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Capt. Con McCauley faced fire, ice and tragedy during 40 years on the Great Lakes

September 19, 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 Stories of Ludington’s cross-lake rail fleet captains and other port mariners By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s Note: The Masters of the PM Steamers project began as research and writing on the captains of the Ludington cross-lake rail fleet.…

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19-year-old Ludington man arrested following home invasion, vehicle theft

September 19, 2026

LUDINGTON — A 19-year-old Ludington man was arrested Saturday morning following an investigation into a home invasion, attempted break-ins and a stolen vehicle. Ludington Police Department officers responded about 6:43 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, to a report of a completed breaking and entering at a…

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Obituary: Dorothy Francis Snow Karpenske, 83, of Fountain

September 19, 2026

Dorothy Francis Snow Karpenske, 83, of Fountain, formerly of Chicago, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 11, 1943, in Victoria, Arkansas, the daughter of Ezra and Ruby (Clark) Snow. Dorothy had a way of…

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MCC board to hear update on new state literacy requirements

September 18, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central administrators are preparing for new state literacy and dyslexia requirements that will affect student screening, reading curriculum and teacher training. The Board of Education will…

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Conservation working group to meet Tuesday in Scottville

September 18, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District will host a Conservation Local Working Group meeting from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the Scottville Library, 204 E. State St.…

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WSCC board to consider strategic value resolution, discuss facilities master plan

September 18, 2026

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees will consider a resolution tied to state funding and discuss the college’s facilities master plan when it meets Monday,…

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WSCC HumanKind event to explore AI, mental health

September 18, 2026

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will explore the growing intersection of artificial…

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County committee to consider Oakview millage request Tuesday

September 18, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Mason County Finance, Personnel and Rules Committee will consider the 2027 Oakview Medical Care Facility millage levy, several employee-related requests and county building improvements when…

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Monona Drive closure planned for sewer repairs

September 18, 2026

LUDINGTON — A portion of Monona Drive will be closed Tuesday, Sept. 22, while City of Ludington crews perform repairs to sewer utility structures near Bryant Road. The city’s Utility…

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Employment: Finance Director, City of Ludington

September 18, 2026

The City of Ludington is seeking an experienced Finance Director to oversee the City’s financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, reporting, payroll, and compliance. For the complete job description and application information, visit www.ludington.mi.us. Apply by…

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Ruby Creek WWII POW Lyle Taylor to be honored at POW/MIA ceremony

September 17, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief More than 82 years after Staff Sgt. Lyle A. Taylor parachuted from a burning B-24 Liberator over Yugoslavia, members of his family will gather Saturday in…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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Recent death: Dorian J. Seldon, 76, of Free Soil

September 17, 2026

Dorian J. Seldon, 76, of Free Soil, died on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral and Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville. Listing…

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Recent death: Michelle Spinner, 59, of Fountain

September 17, 2026

Michelle Spinner, 59, of Fountain, died on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral and Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville. Listing of 2026…

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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 Stories of Ludington’s cross-lake rail fleet captains and…

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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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