SCOTTVILLE — Scottville’s early history came to life Thursday evening as the Mason County Historical Society presented its Pioneers of Scottville tour at Brookside Cemetery. The Aug. 13 walking tour was the final cemetery tour presented by the historical society in 2026 and focused on the pioneers who helped establish and shape the Scottville community. The tour was part of…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 87th annual Western Michigan Fair continued Wednesday, Aug. 12, with Kids’ Day activities, livestock shows, midway rides and an evening of racing at the Mason County Fairgrounds. Wednesday’s events included horse, beef and rabbit shows, along with Kids’ Day on the midway. The afternoon also included a children’s bicycle drawing and activities throughout the barns,…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Debra Weaver of Riverton Township was named the 2026 Western Michigan Fair Homemaker of the Year Wednesday afternoon. Amanda Hepworth of Branch Township, who was the 2024 Homemaker of the Year, won second place. Other winners included: Syliva Freeman of Riverton Township, Sarah Machiela of Sherman Township and Jessica Blauwkamp of Hamlin Township. Winning entries are…
LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank’s annual Rhythm & Dunes summer concert fundraiser raised $23,000 this year for high school band programs in Mason County. Now in its 14th year, Rhythm & Dunes brings the community together through live music while raising money for music education at Ludington Area Schools, Mason County Central and Mason County Eastern. Funds are generated through…
LUDINGTON — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County has announced finalists for its 2026 Annual Awards, recognizing businesses, organizations and individuals for leadership, innovation and community involvement. Award recipients will be announced during the Annual Awards Dinner at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, at The Lake House in Ludington. The awards recognize excellence in four categories: Business of the Year,…
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