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New novel tells ‘Big George’ Wilson’s Scottville story

October 20, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — For George C. Wilson, the story of his father’s remarkable childhood was one he had heard many times. It was a story of family dysfunction, hardship, determination and the people of Scottville who helped a teenage boy find a place to call home. Now, Wilson has brought that story to life in his new…

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Man sentenced to 34-60 years in prison for sexually assaulting girls, ages 6 and 8

October 20, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 52-year-old man was sentenced to  34-60 years in prison for convictions of one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of second-degree CSC in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Tuesday, Oct. 20. Raymond Draper sexually assaulted…

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Former Shelby soccer coach sent to prison for sexually assaulting player

October 20, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A former Shelby High School teacher and varsity boys soccer coach was sentenced to two and a half to 15 years in prison for a conviction of second-degree criminal sexual conduct in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court, Oct.…

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Heroin dealer sentenced to 5-20 years in prison

October 20, 2026

‘The defendant was engaged in ongoing trafficking of this poison in large amounts.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 20-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced to five to 20…

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Intruder(s) break into Ludington business by smashing glass door

October 20, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department is investigating a breaking and entering that occurred at Backstage Hobbies and Games, located at 119 S. James St., early Tuesday morning, Oct. 20.…

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Police news, published Oct. 20, 2026

October 20, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, Oct. 19, 2026: 7:06…

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Sea lamprey populations decline in four of five Great Lakes

October 20, 2026

ANN ARBOR — Sea lamprey populations declined in four of the five Great Lakes in 2026, including Lake Michigan, according to new estimates released Monday, Oct. 19, by the Great…

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Letter to the editor: A letter to the Ludington community

October 20, 2026

Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not…

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Friends of the Library to hold indoor used book sale Nov. 7-8

October 20, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Friends of the Mason County District Library will hold an indoor used book sale Saturday, Nov. 7, and Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Ludington Library, 217 E.…

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Recent death: Darlene Ann (Fauble) Nielsen, 89, of Ludington

October 20, 2026

Darlene Ann (Fauble) Nielsen, 89, of Ludington, died on Sunday, October 18, 2026. A visitation will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon at Grace…

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Recent death: Portman Eugene Lester, 80, of Custer

October 20, 2026

  Portman Eugene Lester, 80, of Custer, died on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths.…

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Free Soil man sentenced to 30-80 years in prison for sexually assaulting young girls for many years

October 19, 2026

‘At age 17, the victim whose abuse started at 8 years old, gave birth to the defendant’s daughter.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — In what Mason County Prosecuting…

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Aboard the Wilfred Sykes: Part 11. Five days and a lasting appreciation

October 19, 2026

The MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Mason County Historical Society and its Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s note: For the past several years,…

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LASD board to consider rejecting state school safety funding

October 19, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Schools Board of Education will consider whether to reject a portion of state school safety funding because of conditions requiring school districts to waive certain…

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Weekend police news, published Oct. 19, 2026

October 19, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026:…

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Halloween events

October 19, 2026

The following are Halloween events reported to Mason County Press and Oceana County Press: Friday, Oct. 23, 2026: 8-10 p.m., Mason County Eastern Class of 2027 presents the Forsaken Forest…

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Obituary: Robert Lewis Schultz, 79, of Pentwater

October 19, 2026

Robert Lewis Schultz, 79 of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Born in Hart on September 22, 1947, Robert, lovingly known as Bob, was the son of the…

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Judge Nellis to discuss legal issues with Grandparents Raising Grandchildren group

October 19, 2026

SCOTTVILLE —  Mason County Probate Court Judge Jeffrey Nellis will discuss the legal aspects of raising young relatives during the monthly meeting of Mason County Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) Wednesday,…

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Aboard the Wilfred Sykes: Part 10. More stories from the crew

October 18, 2026

The MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Mason County Historical Society and its Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s note: For the past several years,…

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Aboard the Wilfred Sykes: Part 9. Son of a sailor, Adam Larson follows his dad to the helm

October 17, 2026

The MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Mason County Historical Society and its Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s note: For the past several years,…

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Fincantieri to invest $100 million in robotics, artificial intelligence at shipyards

October 17, 2026

MARINETTE, Wis. — Fincantieri, one of the world’s largest shipbuilders, announced plans to invest nearly $100 million in robotics, artificial intelligence and advanced automation at its shipyards around the world,…

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