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Horse pull, Scottville Clown Band highlight Old Engine and Tractor Show

July 30, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The return of the popular horse pull, a Saturday evening performance by the Scottville Clown Band and the raffle of a rebuilt 1929 Ford AA Doodle Bug are among the highlights of the 52nd annual Western Michigan Old Engine and Tractor Show, set for Aug. 6-8 at Scottville Riverside Park. The restored Doodle Bug,…

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Great Lakes Energy grant supports Hart Food Club expansion

July 30, 2026

LUDINGTON — Lakeshore Food Club has received a $5,000 grant from the Great Lakes Energy People Fund to help equip its new Hart Food Club, which is expected to open in October. The grant will help purchase front-end equipment, including shopping carts and a grocery…

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Northern Michigan research trip continues in Sault Ste. Marie

July 30, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief This is the second part of a three-part series about my recent research trip across northern Michigan. You can read Part 1 here. SAULT STE. MARIE — My first afternoon in Sault Ste. Marie centered on the primary purpose of the…

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Editorial: A difficult but necessary decision on local sports coverage

July 30, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief There are some decisions that are easy to make, and there are others that weigh heavily because they involve something people genuinely care about. This is…

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Women Who Care of Mason County to hold quarterly meeting Aug. 4

July 30, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Women Who Care of Mason County will hold its next quarterly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the United Methodist Church, 5810 Bryant Road. The meeting…

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Early voting underway

July 30, 2026

Early in-person voting is underway in Mason County for the Tuesday, Aug. 4, primary election, giving registered voters the opportunity to cast their ballots before Election Day. Early voting began…

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Employment: Graphic Arts Paraprofessional-CTE

July 30, 2026

West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Graphic Arts Paraprofessional-CTE. High School diploma and 2 years experience working in Graphic Arts or marketing required.  To view…

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New judge to be assigned in contractor fraud cases

July 29, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The contractor fraud cases in 79th District Court against a 36-year-old man who worked as a builder based out of Mason County’s Grant…

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79th District Court felony arraignments, published July 29, 2026

July 29, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently on felony or high-court misdemeanor charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Jose Reyes Anaya, 46, felony of possession of methamphetamine/ecstasy. Offense date:…

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Hart to host Start Garden 5×5 Pitch Night for entrepreneurs

July 29, 2026

HART — Entrepreneurs from across the region will have the opportunity to compete for a $5,000 startup grant during the Start Garden 5×5 Pitch Night on Monday, Aug. 25, at…

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Memorial Service scheduled for Mary M. Ramsey

July 29, 2026

A celebration of life will be held for Mary M. Ramsey at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026 at Radiant Church, 409 S. Washington Ave., Ludington, with a luncheon…

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Employment: Middle School Office Assistants

July 29, 2026

Mason County Central School District is hiring two Middle School Office Assistants for the 2026-2027 school year. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID#673. Application deadline: Aug.…

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Police ID 18-year-old killed in crash

July 28, 2026

GRANT TOWNSHIP — Marlee Jo Alexander, 18, of Manistee has been identified as the woman who died in a single-vehicle crash Monday night, July 27, around 10:30 p.m. on Countyline…

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Timothy Klunder, former Scottville city manager, passes away

July 28, 2026

ZEELAND — Timothy R. Klunder, a former Scottville city manager who went on to serve more than two decades as Zeeland’s city manager, died Monday, July 27, at his home.…

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18-year-old Manistee woman dies in single-vehicle crash

July 28, 2026

GRANT TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Manistee woman died in a single-vehicle crash on Countyline Road west of Red Apple Road Monday, July 27, around 10:30 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff…

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West Shore Civic Band to present Howard Hornung/Tom Thomas Memorial Band Concert Aug. 10

July 28, 2026

LUDINGTON — The West Shore Civic Band will honor the legacies of two longtime Mason County music educators during the annual Howard Hornung/Tom Thomas Memorial Band Concert on Monday, Aug.…

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Northern Michigan research trip begins in Rogers City

July 28, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief On Sunday and Monday, I headed to northern Michigan for two days of maritime history and genealogy research. My ultimate destination was Sault Ste. Marie, where…

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Mason County Land Bank offering two affordable homes in Branch Township

July 28, 2026

BRANCH TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Land Bank Authority is accepting applications from income-qualified buyers for two newly constructed homes in Branch Township that are being offered through an affordable…

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Employment: Teaching Positions

July 28, 2026

Immediate openings in Lake, Manistee and Mason and Newaygo counties. FiveCAP, Inc has positions open for Head Start program Center Directors and Lead Teachers. Candidates must have Early Childhood Education…

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Hundreds attend Rhythm & Dunes opener; final concert set for Saturday

July 27, 2026

LUDINGTON — Hundreds of people filled Waterfront Park Saturday evening as West Shore Bank’s 2026 Rhythm & Dunes concert series opened with a performance by Mark Blomsteel & The Motor…

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Severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 8 p.m.

July 27, 2026

UPDATE: The watch has been cancelled for Mason County MASON COUNTY — The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 8 p.m. Monday, July 27, for several…

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