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Western Michigan Fair continues through Saturday

August 13, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 87th annual Western Michigan Fair continued Wednesday, Aug. 12, with Kids’ Day activities, livestock shows, midway rides and an evening of racing at the Mason County Fairgrounds. Wednesday’s events included horse, beef and rabbit shows, along with Kids’ Day on the midway. The afternoon also included a children’s bicycle drawing and activities throughout the barns,…

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Debra Weaver is 2026 Western Michigan Fair Homemaker of the Year

August 13, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Debra Weaver of Riverton Township was named the 2026 Western Michigan Fair Homemaker of the Year Wednesday afternoon. Amanda Hepworth of Branch Township, who was the 2024 Homemaker of the Year, won second place. Other winners included: Syliva Freeman of Riverton…

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West Shore Bank’s Rhythm & Dunes raises $23,000 for local band programs

August 13, 2026

LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank’s annual Rhythm & Dunes summer concert fundraiser raised $23,000 this year for high school band programs in Mason County. Now in its 14th year, Rhythm & Dunes brings the community together through live music while raising money for music education…

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Rollover crash leads to OWI arrest

August 13, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s…

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Walker settling into new role as Ludington superintendent

August 12, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — “Fast and furious” is how Travis Walker describes his first six weeks as superintendent of Ludington Area School District. Walker began his new position…

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Western Michigan Fair continues with Kids’ Day activities

August 12, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 87th annual Western Michigan Fair continues today, Wednesday, Aug. 12, at the Mason County Fairgrounds with Kids’ Day, livestock shows, carnival…

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Flame of Hope Community Run set for Sept. 16 in Ludington

August 12, 2026

LUDINGTON — Ludington will be among communities across Michigan taking part in Flame of Hope Week when a Community Run benefiting Special Olympics Michigan is held Wednesday, Sept. 16. Registration…

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Man ‘guilty but mentally ill’ of dangerous weapon assault sentenced to jail

August 12, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 55-year-old man was recently sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court to one year in jail for a conviction of assault with…

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Man sent to prison for third-offense domestic violence

August 12, 2026

LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old man was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 4, to three to 10 years in prison for felony convictions of third-offense domestic violence…

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Man sent to prison for habitual domestic violence

August 12, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A man with an extensive history of domestic violence was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court, Aug. 4, to 57 months (4.75…

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Contract signed, construction work begins on Mason County park trail

August 12, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Construction preparations begin this week on a 1.1-mile paved, all-access, nonmotorized multiuse trail linking Mason County Campground through Mason County Picnic Area to the Consumers Energy…

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Capt. Bahle was first master of PM 22, City of Flint

August 11, 2026

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 Capt. Esten Bahle spent more than four decades on…

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Land Conservancy plans guided Pere Marquette River paddle Aug. 29

August 11, 2026

BALDWIN — The Land Conservancy of West Michigan will celebrate 50 years of conservation work with a guided paddle on the Pere Marquette River on Saturday, Aug. 29. The paddle…

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Ludington police warn riders, parents about coaster toy violations

August 11, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department is warning riders and parents that officers will take enforcement action against people who operate coaster toys and similar devices in violation of city…

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Police news, published Aug. 11, 2026

August 11, 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: Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026:…

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Ludington plans Loomis Street sewer repairs Aug. 20

August 11, 2026

The City of Ludington will repair a section of its sanitary sewer system on Loomis Street beginning Thursday, Aug. 20. Work is scheduled to begin at 6 a.m. on Loomis…

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Employment: GSRP Lead Teacher-Walkerville 

August 11, 2026

West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Lead Teacher. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org.…

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Employment: K-2 Instructional Assistant

August 11, 2026

Mason County Central School District is hiring a K-2 Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID# 681 Application deadline: Aug.…

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Employment: Middle School Special Education Teacher

August 11, 2026

Mason County Central School District is hiring a Middle School Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID# 680 Application…

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Employment: JV Softball Coach

August 11, 2026

Mason County Central School District is currently hiring a Junior Varsity Softball Coach. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID# 678. Application deadline: Aug. 20, 2026. This…

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Employment: Receiving Clerk, Indian Summer

August 11, 2026

Indian Summer is seeking a dependable, self-motivated Receiving Clerk for a first-shift position at 3958 W. Chauvez Road in Ludington. The position involves storage and apple inventory tracking, driver dispatch…

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