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A state of emergency was declared by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 10 northern counties. Among them were Otsego and Cheboygan, where 15 members of the Mason County Road Commission were sent to aid in the infrastructural collapse caused by the dauntless ice storms over the weekend.

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Tonight

Partly cloudy skies. Low 33F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.

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A mix of clouds and sun early, then becoming cloudy later in the day. High 49F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.

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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.