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The Mason County Land Bank Authority applied for a $50,000 capital grant match from the Community Foundation of Mason County.

“How does shutting down the department of education help kids who are behind?” a Branch Township resident asked Congressman John Moolenaar.

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It’s that time again! St. Patrick’s Day? Spring? Not yet! It’s time for the 33rd annual Family AfFAIR being hosted at Mason County Central High School.

This weekend, many of us attended the funeral of our dear friend and classmate, Sammi Bateson, who was tragically killed in front of our school 12 days ago. Since that time, we have suffered a range of emotions including shock, dismay, anger, frustration and just pure sadness. During today’s…

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After almost two years of enduring construction and remodeling and still running a school, the construction projects at Ludington High School and the OJ DeJonge Middle School are finished and ready to be unveiled to the community.

It’s a beautiful day, 70 degrees and early April. Is it a great day for a paddle?

With the number of returning players from last year’s team that finished a respectable 6-8-4 there’s reason for optimism as the Ludington girls soccer team that just kicked off the 2025 campaign.

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MANISTEE COUNTY — A 27-year-old man from Mancelona was arraigned this week in Manistee County and charged with six counts of varying degrees in the alleged sexual abuse of a child that spanned several years, according to a press release provided by the Michigan State Police.

The Mason County Prosecutor’s Office secured convictions on two cases from 2024 relating to altercations with law enforcement officers, according to a press release provided by Mason County Prosecutor Beth Hand.

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An elementary school teacher in Manistee has been accused of child abuse, with an arraignment hearing scheduled for later this week.