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SCOTTVILLE — Seasonal weight and speed restrictions go into effect Feb. 16, at 6 a.m. until further notice, according to the Mason County Road Commission. All county roads will be restricted by reducing the maximum axle load by 35 percent per axle and truck speeds…
CUSTER — Mason County Eastern Elementary School third and fourth grade students received a lesson in safety on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, when Karen Zimmerman presented the nationally recognized Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program. The presentation was sponsored by the Fin and Feather Club of Mason…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Feb, 9,…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Superintendent Jeff Mount announced tonight that he will be retiring. Mount made the announcement at the board of education meeting stating…
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LUDINGTON — A five-day jury trial began in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Monday, Feb. 9, for 33-year-old Evan Lee Fargo who faces two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC).…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ice fishing is in full swing on Pere Marquette Lake and other Mason County lakes. Please Support Local News and Sports…
CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Three separate vehicle crashes occurred at the same location on US 10 east of Tuttle Road Friday afternoon, Feb. 6, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…
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MASON COUNTY — Two drivers were injured in separate crashes last week on icy roads. The first crash occurred Friday, Feb. 6, at 12:39 a.m. on the US 31 freeway…
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, Feb. 2, 2026:…
Florice M. LynN, 82, of Ludington, died on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2026 deaths Listing of 2025 deaths.…
Edith Chittum Dallinger, 75, of Ludington, died on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Ice has transformed the lighthouses in Ludington and Manistee. Mixed with some sunshine Sunday, Feb. 8, and the Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse and Manistee North…
Charlotte Marie Betka, 95, of Ludington, died Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Grace Valley Assisted Living in Kalamazoo. She was born March 2, 1930, in Ludington. Charlotte grew up in…
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LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society will present the next installment of its 2026 speaker series on Wednesday, Feb. 11, telling the story of Reverend John Christensen. Historical society…
Scott Jerome Russell, 86, of Custer, died on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing…
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