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MSU Extension’s Citizen Planner program coming to Mason County this fall

August 6, 2026

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with Hamlin Township and Mason County, will offer its award-winning Citizen Planner program this fall. Designed for locally appointed and elected planning officials, as well as interested residents, the program provides practical education on planning, zoning and community decision-making. Participants from Mason County and surrounding counties are welcome to attend. The program…

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Obituary: Kenneth Charles Kunkel Jr., 43 of Free Soil, formerly of Scottville

August 6, 2026

Kenneth Charles Kunkel Jr., 43 of Free Soil, formerly of Scottville, passed away on Saturday August 1, 2026. Kenneth, lovingly known as Bud, was born on Oct. 29, 1982, in Ludington, the son of Kenneth C. Kunkel Sr. and Marci (Shoup) Maiville. He graduated from Mason County Central High School in 2001 and attended two years of college. On Oct.…

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Recent birth, published Aug. 6, 2026

August 6, 2026

The following births have been reported: Rosemary Grace Hills, the daughter of Valeria Herevia and Joseph Hills of Baldwin, was born on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births   __________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts…

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Employment: 2nd Shift Plant Manager

August 6, 2026

Indian Summer is seeking a qualified 2nd Shift Plant Manager to join our team in Ludington. This is a high-impact leadership position where you’ll directly influence production performance, equipment reliability and team development while partnering with company leadership to improve efficiency, reliability and overall plant performance. Qualifications: • Proven leadership experience working with large-volume food production equipment and maintenance crews.…

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Cole likely to win Republican nomination for 32nd State Senate District

August 5, 2026

Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole appeared headed for victory Tuesday in the Republican primary for Michigan’s 32nd State Senate District, building a commanding lead over challenger Max Riekse with strong support across Mason, Oceana and Muskegon counties. With unofficial results available from three of the district’s five counties, Cole had received 11,911 votes to Riekse’s 3,269. Cole carried Mason County…

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