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Ludington Offshore Classic takes place next week

July 9, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Offshore Classic/Big Boys Fishing fishing tournament will take place Tuesday, July 15 to Sunday, July 20. Hundreds of contestants are expected to participate in the tourney, fishing king salmon and lake trout. The Ludington Offshore Classic, presented by the Chamber Alliance of Mason County, has grown in popularity over the last 22 years. In 2024, 135…

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Man ticketed for dumping trash along the road

July 9, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 63-year-old Ludington man was cited for illegal dumping after Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of trash scattered alongside Meisenheimer Road near Stiles…

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Obituary: Hollyn Marie Tompkins, 73, of Ludington

July 9, 2025

In Loving Memory of Hollyn Marie Tompkins Formerly Hollyn Marie Prince August 25, 1951 – July 4,2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Hollyn Marie Tompkins, 73. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and adopted by John and Lillian Prince in…

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Employment: Bus Driver

July 9, 2025

Employment: Bus Driver West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a full-time Bus Driver. Must meet school bus driver state certification requirements. To view a complete job…

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Efforts to reduce US 10 speed in Custer continue

July 8, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — A push to reduce the speed of traffic on State Street (US 10) in Custer continues. Custer officials, residents and state legislators Sen. Jon…

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Ludington awarded outstanding planning award

July 8, 2025

LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington has been awarded the Outstanding Best Practice Planning Excellence Award by the Michigan Association of Planning (MAP), the state chapter of the American Planning Association (APA). The award…

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Police news, posted July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

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, July 7, 2025: 7:32…

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Obituary: Richard R. Brezinski, 96, of Ludington

July 8, 2025

Richard R. Brezinski, 96, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care. He is survived by his son Daniel R. (Cheryl) Brezinski of…

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Recent births, published July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Evelyn Rose Hill, the daughter of Haleigh and…

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Workshop to highlight inland lakes native and invasive species

July 8, 2025

LAKE COUNTY — The Mason-Lake Conservation District, Michigan State University Extension, and the Bass Lakes Area Environmental Partnership for an educational event focused on aquatic plant identification and lake management…

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Candice Elise/Robert F. Deegan visit Ludington

July 7, 2025

This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Filer Credit Union.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Monday, July 7, 2025 LUDINGTON — The tug/barge Candice Elise/Robert F. Deegan arrived at Ludington…

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Mason County man killed after shootout with Border Patrol in Texas

July 7, 2025

McALLEN, Texas — A 27-year-old Pere Marquette Township man was shot dead by U.S. Border Patrol agents after opening fire with an assault rifle on a U.S. Border Patrol station…

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Sports Hall of Fame raffle winners

July 7, 2025

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The winners of the Mason County Sports Hall of Fame $500 raffle were recently presented checks at the Mason County Historical Society’s Historic White Pine Village.…

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Man injured in dirt bike crash

July 7, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. GRANT TOWNSHIP —  A 26-year-old Muskegon man received “non-life-threatening injuries” after he crashed…

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Tinkham Avenue road work taking place this week

July 7, 2025

LUDINGTON — Road work will take place this week on Tinkham Avenue. Beginning Tuesday, July 8, Reith-Riley and its sub-contractor, Hallack Contracting of Hart, will begin milling and fill paving…

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Obituary: Lois Irene Haus, 98, of Ludington, formerly of Pentwater

July 7, 2025

Lois Irene (Pratt) Haus, 98, of Ludington, formerly of Pentwater, passed away on Thursday July 3, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born March 12, 1927, in Scottville, Lois was the…

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Obituary: Thomas James Bentz, 30, of Scottville

July 7, 2025

Thomas James Bentz, 30, of Scottville, affectionately known as Tom, Tommy, Tbone and Bigbird, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025 in Grand Rapids after a lifelong battle with congenital heart…

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Obituary: Jo Dereske, 77, of Ludington

July 7, 2025

Jo Dereske died on Saturday, July 5, 2025. She was born in Ludington on October 1, 1947, to John and June (Zemke) Dereske. She graduated from Mason County Central High…

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Introducing the Great Lakes Boat Blog video and podcast channels

July 6, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief I am stepping outside of my comfort zone. While I began my career in radio in 1988, as a news stringer and board operator at WKZC…

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Sheriff: Brake failure causes jet to overshoot runway

July 6, 2025

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A jet ran off a runway this morning while landing at the Mason County Airport Sunday, July 6, around 10: 30 a.m. There were no injuries.…

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Employment: Fork Lift Drivers

July 6, 2025

Employment: Fork Lift Drivers Indian Summer is hiring first and second shift Fork Lift Drivers for cherry season. First shift starting pay: $16 per hour Second shift starting pay: $17…

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