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Undersheriff Wilson seeks appointment as sheriff

September 24, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Mason County Undersheriff Derrek Wilson said becoming sheriff was never part of his original career plan. But after more than two decades with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, including eight years as undersheriff, Wilson said he wants to continue the direction of an agency he has helped lead alongside Sheriff Kim Cole. Wilson is…

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Minor injuries following car/tractor crash

September 24, 2026

EDEN TOWNSHIP — Two people suffered minor injuries Thursday morning in a car-tractor crash near the intersection of Marrison and Ordway roads. According to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, a Dodge Challenger driven by a 46-year-old Fountain woman rear-ended an Allis-Chalmers D15 tractor driven by a 49-year-old Custer man. The crash occurred about 6:49 a.m. Emergency personnel from Custer Fire…

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LHS homecoming court

September 24, 2026

LUDINGTON — The 2026 Ludington Homecoming Court has been selected. Ludington High School will celebrate homecoming spirit week from Sept. 28 to Oct. 3. Highlights of the week will include the homecoming football game Friday, Oct. 2 when the Orioles will take on the Montague Wildcats. The homecoming dance will take place Saturday, Oct. 3. Contributed photo. Please Support Local…

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Obituary: Sara Catherine Christensen, 51, of Scottville

September 24, 2026

Sara Catherine Christensen age 51 of Scottville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 while surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Sara was born January 18, 1975 in Ludington, the daughter of Nels and Sandra (Schilling) Christensen and graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1993.  Sara was a devoted mother,…

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Fire at Abrahamson’s Towing

September 23, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel were dispatched to Abrahamson’s Towing, 3311 S. Brye Rd., Wednesday afternoon for a fire inside the businesses’ building. Personnel from Pere Marquette Fire Department and Riverton Fire Department extinguished the fire about 30 minutes after initial dispatch, about 3:45 p.m. Also on scene were Mason County Sheriff’s Office and Life EMS. Firefighters on scene…

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