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Police news, published July 2, 2026
3+ hour, 21+ min ago (142+ words) The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy. com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff's Office Wednesday, July 1, 2026: Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage The payment can be paid…...
51st Circuit Court sentences, published July 1, 2026
18+ hour, 45+ min ago (355+ words) LUDINGTON " The following were sentenced Tuesday, June 30, 2026 in Mason County's 51st Circuit Court: Agustino Gatica-Felipe, 48, pleaded guilty April 7 to third-offense operating while intoxicated and operating without a license and was sentenced June 30 to 30 days in jail with credit for one day…...
Traffic restrictions announced for Freedom Festival fireworks
18+ hour, 45+ min ago (301+ words) LUDINGTON " Motorists traveling to and from the Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival fireworks celebration on Saturday, July 4, should expect heavy traffic and several temporary traffic restrictions as law enforcement agencies implement a coordinated traffic management plan. The Mason County Sheriff's…...
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Mason County until 1 p. m.
23+ hour, 55+ min ago (188+ words) The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Mason County until 1 p. m. today as a strong storm moves across the area. At 11: 53 a. m. , radar indicated a severe thunderstorm near Ludington moving east at 35 mph. The storm…...
Recent death: David Le Roy Lilleberg, 90, of Custer
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (120+ words) David Le Roy Lilleberg, 90, of Custer, died peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths Please Support Local News If you would like to support…...
Former Free Soil School demolished after standing more than a century
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (377+ words) By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FREE SOIL " The former Free Soil School building, which educated generations of northern Mason County students for nearly a century, was demolished Monday as residents gathered to witness the end of one of the village's most…...
Obituary: Joseph Sherman Frame, 36, of Terra Haute, Ind.
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (232+ words) Joseph Sherman Frame, known affectionately as Joey, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the age of 36 in his hometown of Terra Haute, Ind. Born on Feb. 2, 1990, in the same city, Joey grew into a vibrant and outgoing individual, known for…...
Flipstar gymnasts earn 41 medals at AAU National Championships
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (645+ words) Xcel Gold: Maple Prescott, left, and Rylee Revolt KNOXVILLE, Tenn. " Twelve Flipstar Gymnastics athletes brought home 41 national medals, including 12 top-three podium finishes, one national championship, five national runner-up titles and three Junior Olympic Games qualifiers while competing at the 2026 AAU…...
Heritage Trail signs add new ways to experience and learn local history at White Pine Village
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (421+ words) Valerie van Heest of Holland-based Lafferty van Heest & Associates repaints the Phoenix firehouse sign. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP " Visitors attending Historic White Pine Village's 50th anniversary celebration on Friday, July 3, will be the first to experience two new…...
Recent death: Joseph Sherman Frame, 36, of Terra Haute Ind.
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (114+ words) Joseph Sherman Frame, 36, of Terra Haute Ind. , died on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths Please Support Local News If you would like to support MCP/OCP but do not wish to…...