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Wilson assumes duties as acting Mason County sheriff

November 2, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Mason County Undersheriff Derrek Wilson has assumed the duties of acting sheriff following the retirement of Sheriff Kim Cole, effective Saturday, Oct. 31. Under Michigan law, when a vacancy occurs in the office of sheriff, the undersheriff is authorized to perform the duties of the sheriff until a successor is selected and qualified to…

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MCC Club Cohort to host retro arcade, video game night Nov. 21

November 2, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Club Cohort will host a Retro Arcade and Video Game Night on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 6 to 10 p.m. in the Mason County Central High School cafeteria. The event, presented in partnership with Backstage Hobbies and…

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LHS Drama Club to present ‘The Shakespeare Project’ Nov. 12-15

November 2, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Ludington High School Drama Club will bring the works of William Shakespeare into the modern world when it presents “The Shakespeare Project” Nov. 12-15 at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. The production features some of Shakespeare’s most recognizable scenes and monologues, reimagined in contemporary settings. The hour-long performance is designed to introduce audiences to Shakespeare’s works in an entertaining…

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Princess of Manistee ends cruising season with voyage to Ludington

November 1, 2026

This MCP Shipping Report is presented by Great Lakes Boat Blog by Rob Alway. Please consider subscribing to www.greatlakesboatblog.com for an exclusive page about the story of the maritime industry past and present.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LAKE MICHIGAN — The Princess of Manistee concluded its 2026 cruising season Sunday, Nov. 1, with a private excursion from its summer berth…

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Nickelena delivers barge from shipyard to Ludington

November 1, 2026

This MCP Shipping Report is presented by Great Lakes Boat Blog by Rob Alway. Please consider subscribing to www.greatlakesboatblog.com for an exclusive page about the story of the maritime industry past and present.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The tug Nickelena delivered the tank barge Robert F. Deegan to the OxyChem dock on Pere Marquette Lake Sunday afternoon, Nov.…

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