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Sheriff reminds motorists to watch for students, school buses

September 8, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Mason County’s public schools returned to classes today, Tuesday, Sept. 8, and Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole is reminding motorists to watch for children walking and bicycling to school and to pay close attention to school buses. “Flashing red lights on school buses mean stop,” Cole said. “Traffic must stop from both directions, including traffic on…

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Gordon Road work to begin Wednesday

September 8, 2026

AMBER TOWNSHIP — Gordon Road between Hansen and Osborne roads will be closed to all traffic Wednesday, Sept. 9, while the Mason County Road Commission replaces a culvert. Following the culvert replacement, the road will remain under construction for approximately three weeks but will be open to local traffic. The project also includes tree removal, crushing and shaping of the…

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Recent births, published Sept. 8, 2026

September 8, 2026

The following birth has been reported: Ronald Leroy Monczynski, the son of Kari and Dylan Monczynski of Hesperia, was born on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. Cashton Edward Chase, the son of Mykaela Berumen and Clayton Chase of Walkerville, was born on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025…

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Badger experienced some explosive Independence Days under Capt. Carl Ohman

September 7, 2026

This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sable Points Media.  Masters of the PM Steamers By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief At 9:45 p.m. on July 4, 1963, the first of about 1,000 fireworks shells rose from the decks of the Badger off Milwaukee’s lakefront. Mortars near the bow and stern sent their charges into…

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Sandcastles Children’s Museum to begin major roof renovation project

September 7, 2026

LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum is undergoing a major roof renovation in September following four years of fundraising. The museum has contracted with G. Freeland and Associates of Ludington to replace two of the three roof sections at its building, 129 E. Ludington Ave. Work is expected to be completed by Oct. 1. The project will replace the 1,817-square-foot high…

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