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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 adjourned Wednesday in 79th District Court at the request of her attorney, Tracie McCarn-Dinehart. Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Beth Hand said McCarn-Dinehart requested additional time to review discovery and seek…

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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 gray kitten, was neutered Aug. 25 by Dr. Mary Emma Riley of Country Veterinary Clinic.…

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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, 3276 N. Darr Road. The event is open to all women and will provide information…

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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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Obituary: Barry ‘Troy’ Graham, 56, of Ludington

September 2, 2026

Barry “Troy” Graham, 56, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, in Norfolk, Va. He was born Oct. 25, 1969, in Saginaw, the son of Barry and…

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Recent births, published Sept. 2, 2026

September 2, 2026

The following birth has been reported: Aurora Dawn Smith, the daughter of Jadyn and Joshua Smith of Fountain, was born on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell…

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Obituary: Donald Martin Denton, 59, of Pentwater

September 2, 2026

Donald Martin Denton, 59, of Pentwater, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in Ann Arbor. Born on Oct. 13, 1966, in Saginaw, Don was the son of William…

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Cocaine possession, domestic violence arrests top police activity

September 1, 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 activity Monday, Aug. 31, 2026: 7:44…

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Obituary: David Wayne Berndt, 59, of Norton Shores

September 1, 2026

David Wayne Berndt, 59, of Norton Shores, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply and a community he proudly served. Dave…

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Obituary: Virginia May Underwood, 95, of Ludington

September 1, 2026

Virginia May Underwood, 95, of Ludington passed away on Sunday. Aug. 16, 2026, at Royal View Retirement Community in Mecosta. Virginia May O’Connell was born on July 26, 1931, in…

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Obituary: Susan Marie Jabrocki, 82, of Ludington

September 1, 2026

Susan Marie Jabrocki, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend, departed this world peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. Born on Nov. 12, 1943, in the serene town of Frankfort,…

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Man arrested for OWI after nearly rear-ending patrol car

August 31, 2026

GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 37-year-old Millington, Tenn. man was arrested for operating while intoxicated after he ran off road, nearly rear-ending a Mason County Sheriff’s Office patrol car that was…

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Woman, 19, arrested for fleeing police, resisting arrest

August 31, 2026

LUDINGTON — A 19-year-old Free Soil woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on charges of fleeing and eluding police and resisting and obstructing police following after Mason County…

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Pentwater man runs through hotel, attempting to flee from deputy

August 31, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 55-year-old Pentwater man was arrested Saturday, Aug. 29, shortly after 11:30 p.m. at the Comfort Inn & Suites on West US 10 after a Mason…

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Thief/thieves break into roadside stand cash box

August 31, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A thief or thieves broke into a cash box at…

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Water system repairs to close portion of New William Street Tuesday

August 31, 2026

LUDINGTON — A portion of New William Street will be temporarily closed Tuesday, Sept. 1 while City of Ludington crews make repairs to the water system. The work will take…

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Employment: Sales Representative, Ludington Beverage

August 31, 2026

Ludington Beverage is looking for an energetic, dependable, and relationship-driven Sales Representative to join our team. This position is responsible for managing and growing a combination of on-premise and off-premise…

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Employment: Beverage Product Merchandiser, Ludington Beverage

August 31, 2026

Are you dependable, self-motivated and energetic?  Do you have a strong work ethic?  If you answered yes to these questions, come work with us! We are looking for a Beverage…

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J.B. Conrad rose from oiler to chief engineer of carferry flagships

August 29, 2026

This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sable Points Media.  Editor’s Note: Until now, the Masters of the PM Steamers series has focused…

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