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79th District Court misdemeanor arraignments, published Feb. 24, 2026

February 24, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently on misdemeanor charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Darica Marie Brooks, 27, aggravated assault. Offense date: Jan. 1, 2026. Agency: Ludington Police Department. Bail: $500/cash. Pretrial: April 6 at 9 a.m. Douglas Alan Gardner, 55, second-offense domestic violence. Offense date: Feb. 1, 2026. Agency: Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Bail: $500/personal recognizance…

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Community Church of Ludington accepting scholarship applications

February 24, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Community Church of Ludington Scholarship Committee announces that applications for continuing education scholarships are now available. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of achievement, extracurricular activities, educational goals, and financial need. Applicants must have grown up in, or currently reside in, Mason County.  Awarded funds are for the purpose of permitting the student to pursue post-secondary…

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Right to Life High School Oratory Contest seeking participants

February 24, 2026

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Right to Life Affiliates of Manistee, Mason and Oceana counties will host their annual High School Oratory Contest on Saturday, March 21 at 10 a.m. at the Lighthouse Baptist Church, 1950 N Jebavy Drive. The contest invites students to research, write and deliver a five to seven minute speech speaking truth with compassion on one of…

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Community foundation campaign exceeds goal by $1 million

February 23, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County recently raised over $6 million for its Campaign for Mason County: Building a Stronger Community Together. The foundation’s goal was $5 million. The campaign finished with $3,032,500 in cash gifts and $3,045,000 in planned gifts for a total of $6,077,500. The recent success echoes the community foundation’s history. In 2007, the foundation launched…

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34th Family AfFAIR is Saturday, March 14

February 23, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — The 34th annual Family AfFAIR will be held on Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mason County Central High School. The free event is open to anyone; children must be accompanied by an adult. This year’s theme is: “Sharing S’More Kindness Builds Strong Families and Communities.” Every year hundreds of people from area businesses…

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