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West Shore Bank’s Rhythm & Dunes raises $23,000 for local band programs

August 13, 2026

LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank’s annual Rhythm & Dunes summer concert fundraiser raised $23,000 this year for high school band programs in Mason County. Now in its 14th year, Rhythm & Dunes brings the community together through live music while raising money for music education at Ludington Area Schools, Mason County Central and Mason County Eastern. Funds are generated through…

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Chamber Alliance to honor Mason County’s best at annual awards dinner

August 13, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County has announced finalists for its 2026 Annual Awards, recognizing businesses, organizations and individuals for leadership, innovation and community involvement. Award recipients will be announced during the Annual Awards Dinner at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, at The Lake House in Ludington. The awards recognize excellence in four categories: Business of the Year,…

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Rollover crash leads to OWI arrest

August 13, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for second-offense operating while intoxicated following a one-vehicle rollover crash at Fisher and Gordon roads Monday, Aug. 10, shortly before 9 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…

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Harmful algae bloom detected in Hamlin Lake

August 13, 2026

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — District Health Department #10 and the Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy have confirmed that an algae bloom in Hamlin Lake is harmful. “A harmful algae bloom (HAB) has been confirmed at Hamlin Lake, Mason County, on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026,” states a press release. “DHD #10 will continue to monitor the HAB and will…

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Chip and fog seal work planned on Mason County roads

August 13, 2026

Mason County motorists can expect intermittent road closures next week as the Mason County Road Commission conducts chip and fog seal work in five townships. Work is scheduled Monday, Aug. 17 through Wednesday, Aug. 19 in Summit, Pere Marquette, Amber, Sheridan and Logan townships. The schedule is weather dependent. On Monday, work is planned on Bass Lake Boulevard from Lattin…

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