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Great Lakes Boat Blog: Telling the stories of the ships and people of the Great Lakes

October 23, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Nearly 15 years ago, I launched Mason County Press in an effort to bring another news source to our area. Those of you who regularly follow MCP are probably aware that I have a keen interest in local history, particularly maritime history, as well as the maritime industry itself. Naturally, many of the stories I write…

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Dense fog advisory in effect until 10 a.m. Friday

October 23, 2026

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a dense fog advisory for Oceana, Mason, Clare and Osceola counties until 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23. Visibility will be ¼ mile or less in dense fog, making driving conditions hazardous. Slow down, use your low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. ______________________________________ Please Support Local News Coverage…

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79th District Court felony arraignments, published Oct. 23, 2026

October 23, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Victor Clarence Adamczak, year of birth 1973*, felony firearm and receiving and concealing firearms. Offense date: March 30, 2025. Bail: $5,000. Preliminary exam: Nov. 4 at 1 p.m. Keif Rahkeen Shepard, year of birth 2007, first-degree home invasion and unlawful driving away of an…

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Traffic Alert: Multiple vehicle crash, US 31 and Sugar Grove Rd.

October 23, 2026

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — 4:50 p.m.: Report of a multi-vehicle crash at US 31 and Sugar Grove Road. US 31 has been closed in that vicinity.  

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Ludington to revisit paid parking at Stearns Park, waterfront lots

October 22, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — In another effort to make up for lost revenue, Ludington City Council is now re-exploring charging non-residents for parking at Stearns Park and several other waterfront locations. A draft proposal prepared for council review is calling for a $15 daily parking fee or a $75 annual pass. Qualifying city property owners and residents would…

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