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Former Scottville clerk charged with embezzling $100,000 or more

August 24, 2026

LUDINGTON — Former Scottville City Clerk Kelse Rae Lester appeared in 79th District Court Monday on three felony charges, including allegations that she embezzled $100,000 or more from the city. Lester, 39, was arraigned before 79th District Court Magistrate Glenn Jackson on charges of embezzlement of $100,000 or more, using a computer to commit a crime and misconduct in office.…

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DNR reopens portion of Pere Marquette State Game Area

August 24, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has rescinded a decades-old restriction on public access to a portion of the Pere Marquette State Game Area, opening land along the Pere Marquette River to bird watching, waterfowl hunting, trapping and other public uses. DNR Director M. Scott Bowen issued the amended land use order…

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Scouts learn maritime skills at Ludington marine patrol station

August 24, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Members of Boy Scout Troop 1155 of Hart got hands-on experience with sailing, boating and water safety Wednesday, Aug. 19, during a visit to the headquarters of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol, located in the inactive Ludington Coast Guard Station. Mason County sheriff’s deputy Mike Fort, who commands the marine patrol and…

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Sinkhole prompts sewer repairs at Danaher, George streets

August 24, 2026

LUDINGTON — City of Ludington crews will begin repairs Thursday, Aug. 27, to the municipal sanitary sewer system near the intersection of East Danaher and George streets. The work is necessary to address an unexpected sinkhole that city officials said is likely related to the city’s wastewater collection system. The repairs may result in temporary lane or road closures and…

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Notice to Creditors: Estate of Georgia A. Lange

August 24, 2026

NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL CREDITORS: The decedent, Georgia A. Lang, date of birth March 18, 1935, Settlor of the Thomas A. and Georgia A. Lang Trust Agreement, dated November 3, 1988, who lived at Ludington Woods Assisted Living, 502 North Sherman Street, Ludington, Michigan 49431, died July 28, 2026. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against…

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