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Mason County Titanic connection will be topic of Scottville Senior Center history chat

February 17, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Historical Society will hold its first Mason County History Chat on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. at the Scottville Area Senior Center, 140 S. Main St. The program is free. Rob Alway, editor-in-chief of the Mason County Press and treasurer of the Mason County Historical Society, will present an encore presentation of Mason County’s…

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Jury trial in CSC case continues this week

February 17, 2026

LUDINGTON — A jury trial that began in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court, Feb. 9, continues this week for 33-year-old Evan Lee Fargo who faces two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. “This trial has not yet concluded — it continues this week before the court,” said Press Secretary Danny Wimmer of the Michigan State Attorney General’s Office Tuesday afternoon,…

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Scott Russell took local education to another level

February 16, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — He was bigger than life; jovial. A true leader and a devoted educator. He loved to talk education, hunting and fishing. He loved Custer and would do anything for all kids. His leadership style was simple: Hire the best and get out of their way. This was Scott Russell, former superintendent of Mason County…

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Snowmobiler injured in crash

February 16, 2026

AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Scottville man was injured in a snowmobile crash Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 1:15 p.m. in the 400 block of First Street, according to Sgt. Michael Cuevas of the Michigan State Police, Hart post. “He sustained back injuries as a result of a snowmobile crash where he was ejected from it,” said Sgt. Cuevas. The snowmobiler…

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Minivan lands on ice island in Hamlin Lake

February 16, 2026

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 33-year-old Ludington woman escaped injury after the white minivan she was driving Sunday, Feb. 15, shortly before 8:30 a.m. ended up partially on Hamlin Lake, according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Michael Cuevas of the Hart post. The accident occurred in the 6000 block of Jebavy Drive. “There was a single-vehicle crash where the driver drove…

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