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Election commission rejects Hamlin recall applications

April 7, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Recall efforts targeting two Hamlin Township officials will not move forward after the Mason County Election Commission rejected the petition language during a clarity hearing held March 31. As previously reported, recall petitions were filed by Greg Collins against Hamlin Township Treasurer Susan Ptaszenski and Trustee Johnaine Gurzynski. The Mason County Election Commission —…

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US 10-31 resurfacing to begin next Monday

April 6, 2026

AMBER TOWNSHIP — Roadwork on the US-10-31 corridor between the US 31 bypass and Brye Road is scheduled to begin Monday, April 13, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. MDOT is investing approximately $6.8 million to resurface the roadway and improve drainage. Lane closures and traffic shifts will be in place throughout construction. Motorists traveling between Ludington and Scottville…

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K-9 sniffs out meth smuggled into jail

April 6, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — K-9 Stella with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office located methamphetamine during a cell check at the Mason County Jail Sunday, April 5, around 5:30 p.m. “A warrant is being requested for an inmate related to the suspected meth that was smuggled…

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Scottville Clown Band accepting summer camp scholarship applications

April 6, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band is accepting scholarship applications for middle and high school students planning to attend summer performing arts programs. The band will award over $15,000 in scholarships for 2026 through its Raymond Schulte Memorial Scholarship program, continuing its long-standing mission of supporting youth music education. The application period began April 1 and runs through May 7,…

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Scottville planning seasonal farmers market

April 6, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville is again making space available for a seasonal farmers market, inviting organizers to host weekend markets in a portion of the city’s west parking lot behind Main Street businesses. The market would feature farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers and other locally produced goods. Organizers and vendors are required to obtain a permit from the…

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