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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 Harbor Monday, moments before the evening departure of the SS Badger. The tug/barge combo was heading to the Occidental Chemical (OxyChem) slip on Pere Marquette Lake. The duo makes frequent…

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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 in the southern Texas city of McAllen early this morning, Monday, July 7, according to…

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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. The drawing was held on Saturday, June 28 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club as part…

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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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Video: Celebrating 249 years of independence

July 5, 2025

Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Thousands of people attended the…

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For 2 years, a car ferry operated between Ludington and the UP

July 5, 2025

This MCP Maritime History Blog is presented by Filer Credit Union and Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The Pere Marquette Railway car…

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Protecting the waterways of Mason County

July 5, 2025

By Mark Varenhorst, MCP Contributor Living in Ludington and the Mason County area, we are on the shores of Lake Michigan and are surrounded by inland lakes too numerous to…

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79th District Court arraignments, published July 5, 2025

July 5, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Brenda Lee McBride, 53; possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy); arrested…

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The Declaration of Independence

July 3, 2025

The Declaration of Independence IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for…

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Lakeshore Food Club purchases needed cold storage, warehouse facility

July 3, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Lakeshore Food Club has recently purchased a cold storage facility in Hart, officially launching the Lakeshore Regional Food Hub, which will serve as a food aggregation and…

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Scottville water project, detour may begin Monday

July 3, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — A major water main replacement project within the city is expected to begin on Monday, July 7, which will also mean a detour will be in effect. The…

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Mason County police news, published July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following was activity of Mason County law enforcement on Wednesday, July 2, 2025:…

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Man sentenced to 20-80 years in prison for deadly drug deal

July 2, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Oceana County man was sentenced to 20-80 years in prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, July 1, for the…

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Fountain firefighter carries on her father’s legacy

July 2, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FOUNTAIN — The fire service is full of tradition, legacy and honor. Such is the case for Mercedy Sayles, a rookie firefighter who has served on…

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