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Spartan Reunion to feature Clown Band, MCC Jazz Band, brick sales, auction Tuesday, Aug. 18

August 17, 2026

Event is open to all. 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 School. The MCC High School Jazz Band will perform beginning…

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Mason County seeks residents to fill board, commission openings

August 17, 2026

LUDINGTON — Mason County is seeking residents interested in serving their community through appointments to several county boards and commissions. The Mason County Board of Commissioners has announced openings on 13 boards, commissions and committees, with terms ranging from one to six years. Openings include two seats on the Construction Code Board of Appeals, three on the Department of Public…

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Crashes, warrant arrests, OWI arrests top weekend police activity

August 17, 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: Friday, Aug. 14, 2026: 7:52 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 east of Nelson Road, Pere Marquette Township. 12:03 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, US…

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Coast Guard to enforce Ludington harbor navigation restrictions beginning Tuesday

August 15, 2026

LUDINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard will begin enforcing the regulated navigation area in Ludington Harbor at 4 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, requiring recreational and commercial waterway users to maintain minimum distances from large vessels. The Coast Guard announced Thursday that the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, is activating the regulated navigation area covering all navigable waters of…

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79th District Court felony arraignments, published Aug. 15, 2026

August 15, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Donald Scott Knowles, 55, breaking and entering a building with intent and larceny of firearms. Offense date: Nov. 25, 2025. Agency: Michigan State Police (MSP). Bail: $50,000/cash/surety. Preliminary exam: Aug. 26 at 1:30 p.m. Emanuel Lopez. 19, felony charges of using a computer to…

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