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Sherman Township woman dead following 4-vehicle US 10 crash

February 24, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — One person has died and two others were transported to the hospital following a four vehicle crash that happened on US 10 under the US 31 off-ramp Tuesday morning. Emergency personnel were called to the scene at 8:59 a.m. According to Mason County sheriff’s deputies, the crash occurred when a Toyota Camry sedan,…

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Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash, US 10 and US 31 freeway

February 24, 2026

AMBER TOWNSHIP — 9 a.m.: Four vehicle crash on US 10 at the northbound off-ramp of US 31. Use caution while traveling in that area.

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79th District Court misdemeanor arraignments, published Feb. 24, 2026

February 24, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently on misdemeanor charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Darica Marie Brooks, 27, aggravated assault. Offense date: Jan. 1, 2026. Agency: Ludington Police Department. Bail: $500/cash. Pretrial: April 6 at 9 a.m. Douglas Alan Gardner, 55, second-offense domestic violence. Offense date: Feb. 1, 2026. Agency: Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Bail: $500/personal recognizance…

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Community Church of Ludington accepting scholarship applications

February 24, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Community Church of Ludington Scholarship Committee announces that applications for continuing education scholarships are now available. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of achievement, extracurricular activities, educational goals, and financial need. Applicants must have grown up in, or currently reside in, Mason County.  Awarded funds are for the purpose of permitting the student to pursue post-secondary…

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Right to Life High School Oratory Contest seeking participants

February 24, 2026

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Right to Life Affiliates of Manistee, Mason and Oceana counties will host their annual High School Oratory Contest on Saturday, March 21 at 10 a.m. at the Lighthouse Baptist Church, 1950 N Jebavy Drive. The contest invites students to research, write and deliver a five to seven minute speech speaking truth with compassion on one of…

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