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US 10-31 resurfacing to begin next Monday

April 6, 2026

AMBER TOWNSHIP — Roadwork on the US-10-31 corridor between the US 31 bypass and Brye Road is scheduled to begin Monday, April 13, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. MDOT is investing approximately $6.8 million to resurface the roadway and improve drainage. Lane closures and traffic shifts will be in place throughout construction. Motorists traveling between Ludington and Scottville…

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K-9 sniffs out meth smuggled into jail

April 6, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — K-9 Stella with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office located methamphetamine during a cell check at the Mason County Jail Sunday, April 5, around 5:30 p.m. “A…

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Scottville Clown Band accepting summer camp scholarship applications

April 6, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band is accepting scholarship applications for middle and high school students planning to attend summer performing arts programs. The band will award over $15,000 in scholarships for 2026 through its Raymond Schulte Memorial Scholarship program, continuing its long-standing mission of…

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Scottville planning seasonal farmers market

April 6, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville is again making space available for a seasonal farmers market, inviting organizers to host weekend markets in a portion of the city’s west parking…

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Armed Women of America celebrates 8th year

April 6, 2026

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County chapter of Armed Women of America is marking eight years of operation, providing firearm safety education and training for women in the area. The…

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Obituary: Kevin D. Duncil, 56, of Scottville

April 6, 2026

Kevin D. Duncil, 56, of Scottville passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026.  Kevin was born on December 31, 1969 in Ludington, the son of Eugene and Connie (Goosen) Duncil and…

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Obituary: Patricia Ada Kipen, 81, of Ludington

April 6, 2026

Patricia Ada Kipen, 81 of Ludington, passed away in the comfort of her home on Monday, March 30, 2026. Born on January 21, 1945, in Ludington, Patricia was the daughter…

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Manistee Catholic Central Schools Foundation offering scholarships

April 6, 2026

MANISTEE — The Manistee Catholic Central Schools Foundation has announced the 2026 Doris and Ed Polcyn Graduate Scholarship, offering financial support to alumni continuing their education. Alumni of Manistee Catholic…

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Celebration of life service: Sue Ann Boroff

April 6, 2026

A celebration of life will be held for Sue Ann Boroff on Sunday, May 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the American Legion Post 179, 2327 Wilson Ave. SW,…

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Employment: Housing Programs Director

April 6, 2026

Employment: Housing Programs Director IMMEDIATE OPENING – Full Time: FiveCAP, Inc., a locally-based not for profit organization is seeking qualified applicants with construction knowledge and experience to assist in the…

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County finance, personnel and rules committee to consider millage renewals, housing coordinator

April 2, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Finance, Personnel and Rules Committee will meet Tuesday, April 7, to consider a range of county business, including millage renewals, budget planning and service contracts.…

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Police news, published April 2, 2026

April 2, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, April 1, 2026: 6:09…

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Obituary: Carolyn Sue McVicker, 69, of Fountain

April 2, 2026

Carolyn Sue McVicker, 69, of Fountain, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026. She was born April 1, 1956, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Walter and Evelyn (Genson) Urban.…

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Recent death: Kevin D. Duncil, 56, of Scottville

April 2, 2026

Kevin D. Duncil, 56, of Scottville, died on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2026 deaths Listing of 2025 deaths.…

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Recent death: William “Bill” Koster, 66, of Ludington

April 2, 2026

William “Bill” Koster, 66, of Ludington, died on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2026 deaths Listing of 2025 deaths.…

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Artemis II marks historic return to deep space, with west Michigan ties

April 1, 2026

Launch is at 6:24 p.m. EDT, April 1, 2026 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — In April 1981 my family travelled to Florida where we visited Kennedy Space…

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DNR: Early spring fishing slow on local waterways; conditions expected to improve

April 1, 2026

LANSING — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has released its latest weekly fishing and waterways report, showing early spring conditions continue to impact anglers across West Michigan, particularly along…

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Police news, published April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026

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, March 30, 2026:…

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Recent death: Kimberly Mae Koslow, 55, of Ludington

April 1, 2026

Kimberly Mae Koslow, 55, of Ludington, died on Monday, March 30, 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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Obituary: Sgt. James Paul Vernier, 22, Free Soil

April 1, 2026

U.S. Army Sgt. James Paul Vernier, 22, Free Soil, passed away on March 23, 2026. James was born on July 30, 2003, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to Heather Vernier…

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Obituary: Pamela Jo Beal, 87, of Ludington,

April 1, 2026

Pamela Jo Beal, 87, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Corewell Health Hospital in Ludington, following a brave and stoic struggle. Pamela was born on…

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