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Richard “Richie” George Papes, 68, of Free Soil, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025, surrounded by the family he cherished above all else. Born on July 28, 1957, in Manistee to James and Marie (Fend) Papes, Richie was raised on the family farm where he learned early that life’s deepest lessons come from hard work, possessing a humble…
LUDINGTON — The Marine Toys for Tots is seeking donations. The group is seeking new toy donations or monetary donations. It is in need of toys for children ages up to 2 years old and between 9 and 17 years old. Toys can be dropped off at area businesses where the boxes with the red train logo or at our…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A proposal is being brought to the Mason County Board of Commissioners to expand the county’s senior services department. The commissions’ Finance, Personnel, and Rules Committee will review the proposal by Mason County Senior Services Coordinator when it meets Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 9 a.m. at the Mason County Courthouse. The proposal addresses a…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County Mutts is currently raising funds for its annual stocking project. For the past 10 years, the locally-based charitable non-profit organization purchases stockings for the dogs and cats housed at the Mason County Animal Control shelter. The stockings, hung in the shelter’s lobby, are filled with animal-friendly treats, toys, and blankets. When an animal gets…
SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District is seeking candidates for its board of directors. The district’s board of directors consists of locally-elected individuals, charged with oversight of the operations of the district, strategic planning and ensuring the long-term viability of the district. Directors also often volunteer at events put on by the conservation district throughout the year. Some of these…
