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MCE Athletics Boosters Club auction is Saturday night

April 25, 2025

FOUNTAIN — The Mason County Eastern Athletics Boosters Club will hold its 30th annual auction on Saturday, April 26 at Sherman Township Hall, 3854 E. Main St. The event is the organization’s primary fundraiser and helps offset costs of athletic equipment and operations for MCE. Organizer Sheri Howe said an unveiling of a special piece of equipment purchased by the…

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79th District Court arraignments, published April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Jennifer Louise Luzar, 40; embezzlement by an agent or trustee between $1,000 to $20,000; date of offense: Dec. 1, 2023; charged by Ludington Police Department; arraigned…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, published April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Ashleigh Nicole Williams, 26, pleaded guilty Feb. 11 to two counts of larceny in a building and was sentenced April 22 to two days in jail with credit for two days…

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Cub Scouts help clean Stearns Park beach

April 25, 2025

LUDINGTON — Members of Cub Scout Pack 4196 spent Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22, cleaning the beach at Stearns Park. In addition to observing Earth Day, the effort was also…

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WSCC mathematics department receives $25,000 grant

April 25, 2025

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College mathematics department was recently awarded a…

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‘Suspicious person’ arrested for meth, warrant

April 25, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A suspicious person call led to the arrest of a…

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Man sentenced to prison for taking naked photos of child

April 25, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old man was sentenced to 55 months (four years and seven months) to 25 years in prison for a conviction of child…

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Edward Raymond Appledorn, 54, of Ludington

April 25, 2025

Edward Raymond Appledorn, 54, of Ludington, died on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing…

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Recent death: Dennis Lee Kalisch, 65, of Scottville

April 25, 2025

Dennis Lee Kalisch, 65, of Scottville, died on Monday, April 21, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing…

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Recent death: Frank “Tom” Waters, 88, of Ludington

April 25, 2025

Frank “Tom” Waters, 88, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing…

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Badger to leave for repairs Tuesday

April 25, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON  — The SS Badger is expected to depart Ludington between 6 to 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29 for Sturgeon Bay, Wis. where it will…

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Coast Guard proposal would restrict smaller vessels from nearing larger vessels in channel

April 24, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard has proposed a new rule requiring smaller boats to give wide berth to larger vessels during congested times in the…

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County board removes accounts payable, payroll duties from clerk’s office

April 24, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County Clerk Cheryl Kelly is accusing the Mason County Board of Commissioners of making decisions impacting her office’s duties and its…

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Lake Jump to benefit senior centers

April 24, 2025

LUDINGTON — The 26th Ludington Lake Jump will take place on Saturday, April 26 at 11 a.m. at Stearns Park beach. This year’s beneficiaries are the four senior centers of…

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Police news, published April 24, 2025

April 24, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is activity of the Ludington Police Department Wednesday, April 23, 2025:…

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Sheriff’s report, published April 24, 2025

April 24, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is recent Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity:  Tuesday, April 22, 2025:…

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Visitors Bureau seeks volunteers for downtown visitors center

April 24, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is currently seeking volunteers to staff the downtown Ludington Visitors Center, a pivotal resource for tourists seeking information on the attractions…

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Weinert honored by County Road Association

April 23, 2025

LANSING — Mason County Road Commission (MCRC) mapping technician Ted Weinert was recently honored by the County Road Association (CRA) of Michigan with a Distinguished Service Award at the 2025…

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Sentencing in CSC case adjourned

April 23, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The sentencing hearing for a 21-year-old Ludington man convicted of third-degree criminal sexual conduct and probation violation was adjourned (postponed) Tuesday, April 22,…

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WSCC honors society members inducted

April 23, 2025

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Alpha Phi Phi Chapter of the Phi…

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Millspaugh hired as MCC athletic director/dean of students

April 22, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education has approved the hiring…

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