LUDINGTON — Launching Mason County’s celebration of the United States Semiquincentennial, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Mason County Historical Society launches its 2026 Speaker Series on Wednesday, Jan. 14. Throughout the year, the historical society will observe events commemorating special events that have occurred throughout the history of the nation with…
A string of vehicle break-ins reported Tuesday, Jan. 6, are being investigated by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. The first theft was reported at 5 a.m. on Goff Road in Branch Township. “The complainant reported two vehicles were broken into during the night,” said Mason…
SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Branch man was unharmed after the vehicle he was operating westbound on Sugar Grove Road west of Morse Road slid on the icy road into the path of a train Tuesday, Jan. 6, shortly after 5 a.m., said Mason County…
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Raynard “Ray” Krause, 89 of Scottville, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025. Ray was born on September 13, 1936, in Manistee, the son of Edwin and Elsie (Hiipakka) Krause.…
The following are closed on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 Schools Baldwin Community School ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along…
Elijah Abraham Collins Jr., died on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Big Rapids. Born July 14, 1939, in Radford, Virginia, Elijah was the son of the late Elijah Abraham Collins…
Employment: Food Service Position, MCC Schools Mason County Central Schools has an opening in its food service department. Duties may include: Food preparation Meal serving Senior citizen meal delivery Genreal…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — While repairs are still underway following an early December fire, Baker Ford of Ludington is back open. On Dec. 2 a furnace caught…
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The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Jan. 5, 2026:…
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Collin Bradley Cox, the son of Erin and Christopher Cox of Scottville, was born on Friday, January 2, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026…
The following are closed on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026: Schools Baldwin Community School Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville Flipstar Gymnastics Fountain Child Development Center Ludington Area…
Joyce Ellen Stong, 81, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025. Joyce, affectionally known as Moma, was born on September 28, 1944, the daughter of the late, Milo…
Otto Kurt Heimann, affectionately known as Kurt and nicknamed “Buster,” passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at his farm. Kurt was the son of Otto and Laverne Heimann.…
Kay Beth Dwyer, 73, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born June 22, 1952, in Ludington, the daughter…
AMBER TOWNSHIP — Mason County sheriff’s deputies seized over 12 grams of suspected cocaine, along with methamphetamine, during a traffic stop on US 10-31 near Gordon Road Friday, Jan. 2,…
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