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Shelby State Bank announces personnel changes

September 4, 2026

SHELBY — Shelby State Bank recently announced several personnel changes, including new positions for Clarissa Moon, Jessica Younts and Amy Noonan. Moon transitioned from branch officer at the bank’s Montague office to branch officer in Shelby. In her new role, Moon will continue working with customers and overseeing branch operations. She is also involved in volunteer efforts and community organizations.…

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Men Who Care donates $3,400 to Hope for Neighbors

September 4, 2026

LUDINGTON — Men Who Care of Mason County presented a $3,400 donation to Hope for Neighbors Thursday, Sept. 3, continuing the group’s quarterly effort to support charitable causes. Delight Lester of Hope for Neighbors accepted the donation. A ceremonial check was presented for $3,350, but a last-minute contribution increased the final amount to $3,400. Fifty-five people contributed to the donation.…

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Scottville Clown Band donates $5,000 to MCC, Ludington band programs

September 3, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band has donated a total of $5,000 to the Mason County Central and Ludington Area school districts’ band programs, continuing the organization’s long-standing mission of supporting youth music education. Each district recently received $2,500 from the Clown Band. The donation to Mason County Central came from money raised during the Spartan Reunion concert held Aug.…

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Recovery efforts continue for fisherman presumed drowned in Hamlin Lake

September 3, 2026

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews continue to search for a 68-year-old Mason County man presumed to have drowned in Hamlin Lake while fishing on a boat Wednesday evening, Sept. 2. At 6:23 p.m., rescuers were notified of a water emergency north/east of Wilson Hill Park on Hamlin Lake, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The caller reported hearing a subject…

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Man sent to prison for child sex crimes

September 3, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 56-year-old man was sentenced to 56 months to 20 years in prison for convictions of two counts of using a computer to commit a crime, one count of child sexually abusive activity and one count of accosting a child for immoral purposes Tuesday, Sept. 1, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. Kenneth…

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