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Mason County sheriff’s marine patrol to move operations to Coast Guard station

May 11, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has taken recent steps to improve its marine patrol response times on Lake Michigan and Pere Marquette Lake. The sheriff’s office recently entered into a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Coast Guard to use office space at the station and eventually use its lift station along the Ludington…

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MCE greenhouse project grows fresh produce, sustainability education

May 11, 2026

CUSTER — Mason County Eastern Schools students are harvesting more than vegetables from the school’s newly revitalized greenhouse — they are cultivating sustainability, environmental awareness and hands-on science education. The MCE School Greenhouse project transformed an unused campus greenhouse into a student-led sustainability and food-production program through partnerships involving Mason County Eastern science classes, the district’s food service department, Michigan…

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Community partnerships expand food access resources in Mason County

May 11, 2026

LUDINGTON — In an effort to address rising food insecurity and identify opportunities for collaboration, the Community Foundation for Mason County convened a meeting with local food access leaders in January. Nearly five months later, that meeting has evolved into partnerships that are helping bridge the gap between food supply and community need through new distribution relationships and the launch…

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Obituary: Brynn Leigh Castillo, 12, of Ludington

May 11, 2026

Brynn Leigh Castillo, 12, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. She was born on June 17, 2013, in Ludington. Brynn was a seventh-grade student at O.J. DeJonge Middle School. She was the brightest light in every room she entered — beautiful, kind, funny, and full of life. Brynn loved fiercely and made lasting impressions on everyone…

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MCC Class of 1976 to hold 50th reunion

May 11, 2026

The Mason County Central High School Class of 1976 will hold its 50th class reunion on Friday, July 3 from 4 to 10 p.m. at the Ludington Boat Club, 502 Lake St., Ludington. The cost is $30 per person with payment and RSVP due by June 1. Checks can be made payable to Sheresa (Sherry) Thalman, 2595 N. Rath Rd.,…

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