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LUDINGTON — Fall is a great time of year to explore the Great Lakes. The kids are back in school, the air is crisp, the sky features radiant sunrises and sunsets, and harvests are being celebrated throughout the region. It’s also a great time to enjoy a ride across Lake Michigan on the historic S.S. Badger car ferry. Lake Michigan…
LUDINGTON — AFFEW (A Few Friends of the Environment of the World) will offer a variety of events in September. Those events include: Cartier Park Invasives Species Pulling Tuesday, September 9, 10 a.m. to noon Through the end of September, AFFEW will meet twice per…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Kevin Kimes is passionate about keeping kids safe. After a three-decade career in education, most of it as an administrator, Kimes retired in July and is now a sales representative for a company that focuses on school safety. Kimes, 54,…
MASON COUNTY – If you see low-flying helicopters in the area next week, do not be alarmed. Helicopter inspections of power lines are scheduled in Mason County next week. “ITC…
SCOTTVILLE — Mason-Lake Conservation District is hosting its annual Farm Field Day on Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. Attendees will meet at the Western Michigan Old…
FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP —The annual memorial ceremony honoring fallen Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 9 beginning at 6 p.m. Butterfield was killed on…
Richard Dale Shereda, 72, of Free Soil passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Rich was born on May 24, 1953 in Ludington, the son of Robert J. and Lois…
CUSTER — Mason County Eastern Schools will host a back to school open house on Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to the event…
Frederick Eugene Thomas, born January 13, 1946, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 18, 2025, while surrounded by his family. Gene, as he was affectionately called by many family and…
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: Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 –…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — I have had the opportunity to ride along with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol the last few days, over the Labor Day…
Jayden F. Knudsen, 20, of Ludington, died on Saturday August 30, 2025. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing…
UPDATED HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 21-year-old Hart man was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies Thursday evening following a vehicle chase. Trayce Robert Tate was arraigned Friday afternoon on…
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. 27, 2025 –…
Mason County Central School District is hiring Elementary (grades K-5) Instructional Assistants for the 2025-2026 school year. For details and to apply visit www.mccschools.org. Job ID# 629. This is a…
LUDINGTON — Effective at 4 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 29, the U.S. Coast Guard will require marine vessels to stay clear of any large vessel transiting the channel and harbor.…
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: 6:21 a.m., (Mason County…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — US 10 west of Jebavy Drive will be reduced from five lanes to three lanes from Tuesday, Sept. 2 through Thursday, Sept. 4. The reduction in…
Michael James Woodruff, 71, of Fountain, died on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home,…
BOYNE CITY — Janet Andersen of Fountain was recently reelected to the Great Lakes Energy Board of Directors. Election results were announced at the cooperative’s annual business meeting on Aug.…
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