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New novel tells ‘Big George’ Wilson’s Scottville story

October 20, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — For George C. Wilson, the story of his father’s remarkable childhood was one he had heard many times. It was a story of family dysfunction, hardship, determination and the people of Scottville who helped a teenage boy find a place to call home. Now, Wilson has brought that story to life in his new…

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Sea lamprey populations decline in four of five Great Lakes

October 20, 2026

ANN ARBOR — Sea lamprey populations declined in four of the five Great Lakes in 2026, including Lake Michigan, according to new estimates released Monday, Oct. 19, by the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. Adult sea lamprey abundance decreased in lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron and Ontario, while Lake Erie experienced a slight increase. In Lake Michigan, the estimated adult sea lamprey…

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Letter to the editor: A letter to the Ludington community

October 20, 2026

Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Letter to the Editor Policy. Dear Editor, For the past three…

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Friends of the Library to hold indoor used book sale Nov. 7-8

October 20, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Friends of the Mason County District Library will hold an indoor used book sale Saturday, Nov. 7, and Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Ludington Library, 217 E. Ludington Ave. The sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. A variety of used books, movies and other items…

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Recent death: Darlene Ann (Fauble) Nielsen, 89, of Ludington

October 20, 2026

Darlene Ann (Fauble) Nielsen, 89, of Ludington, died on Sunday, October 18, 2026. A visitation will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon at Grace Funeral Home, with burial to follow at 1 p.m. at Lakeview Cemetery in Ludington. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025…

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