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Ambrose, Moolenaar outline priorities in 2nd Congressional District race

September 17, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Democrat Benjamin Ambrose and Republican U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar will face each other in the Nov. 3 general election for Michigan’s 2nd Congressional District. The district includes all of Barry, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Ionia, Isabella, Lake, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo, Oceana and Osceola counties, along with portions of Eaton, Kent, Midland, Muskegon, Ottawa and…

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MCC to host public forum on strategic planning analysis

September 17, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central School District will host a public forum Tuesday, Sept. 22, to discuss the results of a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats analysis conducted this summer as part of the district’s strategic planning process. The forum will begin at 6 p.m.…

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Chamber honors businesses, organizations at annual awards celebration

September 17, 2026

LUDINGTON — Business leaders and community organizations were recognized Wednesday during the Chamber Alliance of Mason County’s annual awards celebration at The Lake House Venue. The evening’s top business honor went to UACJ Automotive Whitehall Industries, which was named the Chamber’s 2026 Business of the…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Sept. 17, 2026

September 17, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Christopher Lee Gasparas, 45, pleaded guilty July 7 for third-offense domestic violence and was sentenced Sept. 15…

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Public Notice: Mason County Rural Fire Authority to hold public hearing on 2027 budget

September 17, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE Mason County Rural Fire Authority Public hearing on proposed 2027 budget The Mason County Rural Fire Authority Board of Directors will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m.…

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Capt. Crawford’s rise to Pere Marquette flagship ended in suicide

September 16, 2026

This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sable Points Media.  Masters of the PM Steamers By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief On Monday, July 28,…

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105-foot sailing yacht Whitehawk stops in Ludington during Lake Michigan gale

September 16, 2026

This MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — One of the largest and most distinctive sailing yachts on the…

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U-Win donates $1,975 toward MCE book vending machines

September 16, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — U-Win Motorsports recently donated $1,975 toward Mason County Eastern Schools’ book vending machine project as part of the business’s yearlong 25th-anniversary community-giving campaign.…

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Research vessel Arcticus takes refuge in Ludington as Lake Michigan gale builds

September 16, 2026

This MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The U.S. Geological Survey research vessel Arcticus entered Ludington harbor Monday…

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Employment: 1st and 3rd shifts, Indian Summer

September 16, 2026

Indian Summer is hiring! We have 1st and 3rd shifts available. Apply today at 3958 W. Chauvez Rd. Ludington, MI 49431. Jobs available: First shift: Juice Line, Chauvez Road plant Third shift: Sanitation,…

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Thief/thieves cut cash box lock, steal money

September 16, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a larceny theft…

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Public Notice: Mason County Rural Fire Authority seeks at-large board member

September 16, 2026

The Mason County Rural Fire Authority is accepting letters of interest for an at-large position on its board. The member will represent all 16 jurisdictions served by the authority. The…

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Public Notice: Mason County Rural Fire Authority: Free Soil, Grant, Meade, Victory representative

September 16, 2026

The Mason County Rural Fire Authority is accepting letters of interest for a position on its board representing the village of Free Soil and Free Soil, Grant, Meade and Victory…

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American Legion Auxiliary seeks vendors for fall market

September 16, 2026

LUDINGTON — American Legion Auxiliary Unit 76 is seeking crafters and vendors for its Fall Craft and Vendor Market scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7. The event will be held from…

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Recent births, published Sept. 16, 2026

September 16, 2026

The following birth has been reported: Walker Jones Vandenheuvel, the son of Montana Scott and Jared Vandenheuvel of Hart, was born on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. Romina Dove Brody, the daughter…

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1,004-foot Barker makes twilight passage off Ludington

September 15, 2026

  This MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. Photo by Vans Stevenson, MCP Contributor; Story by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief EPWORTH HEIGHTS — One of…

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Tuka returns to his roots as MCC superintendent

September 15, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Kate Krieger-Watkins, MCP Contributing Writer SCOTTVILLE — In his 24th year as…

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Bryant Road to close Thursday for paving project

September 15, 2026

LUDINGTON — Bryant Road will be closed to through traffic beginning Thursday, Sept. 17, as contractors begin a three-day reconstruction and paving project. Work will take place on Bryant Road…

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Chamber to host candidate meet and greet Oct. 6

September 15, 2026

LUDINGTON — Mason County voters will have an opportunity to meet candidates seeking federal, state and local offices during a Candidate Meet and Greet Tuesday, Oct. 6 at Harbor View…

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Helicopter inspections of power lines to begin Sept. 22

September 15, 2026

MASON COUNTY — ITC will conduct aerial patrols of high-voltage transmission structures, lines and equipment in Michigan through mid-November. The helicopter patrols provide an overall status of vegetation management and…

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Portion of South James Street to close Wednesday for special event

September 15, 2026

LUDINGTON — A portion of South James Street will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 16, for a special event celebrating the 80th anniversary of Brill Company. The City of Ludington announced…

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