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Celebrating in Scottville

September 14, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Several hundred people showed up for the Scottville Harvest Celebration event Saturday at the Western Michigan Old Engine Club Grounds at Riverside Park. The event included performances by the Mason County Central Marching Band and the Scottville Clown Band along with a variety of other activities including crafts and games. Members of the MCC…

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Body recovered from Tallman Lake

September 12, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — The body of a 61-year-old Holland man was recovered from Tallman Lake Friday afternoon, Sept. 12, 2025, following a brief search. Emergency personnel were called to the area of Tallman Lake Road and 20th Street at 1:13 p.m. for a kayak that was found floating upside down in the lake. After about an…

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Bicyclist critically injured after failing to stop at intersection

September 12, 2025

LUDINGTON — A 42-year-old Ludington man riding a bicycle was critically injured following a collision with a motor vehicle at the intersection of Ludington Avenue and Robert Street Friday evening. According to Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones, emergency responders were dispatched to the scene at 6:50 p.m. Jones said the victim was unresponsive and was lying in the roadway when…

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Drug dealer pleads guilty just as trial was to begin

September 11, 2025

Prosecutor Beth Hand: “The amount of fentanyl possessed by Monroe is the most I have seen in my time here in Mason County.” LUDINGTON – A drug dealer pleaded guilty just as opening arguments of his jury trial were set to begin Wednesday, Sept. 10. Matthew Steven Monroe, 31, was charged with five counts including felonies possession with intent to…

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Men Who Care donates to Hospitality INC

September 11, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Men Who Care of Mason County recently donated $2,900 to Hospitality In the Name of Christ (INC), which operates a seasonal emergency men’s homeless shelter. According to Jason Robbins, executive director of shelter, said all the proceeds will be used for laundry facilities. Robbins said the organization spent $3,650 on laundry services in 2024…

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