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Billboards along US 10 to connect veterans with emergency assistance

November 9, 2026

LUDINGTON — New billboards along US 10 between Ludington and Scottville will help connect local military veterans and their families with emergency financial assistance available through the Mason County Veterans Endowment Fund. The billboards are scheduled to be installed beginning Nov. 9 to raise awareness of the fund and the assistance available to veterans facing financial hardships. Established in 2008…

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Spectrum internet disruptions affect Mason County businesses Monday

November 9, 2026

LUDINGTON — Several Mason County businesses experienced problems with Spectrum internet service Monday, Nov. 9, as reports of widespread connectivity issues emerged across Michigan and other parts of the country. Mason County Press observed multiple local businesses experiencing internet problems throughout the day. The disruptions appear to be part of a larger network issue involving Spectrum and Cloudflare, an internet…

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West Shore Wolves 12U B team wins Camo Shootout championship

November 9, 2026

ST. IGNACE — The West Shore Wolves 12U B hockey team captured the Camo Shootout Tournament championship over the weekend, allowing just two goals throughout the tournament. The Wolves relied on strong goaltending, disciplined defense and a team effort to secure the championship against tough competition. Head Coach Nick Tykoski said the victory reflected the team’s theme for the 2026-2027…

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Bartender assaulted with brass knuckles

November 9, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WEARE TOWNSHIP, Oceana County — A female bartender was reportedly assaulted over the weekend by a woman with brass knuckles at Murphy’s Tavern, receiving several puncture wounds. “There has been no arrest made, and the investigation is ongoing,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast Monday morning, Nov. 9. “We do have a suspect, and we’re…

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Police news, published Nov. 9, 2026

November 9, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Nov. 6, 2026: 7:09 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, Schoenherr and Decker roads, Sheridan Township. 7:19 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, Benson and Decker roads, Branch Township. 10:27 a.m., (MCSO),…

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