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“Growing” trees at the Scottville library

March 10, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Progress is being made on updates to the children’s area of the Mason County District Library’s Scottville branch. Today, artist Matt Mroz, Bob Dickson, library director emeritus, and Carol Dickson, measured out a new tree sculpture that will be a center-piece of the space. The updates at the library are the result of a…

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32 participate in Try Hockey for Free event

March 10, 2026

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Thirty-two young athletes took their first strides on the ice during the Try Hockey for Free event held Saturday, March 7 at West Shore Community Ice Arena on the campus of West Shore Community College. The event welcomed 32 new skaters, including…

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13 Flipstar Gymnastics athletes perform at ‘world’s laregest meet’

March 10, 2026

TAMPA — Thirteen gymnasts from Flipstar Gymnastics participated in the Gasparilla Classic meet last weekend in Florida. Dubbed “the world’s largest gymnastics meet,” over 6,000 athletes competed. “These girls did amazing,” said Flipstar Coach Amy Goff. “They brought home 41 medals with 24 of them…

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Obituary: Daniel ‘Dan’ Blackstone, 75, of Walhalla

March 10, 2026

Daniel “Dan” Blackstone, 75, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Walhalla. Born on July 21, 1951, in Westbrook, Maine, to Arnold and Shirley (Palsa) Blackstone, Dan grew up…

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Investigation into tugboat worker’s death turned over to coast guard, OSHA

March 9, 2026

LUDINGTON — The investigation into the death of a maintenance worker following an industrial accident on a docked tugboat, March 2, has been turned over to the U.S. Coast Guard…

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Enter a photo of Orioles’ quarterfinal game and you might win a meal at House of Flavors

March 9, 2026

Mason County Press and House of Flavors Restaurant are looking for your best pictures of the Orioles’ run to the finals! Submit up to three photos from Tuesday’s quarterfinal game.…

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MCC forensics team earns second place in Houghton Lake invite

March 9, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. HOUGHTON LAKE — The Mason County Central High School Forensics Team won second…

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Man sentenced to prison for threatening deputies with hatchet, knives

March 9, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 31-year-old former Mason County man was sentenced to 14 months to four years in prison for a conviction of assault with a…

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Robotics facility holds inaugural event

March 9, 2026

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press. LUDINGTON – Ten high school robotics teams participated in a “friendly…

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Historical Society presentation will discuss Revolutionary War

March 9, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society will present the next installment of its 2026 speaker series on Wednesday, March 11, telling stories of the American Revolutionary War. Presented by…

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Search warrant yields meth delivery charge

March 9, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 40-year-old Ludington man was arrested on a felony charge of…

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Obituary: Mary Jane (Slicker) Rhodes, 75, of Ludington

March 9, 2026

Mary Jane (Slicker) Rhodes, 75, of Ludington, drifted away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 surrounded by her daughters ending her journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Mary Jane was born the youngest…

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Badger’s Chief Engineer Diedrich retiring after 24 years

March 8, 2026

Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Last week Lake Michigan Carferry announced the retirement of Chief Engineer Kevin Diedrich after 24 years with the company. Diedrich worked…

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Outdoors: The Great Falls in the Big Woods

March 8, 2026

By Joan Young, contributing writer I am in the East this week, traveling through my home territory of the Finger Lakes in New York. Although it’s not in Michigan, I…

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Mason, Manistee United Way organizations merge into one entity

March 8, 2026

LUDINGTON — The merger between United Way of Mason County and United Way of Manistee County is now final, creating a new regional organization called United Way of the West Shore. The merger was originally…

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Fin & Feather Club offering pistol classes

March 8, 2026

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County will be hosting a basic pistol class on Saturday, March 21. The basic pistol class will be held all…

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Recent death: Linda Marlene (Boals) Olson, 86, of Ludington

March 8, 2026

Linda Marlene (Boals) Olson, 86, of Ludington, died on Friday, March 6, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths.…

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Recent death: Barbara Mary Bailey, 81, of Scottville

March 8, 2026

Barbara Mary Bailey, 81, of Scottville, died on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at home. She was born February 17, 1945, in Hart, the daughter of Elten Eugene and Julia (Kequom)…

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MCE graduate Avery Crawford accepted to MSU Honors College

March 6, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief EAST LANSING — Avery Crawford of Custer has been accepted into the Honors College at Michigan State University. Crawford, a 2025 graduate of Mason County Eastern…

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We need your help

March 6, 2026

Folks, we need your help. Before I continue, I want to thank those who have accepted our request and are now subscribing to the MCP/OCP Daily Briefing. We are asking…

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Dancing with the Local Stars to raise funds for Oriole Foundation

March 6, 2026

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Ludington Area School District’s Oriole Foundation will hold its annual Dancing with the Local Stars on Saturday, April 18 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. The event…

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