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Walk of Hope returns to Ludington Sept. 8

August 20, 2026

Story by Lori Schummer, Director of Public Relations and Customer Service, West Michigan Community Mental Health LUDINGTON — West Michigan Community Mental Health will bring its annual Walk of Hope back to Ludington in September, offering an evening focused on suicide prevention, mental health awareness and connecting residents with community resources. The third annual Walk of Hope will be held…

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NRA Foundation grant supports Fin & Feather Club firearm safety programs

August 20, 2026

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The NRA Foundation has awarded the Fin & Feather Club of Mason County a community grant to expand firearm safety, hunting and marksmanship education. The funding will support several community programs aimed at promoting firearm safety, responsible ownership and shooting skills among children and adults. Planned programs include gun accident prevention education for elementary-age children, hunter safety…

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Temporary access road opened for Jebavy Drive businesses

August 19, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A temporary access road has been opened for businesses along South Jebavy Drive as work continues on a new water main. South Jebavy Drive is closed to all southbound traffic just south of the Express Mart while a new water main is installed across the roadway, according to the Mason County Road Commission. The crossing is…

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AC unit causes smoke investigation at Stix

August 19, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel were dispatched to Stix Bar, 1963 N. Lakeshore Drive, Wednesday morning for a report of the building filling with smoke. The business was about to open for lunch service when employees discovered smoke on the second floor. Hamlin Township Fire Department and Mason County Sheriff’s Office personnel were dispatched at 11:36…

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Spartan Reunion brings hundreds to MCC, raises thousands for band program

August 19, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Several hundred people gathered at Mason County Central High School Tuesday night for the Spartan Reunion, an evening that brought together MCC alumni, the Scottville Clown Band and the MCC High School Jazz Band while raising several thousand dollars for the…

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