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Scottville Clown Band Patriotic Concert to feature LHS Jazz Band, honor veterans

June 29, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Scottville Clown Band will hold its annual Patriotic Concert on Tuesday, June 30, at the Waterfront Park pavilion. This year’s performance will feature the Ludington High School Jazz Band as the opening act. In honor of the nation’s semiquincentennial, veterans also will be recognized during the program. Donations will be collected during the concert, with all proceeds…

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Extreme heat warning in effect through Thursday

June 29, 2026

MASON COUNTY — A large portion of the western portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, including, Mason and Oceana counties, is under an extreme heat warning beginning at 2 p.m. Monday, June 29, through 8 p.m. Thursday, July 2, according to the National Weather Service. Expect…

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Bicyclist injured in hit-and-run US 10 crash

June 29, 2026

BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 15-year-old boy, who was riding a bicycle and pulling a wagon behind it, received minor injuries in a hit-and-run crash on US 10 east of Walhalla Friday, June 26, shortly after 12:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “A…

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Weekend police news, published June 29, 2026

June 29, 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 over the weekend: Friday, June…

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Heritage Trail signs add new ways to experience and learn local history at White Pine Village

June 28, 2026

  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Visitors attending Historic White Pine Village’s 50th anniversary celebration on Friday, July 3, will be the first to experience two new…

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Flipstar gymnasts earn 41 medals at AAU National Championships

June 28, 2026

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Twelve Flipstar Gymnastics athletes brought home 41 national medals, including 12 top-three podium finishes, one national championship, five national runner-up titles and three Junior Olympic Games qualifiers…

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Lakeview Cemetery tour explores Mason County’s maritime heritage

June 26, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society launched its 2026 America 250 cemetery tour series Thursday evening with the “Masters & Commanders” tour at Lakeview Cemetery, where participants explored the…

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Scottville Clown Band entertains beach bonfire crowd

June 26, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Scottville Clown Band kicked off the 2026 Pure Ludington Sunset Beach Bonfire Series Thursday evening, entertaining a crowd of hundreds gathered at Stearns…

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WSCC winter semester Dean’s List

June 26, 2026

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has released its…

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Obituary: Betty Vanderlaan, 92, of Scottville

June 26, 2026

Betty R. Vanderlaan, 92, of Scottville entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 25, 2026 with her family by her side.  Betty was born on Aug.…

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Celebration of life for Rich Laaksonen is Saturday

June 26, 2026

A celebration of life for Capt. Richard “Rich” Laaksonen will be held Saturday, June 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Pere Pointe Clubhouse, 90 W. Second St., Ludington. Rich…

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Recent death: Joseph Sherman Frame, 36, of Terra Haute Ind.

June 26, 2026

  Joseph Sherman Frame, 36, of Terra Haute Ind., died on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of…

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White Pine Village to celebrate 50th anniversary with free event July 3

June 25, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Historic White Pine Village will celebrate its 50th anniversary on July 3 with free admission, special ceremonies, historical demonstrations and the unveiling of newly renovated exhibits.…

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Woman sentenced to prison for armed robbery

June 25, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old woman was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court to five to 50 years in prison for an armed robbery conviction…

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Sewer work will restrict traffic on Ludington Avenue beginning Sunday night

June 25, 2026

LUDINGTON — Emergency sanitary sewer repairs will close or restrict traffic on a portion of East Ludington Avenue beginning Sunday night, June 28, and continuing into Monday, June 29, according…

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Police news, published June 25, 2026

June 25, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Ludington Police Department activity Wednesday, June 24, 2026: 7:46 a.m.,…

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Obituary: Edson Lyle Swinehart, 79, of Scottville

June 25, 2026

Edson Lyle “Ed” Swinehart passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at the age of 79. Ed was born on Dec. 25, 1946 in Big Rapids…

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Employment: Allied Health and LPN Apprenticeship Program Coordinator

June 25, 2026

West Shore Community College is seeking an experienced nursing professional to serve as Allied Health and LPN Apprenticeship Program Coordinator. This position provides leadership and coordination for Allied Health and…

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MCC board approves contract for new superintendent, Jeff Tuka

June 24, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education ratified a two-year contract Monday, June 22, for incoming Superintendent Jeff Tuka that will pay him a…

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Traffic stop leads to meth possession arrests

June 24, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A traffic stop in the Home Depot parking lot on…

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Shelby State Bank adds four to lending, wealth advisory teams

June 24, 2026

SHELBY — Shelby State Bank has added four professionals to its lending and wealth advisory teams, including a senior commercial lender, two mortgage lenders and a financial advisor associate. Kenneth…

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