Team honors. Regional Team recognition is awarded to gymnasts who post one of the…

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West Shore Civic Band beginning rehearsals June 15

June 9, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — Musicians of all ages are invited to join the West Shore Civic Band this summer. Directed by Janet Brown, the community ensemble will begin rehearsals Monday, June 15, and continue through Aug. 10. Rehearsals are scheduled from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each…

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Employment: High School English Teacher

June 9, 2026

Employment: High School English Teacher Mason County Central School District is hiring a High School English Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. See details and apply online at: www.mccschools.org Job ID #658 This is a paid posting. Published until June 24, 2026. 

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Employment: Special Education Teacher – MoCI

June 9, 2026

West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Teacher – MoCI.  Bachelor’s degree and valid teacher certification with special education endorsement or ability to obtain…

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Employment: Special Education Teacher – Reintegration Program

June 9, 2026

West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Teacher for the Reintegration Program.  For a complete list of requirements and responsibilities, visit our website at…

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Consumers Energy team tackles improvement projects at White Pine Village

June 8, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — On Monday, Consumers Energy employees, most from the Ludington Pumped Storage Plant, spent part of the day volunteering at Historic White Pine…

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Ludington may create finance director position under charter proposal

June 8, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council is expected to discuss a proposal during its regular meeting today that would create a finance director position and separate…

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Farmers invited to free pesticide jug recycling event

June 8, 2026

AMBER TOWNSHIP — Area farmers will have an opportunity to recycle empty pesticide containers during a free pesticide jug recycling event hosted by the Mason-Lake Conservation District and Acres Co-op.…

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Street fight leads to multiple charges

June 8, 2026

AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Custer man was arrested by Mason County sheriff deputies Friday, June 5, shortly before 11 a.m. after a 911 call was received of “two persons…

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Weekend police news, published June 8, 2026

June 8, 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 (MCSO) and Michigan State Police (MSP)…

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Ludington PD news, published June 8, 2026

June 8, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Ludington Police Department activity: Saturday, June 6, 2026: 6:24…

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Library, Promise Zone offer summer college access support

June 8, 2026

The Mason County Promise Zone is partnering with the Mason County District Library and West Shore Community College Student Services to provide free college access support sessions throughout the summer.…

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MCE to offer free summer meals for children

June 8, 2026

CUSTER — Mason County Eastern Schools will again participate in the Summer Food Service Program, providing free breakfasts and lunches to area children during the summer months. The program is…

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Obituary: Alan Bruce Talbert, 57, of Scottville

June 8, 2026

Alan Bruce Talbert, 57, of Scottville, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Traverse City. Alan, lovingly known as Al, was born July 31, 1968, in Seattle, Wash., the…

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Ludington issues temporary occupancy permit to Andys Restaurant

June 5, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington has issued a temporary occupancy permit for AndyS Restaurant, allowing the long-delayed downtown development to begin operating while several remaining…

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Four generations of the Butler family helped shape Great Lakes maritime history

June 5, 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 Editor’s Note: This story was…

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Police news, published June 5, 2026

June 5, 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: Thursday, June 4, 2026:…

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First historical society cemetery tour is June 11

June 5, 2026

LUDINGTON — The first in a series of three cemetery tours, presented by the Mason County Historical Society, will take place on Thursday, June 11 at Lakeview Cemetery. The “Masters…

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Todd and Brad Reed Photography gallery to close after 26 years

June 5, 2026

LUDINGTON — Todd and Brad Reed have announced plans to close their downtown Ludington photography gallery, located at 114 W. Ludington Ave., on Oct. 31, ending a 26-year run at…

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Jury finds man guilty of assaulting police officers

June 5, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 42-year-old man was found guilty by a jury Thursday, June 4, of two counts of assaulting/resisting/opposing police following a jury trial that…

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79th District Court felony arraignments, published June 5, 2026

June 5, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Richard Lee James, 55, malicious destruction of property $1,000-$20,000. Offense date: Jan. 14, 2026.…

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