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Man who died in swimming pool incident ID’ed

July 16, 2026

LUDINGTON — The 43-year-old Shelby man who died after reportedly diving into a swimming pool Tuesday afternoon, July 14, has been identified as Mark Henrickson, Jr., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The case remains under investigation, said Sheriff Cole Thursday. The incident occurred in the 4800 block of West Birch Lane in Mason County’s Summit Township at 4:20 p.m.…

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Spartan Reunion to feature Clown Band, MCC jazz band and school brick sale

July 16, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band and the Mason County Central band program are teaming up to present the inaugural Spartan Reunion on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The evening of music, community and memories will be held in the parking lot of Mason County Central High…

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Air quality alert continues through Friday

July 16, 2026

With heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires choking the air, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has issued an air quality alert for Thursday and Friday, July 16 and July 17. The fires are creating “elevated levels of fine particulate due to…

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OWI, indecent exposure arrest tops police news

July 16, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 62-year-old Ludington man was arrested following a report…

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Obituary: Charles Patrick “Pat” McCarthy, 57, of Ludington

July 16, 2026

Charles Patrick “Pat” McCarthy, 57, of Ludington, passed away on July 2, 2026. Born on May 20, 1969, in Ardmore, Penn., Pat was the son of Charles “Pete” and Bridget…

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Obituary: Ronald Lee Gillis, 78, of of Glenrock, Wyo

July 16, 2026

Ronald L. (Ron) Gillis, 78, of Glenrock, Wyo., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30,2026 in Casper, Wyo. with his wife Beverly and his dog Charlie by his side. Ron…

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Smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets Mason County, Great Lakes region

July 15, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A thick haze settled over Mason County and much of the Great Lakes region Wednesday as smoke from dozens of wildfires burning in Canada…

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Shelby man dies after diving into swimming pool 

July 15, 2026

SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 43-year-old Shelby man died after reportedly diving into a swimming pool in the 4800 block of West Birch Lane Tuesday afternoon, July 14, according to Mason…

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The irony of opposing the infrastructure we depend on

July 15, 2026

Editorial: Public concern over proposed data centers is understandable. Questions about energy consumption, water use, noise, land use and tax incentives deserve careful scrutiny. Communities should ask hard questions before…

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Police news, published, July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Tuesday, July 14, 2026: 12:42…

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MCP/OCP seeking sports coverage sponsors

July 15, 2026

The fall school sports season will soon be here, and once again we are seeking sponsors to help cover the cost of providing this service to our readers. Businesses and…

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Employment: English Specialist, ASM Tech

July 15, 2026

West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for an ASM Tech English Specialist-Part-time.  Michigan secondary teacher certification or equivalent in the area of English or Communications required. To…

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Obituary: Larry Taylor, 61, of Scottville

July 15, 2026

Larry Taylor, 61, of Scottville passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026. Larry will be remembered by all who knew and loved him, and his memory will continue to live…

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Employment: High School Math Specialist-Part-Time 

July 15, 2026

West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a High School Math Specialist-Part-Time.  Michigan secondary teacher certification or equivalent in the area of Mathematics required. To view a…

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Calumet makes stone deliveries to Ludington, Manistee

July 14, 2026

This MCP Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee, and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The MV…

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Emergency personnel searching for person possibly trapped in sand at state park

July 14, 2026

UPDATE: 1:05 p.m.: The subject has been located and there is no emergency. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel are at the Ludington State Park responding to a text message to…

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Stage Left Theatre to present Shakespeare comedy this weekend in Ludington

July 14, 2026

LUDINGTON — Tickets are still available for Stage Left Theatre Company’s production of “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again],” which will be performed this weekend at the…

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Obituary: Rev. Enoch Olson, 96, of Ludington

July 14, 2026

Like his biblical namesake, Enoch P. Olson was known as a man who walked with God. On Friday, July 10, 2026, he completed that lifelong walk by entering the actual…

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Employment: Bus Driver

July 14, 2026

West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a full-time Bus Driver. To view a complete job posting, visit our website at www.wsesd.org  Send cover letter, resume and…

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USS Silversides begins historic voyage to dry dock for preservation

July 13, 2026

This MCP Boat Blog is presented by Aquastar Cruises, aquastarcruises.com, and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MUSKEGON — Today was one of those epic…

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Grain harvest begins preparations for Old Engine & Tractor Show

July 13, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Volunteers spent Monday cutting and shocking grain that will be used during next month’s Western Michigan Old Engine & Tractor Show, continuing a…

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