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Obituary: Winnie Anna Barnett, 93, of Amber Township

October 2, 2026

Winnie Anna Barnett, 93, of Amber Township, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Winnie was born on January 22, 1933, at home, the daughter of the late Andrew and Winnie (Lincoln) Dains. She was a 1952 graduate of Ludington High School. On May 2, 1953, she married Wayne Barnett. Winnie was an avid bowler. She was part of many…

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Recent death: Nina Virginia Bird, 101, of Ludington

October 2, 2026

  Nina Virginia Bird, 101, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Receive…

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Former Scottville clerk waives preliminary exam in embezzlement case

October 1, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Former Scottville City Clerk Kelse Rae Lester waived her right to a preliminary examination Wednesday, Sept. 30, in 79th District Court, allowing the felony case against her to move to Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. Mason County Prosecutor Beth Hand said Lester appeared in district court Wednesday and waived the preliminary examination. The case…

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Four-way stop coming to Townline, Quarterline intersection

October 1, 2026

GRANT TOWNSHIP — A four-way stop will soon be installed at the intersection of Townline and Quarterline roads on the border of Grant and Victory townships, according to the Mason County Road Commission. The change coincides with the recent paving of Townline Road between Quarterline Road and U.S. 31. That section of Townline Road had previously been gravel. The new…

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Why I’m running to represent the lakeshore

October 1, 2026

The following opinion editorial is paid content. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Kim Cole.  Editor’s Note: Kim Cole is the Republican candidate for the Michigan’s 32nd Senate District, which includes all of Mason, Manistee, Benzie and Oceana counties, along with portions of Muskegon County. By Kim Cole My family has called Mason County home for five generations. I’ve…

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