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Harmful algae bloom confirmed at Bass Lake

August 18, 2026

SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — District Health Department No. 10 and state environmental officials have confirmed a harmful algae bloom at Bass Lake in Mason County. The bloom was confirmed Monday, Aug. 17, by DHD No. 10 in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. Health officials said they will continue monitoring the harmful algae bloom, or HAB,…

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Ludington plans sanitary sewer replacement near Gaylord Avenue

August 18, 2026

LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington will begin work later this month on a sanitary sewer replacement project in the alley between Ferry Street and Gaylord Avenue. The project will extend from Pere Marquette Street to Haight Street and is intended to replace aging sanitary sewer infrastructure and improve the reliability and long-term performance of the city’s sewer system. Work…

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Hamlin Township board to consider interim zoning administrator at special meeting

August 17, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Hamlin Township Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting today to consider appointing an interim zoning administrator following the resignation of Zak Iverson, whose departure temporarily halted zoning permit processing in the township. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Hamlin Township Hall, 3775 N. Jebavy Drive. In addition to…

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Recall elections scheduled for two Hamlin Township officials

August 17, 2026

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Recall petitions against Hamlin Township Treasurer Susan Ptaszenski and Trustee Johnaine Gurzynski have been declared sufficient, and recall elections for both officials are scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 3. Mason County Clerk Cheryl Kelly issued official calls for the elections last week after the recall petitions met the requirements to proceed to the ballot. According to the official…

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Spartan Reunion to feature Clown Band, MCC Jazz Band, brick sales, auction Tuesday, Aug. 18

August 17, 2026

Event is open to all. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band and the Mason County Central band program are teaming up to present the inaugural Spartan Reunion on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The evening of music, community and memories will be held in the parking lot of Mason County Central High School. The MCC High School Jazz Band will perform beginning…

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