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LANSING – The Mason County Road Commission (MCRC) was honored with three statewide IMPRESS Awards and a coveted People’s Choice Award at the 2025 County Road Association (CRA) of Michigan Highway Conference held in late March in Lansing. IMPRESS Awards recognize county road agencies that dem…
The Mason-Lake Conservation District is preparing for its annual tree seedling sale, taking place April 25 and 26. Each year, the Conservation District provides a wide selection of tree and shrub seedlings to support reforestation, improve wildlife habitat, and promote conservation efforts a…
Recently Mason County Garden Club enjoyed a short program by President Sharon Morman on Flower Show Design. The program was in anticipation of the biennial Standard Flower Show sponsored by the Club on August 21-23, at the Ludington Senior Center.
On March 22, Mason/Oceana/Manistee county right to life hosted their annual tri-county Right to Life Oratory contest. Contestants were required to research, write and present an original prolife speech on the issue of abortion, infanticide, euthanasia, or embryonic stem cell research .
West Shore Community College’s Board of Trustees have been reviewing recommendations to renovate the swimming pool at the Recreation Center and create an aquatics director position to oversee the pool. These task force recommendations were approved on April 21 by the Board of Trustees.
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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…
Ludington Police Department, K9 Bella has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., according to a press release provided by the Police Chief Chris Jones on Monday.
MANISTEE – Not quite a century old, the 38-foot tall Manistee Lighthouse is about to be reborn.
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.
Ludington hosted Whitehall in a West Michigan Conference dual meet Tuesday and the girls won, 73-63 while the boys lost, 86-51.
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The Ludington Girls Varsity played today in a conference match with Manistee in blustery conditions at the Schoenherr Tennis Facility Monday, defeating Manistee 7-1.
FREMONT – The Manistee girls soccer team saw its undefeated streak ended Monday night with a 6-1 loss at Fremont in West Michigan Conference action.
Banquet tickets for the Mason County Sports Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony, as well as raffle tickets are now available for purchase.
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Looking for a cleaning service that is both thorough and reliable? K & C Clean is the one to call. Owned and operated by Kelly Savich, K & C Clean serves an extensive area, from Shelby to Manistee and as far east as Baldwin. They offer residential, commercial, and new construction cl…
The Ludington Meat Company is such a grand place to get your tasty meats the Michigan Meat Association recently awarded the gold medal business some Grand Prizes – literally.
For over eight decades, the Sand Bar has been a cornerstone of Ludington’s nightlife and live music scene. A place where memories are made, friendships are forged, and locals and visitors alike gather to unwind. Now, under new ownership by Scott and Sylwia Farley, the Sand Bar is entering an…
Quite simply, one century-old supply and lumber company located in Ludington and other locations across West Michigan can tell you everything you need to know about them in just one word – standard.
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A man from Ludington lead Mason County Sheriff deputies on a high-speed chase Monday, only to be stopped by a hit to a building.
A Ludington man is facing arraignment on a weapons charge and felonious assault in relation to an incident Friday, according to a press release provided Monday by Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.
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.
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MANISTEE – Constituents of U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar (R-MI02) recently mailed him a registered letter cordially inviting him to participate in a town hall meeting in Manistee County during the Congressional Easter recess. However, not having received a response from Rep. Moolenaar, the questi…
Just short of 60 years ago, a young songwriter weaved a melodic poem that still humbles and haunts us today.
On March 25 unmarked immigration officials without warning grabbed Tufts’ doctoral student Rumeysa Opzruek outside of Boston and shoved her in a van and put her in detention in Louisiana. She had written an article in Tufts University’s student paper supporting Palestinians.
