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Fountain man with 28 grams of meth arrested 

April 17, 2026

AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 52-year-old Fountain man was arrested after he was found to be in possession of over 28 grams of suspected methamphetamine following a traffic stop Thursday, April 16, at 9:55 p.m. on US 10 near Stiles Road, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. He was charged with possession with intent to deliver meth and was lodged in…

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Deputies arrest wanted man walking along US 10 with pistol, fentanyl  

April 17, 2026

AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Scottville man, who was walking along US 10 near the US 31 freeway with a 9 mm pistol in his waistband and suspected fentanyl, was arrested Thursday, April 16, around 1:15 p.m. after Mason County sheriff’s deputies stopped him, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The man, who was wanted on warrants, was charged with…

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GOP Lincoln Day Gala scheduled for May 11

April 17, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Republican Executive Committee will host its annual Lincoln Day Gala on Monday, May 11 at the Stearns Grand Ballroom in Ludington, featuring keynote speaker Susan Kokinda. The event will include a social hour beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:15 p.m. The program is set to begin at 7 p.m. Kokinda, described by…

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Eastern sweeps Benzie Central in season-opening doubleheader

April 16, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. BENZONIA — Mason County Eastern opened its season with a sweep of Benzie Central on Wednesday, winning 14-2 in Game 1 and 17-11 in Game 2. Game 1: Mason County Eastern 14, Benzie Central 2…

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Community Cats TNR surpasses 1,900 cats spayed and neutered in Mason County

April 16, 2026

LUDINGTON — A local nonprofit focused on controlling the feral cat population has reached a significant milestone, reporting more than 1,900 cats spayed or neutered through its program. Community Cats TNR announced that cat No. 1,900, a male tabby from the south Walhalla area, was neutered April 8 at Country Veterinary Clinic by Dr. Katie Vivirito, DVM. The organization, a…

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