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Weekend police news, published May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, May 8, 2026: 12:35 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 23-year-old Custer man was arrested for operating while intoxicated following a traffic stop, Sugar Grove and Reek roads, Sherman Township. He…

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MCC Class of 1976 to hold 50th reunion

May 11, 2026

The Mason County Central High School Class of 1976 will hold its 50th class reunion on Friday, July 3 from 4 to 10 p.m. at the Ludington Boat Club, 502 Lake St., Ludington. The cost is $30 per person with payment and RSVP due by June 1. Checks can be made payable to Sheresa (Sherry) Thalman, 2595 N. Rath Rd.,…

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Commercial fishing boat salvage attempt unsuccessful

May 10, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — An attempt was made Sunday to salvage a sunken commercial fishing boat from a channel on Pere Marquette Lake. The commercial fishing vessel Sandy remains submerged in the channel near the Washington Avenue bridge. The boat had been docked on city-owned property between Lake Street Marina and Thompson Marina. A crane truck was on…

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PM Township to review conservation park grant opportunities

May 10, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Pere Marquette Charter Township trustees will discuss several conservation grant opportunities and ongoing habitat restoration projects at Pere Marquette Conservation Park during the township board’s regular meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 12 at township hall, 1699 S. Pere Marquette Highway. The projects are being coordinated in partnership with the Mason-Lake Conservation District and West Michigan…

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Scottville Clown Band announces 2026 schedule

May 9, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band will make several local appearances this season. In Mason County, the band will make its seasonal debut Thursday, June 25, at the Pure Ludington Sunset Beach Bonfire at Stearns Park in Ludington. The free beach concert begins at 8 p.m. and will be located near the shoreline on the south…

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