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Ludington police make several alcohol-related arrests over the weekend

June 22, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — Ludington police officers made several alcohol-related arrests over the weekend, including operating while intoxicated, urinating in public, public intoxication, and a person who was allegedly intoxicated and damaging property and assaulting people, according to Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones. The following…

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79th District Court arraignments, published June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Donald Glenn Fitch, Jr., 43, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: May 14, 2026. Agency: Ludington Police Department (LPD). Bail: $5,000/cash/surety. Preliminary exam: July 1 at 1:30 p.m. Allen Lee Gutschke, 54, third-offense operating while intoxicated and a misdemeanor of driving while license suspended. Offense date:…

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Sewer system repairs may close some intersections in Ludington

June 22, 2026

LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington will conduct emergency repairs to the municipal sanitary sewer system at the intersections of South Lavinia and Filer streets and South Lavinia and Foster streets, city officials announced Monday. According to a public service announcement issued by the city, the work is necessary to address an unexpected sewer system issue and maintain the reliability…

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MCP will continue to grow with your help

June 20, 2026

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Jebavy Drive bridge reopened until July 13

June 19, 2026

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Jebavy Drive Bridge has reopened to all traffic and is expected to remain open until Monday, July 13, according to the Mason County Road Commission. The bridge reopened around 5 p.m. Friday as part of an ongoing bridge rehabilitation and preventative maintenance project that began June 1. Road commission officials said construction work will resume July…

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