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Northern lights shine over Mason County Sunday evening

September 15, 2025

Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. The aurora borealis (northern lights) put on a bright show over Mason County Sunday evening. ______________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to…

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Woman hit by side-by-side while walking down road

September 15, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 33-year-old Fountain woman was seriously injured after she was struck by a side-by-side while walking near the intersection of Morse and Decker roads Sunday,…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Sept. 15, 2025

September 15, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court Felonies -Gavin David Newman, 25; possession of a controlled substance (narcotics/cocaine); arrested Aug. 9 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Sept. 9; preliminary hearing: Sept. 24; bail:…

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Women Who Care donates to HELP Ministries

September 15, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Women Who Care of Mason County recently donated $8,880 to HELP Ministries to assist with expenses of medical transport. Hands Extended Loving People, 910…

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Obituary: John Russell Barnard, 69, of Scottville

September 15, 2025

John Russell Barnard, 69, of Scottville went home to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 11, 2025. John was born on January 24,…

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Obituary: Donna Hulick, 73, of Lebanon, Tenn., formerly of Ludington

September 15, 2025

Donna Jean (Dearwester) Hulick, 73, of Lebanon, Tenn. and formerly of Ludington, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025 at home. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50…

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Recent death: Robert A. MacEachern, 98, of Irons

September 15, 2025

Robert A. MacEachern, 98, of Irons, died on Monday, September 15, 2025. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths.…

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Sheriff releases identity of presumed drowning victim

September 14, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole has released the name of the man who presumably drowned recently in Tallman Lake. The body of Estil…

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Working the Great Lakes: Keeping the tug Undaunted maintained

September 14, 2025

This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Hankwitz Heating & Cooling, 609 S. Washington Ave., Ludington; 231-843-2809. By Mark Varenhorst, MCP Contributor LUDINGTON — September 2 found me on…

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Celebrating in Scottville

September 14, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Several hundred people showed up for the Scottville Harvest Celebration event Saturday at the Western Michigan Old Engine Club Grounds at Riverside Park. The…

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WSCC to host Constitution Day events Wednesday

September 14, 2025

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — In celebration of the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, West…

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Recent death: John R. Barnard, 69, of Scottville

September 14, 2025

John R. Barnard, 69, of Scottville, died on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths.…

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Recent death: Bonnie L. Accardi, 90, of Baldwin

September 14, 2025

Bonnie L. Accardi, 90, of Baldwin, died on Friday, September 12, 2025. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths.…

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Body recovered from Tallman Lake

September 12, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — The body of a 61-year-old Holland man was recovered from Tallman Lake Friday afternoon, Sept. 12, 2025, following a brief search. Emergency personnel…

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Bicyclist critically injured after failing to stop at intersection

September 12, 2025

LUDINGTON — A 42-year-old Ludington man riding a bicycle was critically injured following a collision with a motor vehicle at the intersection of Ludington Avenue and Robert Street Friday evening.…

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Drug dealer pleads guilty just as trial was to begin

September 11, 2025

Prosecutor Beth Hand: “The amount of fentanyl possessed by Monroe is the most I have seen in my time here in Mason County.” LUDINGTON – A drug dealer pleaded guilty…

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DBA Fun Run is Saturday

September 11, 2025

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Dear Brothers Association (D.B.A.) will hold its annual Fun Run Saturday, Sept. 13. The event, which begins at 3159 N. Sherman Rd., is open to the…

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Men Who Care donates to Hospitality INC

September 11, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Men Who Care of Mason County recently donated $2,900 to Hospitality In the Name of Christ (INC), which operates a seasonal emergency men’s homeless…

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Obituary: Laurie Marie (Tyndall Stanfield) Gatton, 65, of Walkerville

September 11, 2025

Laurie Marie (Tyndall Stanfield) Gatton, 65, of Walkerville, passed away, Monday, September 1, 2025, in Baldwin, after a long hard battle with multiple sclerosis. She was born on October 5,…

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Recent death: Barbara Ann Bahr, 79, of Free Soil

September 11, 2025

  Barbara Ann Bahr, 79, of Free Soil, died on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com.…

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Kim Cole announces run for state senate

September 10, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole has announced that he is seeking the Republican nomination to run for the Michigan 32nd Senate seat, representing Mason,…

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