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WSCC to host closing event for Jamey Barnard art exhibition

September 11, 2026

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College will host a closing event for its current exhibition, “Go, Color. Go!,” featuring works by Jamey Barnard. The event will take place Thursday, Sept. 17, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Manierre Dawson Gallery. The event will include a pasta bar and is free and open to the public. The exhibition presents…

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End of Summer Toy Run will benefit Toys for Tots

September 11, 2026

LUDINGTON — UAW Local 1464 and the Great Lakes Castings Veterans Committee will hold the End of Summer Toy Run Sunday, Sept. 20, to benefit Toys for Tots. The rain-or-shine event will begin at the Great Lakes Castings foundry parking lot, 800 N. Washington Ave.…

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MCC contacts law enforcement after buses experience mechanical problems

September 10, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central School District officials contacted law enforcement Thursday after two school buses experienced mechanical problems during afternoon routes. Superintendent Jeff Tuka notified the school community Thursday evening about the incidents. “Late this afternoon, two buses in our…

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Road commission breaks ground on new Custer facility

September 10, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — The Mason County Road Commission broke ground Thursday afternoon on a new headquarters and maintenance facility on its 90-acre property in the village of…

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Remembering Trooper Butterfield

September 10, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — Thirteen years ago Wednesday, on Sept. 9, 2013, Michigan State Police Trooper Paul K. Butterfield II, 43, was killed in the line…

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Two LHS seniors named National Merit semifinalists

September 10, 2026

LUDINGTON — Two Ludington High School seniors have been named semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. Gabriel Grierson and Steele Stowe were among 535 Michigan students recognized by…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Sept. 10, 2026

September 10, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Kayla Jean Johnson, 34, pleaded guilty June 30 to methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and controlled substance possession—cocaine, heroin or…

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Heading South to Ottawa County? Try Hemlock Crossing

September 10, 2026

Outdoors Story and photos by Joan Young, MCP contributor  Just north of Holland, in Ottawa County, and only a short hop from the freeway is a natural area comprised of…

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Harmful algae bloom detected in Bass Lake

September 10, 2026

SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — District Health Department #10 and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy have confirmed that a reported algae bloom in Bass Lake is harmful. This is…

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Obituary: Brian Handy, 86, of Ludington

September 10, 2026

Brian Handy, 86, after living a full life, has gone to be with the Lord on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. Brian was a very hard worker his entire life. He…

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Obituary: Nancy L. Stever, 81, of Ludington

September 10, 2026

Nancy L. (Thompson) Stever, 81, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. Born on July 26, 1945, in Ludington, Nancy was the daughter of the late Freeman and…

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Obituary: Mary Marie Bergh, 88, of Ludington

September 10, 2026

Mary Marie (Smith) Bergh, 88, of Ludington, formerly of Fowlerville, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Mary was born on April 6, 1938, in Fowlerville, the daughter of the…

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Recent births, published Sept. 10, 2026

September 10, 2026

The following birth has been reported: Lorelei Sue Diehm, the daughter of Cynthia and Nolan Diehm of Custer, was born on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell…

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Employment: Accounts Payable Specialist

September 10, 2026

Ludington Area School District is seeking a qualified professional to serve as its Central Business Office Accounts Payable Specialist. This is a full-time, 12-month position within Business Services/Central Administration and…

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Employment: Instructional Assistant, Mason County Central

September 10, 2026

Mason County Central School District is seeking a qualified candidate to join its team as an Instructional Assistant at Spartan Academy. For additional information and to apply, visit www.mccschools.org. Job…

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Employment: 911 Director

September 10, 2026

Mason-Oceana 911 has a vacancy for the position of 911 Director. A minimum of five (5) years of experience in 911 operations is preferred. To view the complete job posting,…

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WSCC’s Oceana Community Education Center to open soon

September 9, 2026

The facility will be ‘one-stop shopping’ for education, workforce development and community services  WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  By…

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Family memories keep captain’s story alive 116 years after carferry disaster

September 9, 2026

Remembering the Pere Marquette 18, Sept. 9, 1910 This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sable Points Media.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON…

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Trooper Butterfield memorial ceremony is tonight

September 9, 2026

FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — The annual memorial ceremony honoring fallen Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield will be held today, Wednesday, Sept. 9, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The ceremony will…

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Meth possession arrest, meth warrants among police activity

September 9, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Sept. 8,…

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

September 9, 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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