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Man accused of threatening to kill drug officer who he thought was a ‘snitch’

November 3, 2025

“He calls her and says, ‘You ratted me out to the police. If I don’t get these charges kicked, I promise I’m going to have you killed.’” By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 27-year-old man charged with multiple felonies for alleged drug dealing is now also charged with crimes in connection to threatening to kill an undercover narcotics…

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Ludington again nominated for Best New Year’s Eve Drop

November 3, 2025

Voting Opens Nov. 3; public can vote once daily through Dec. 1 LUDINGTON — Ludington is once again in the running for Best New Year’s Eve Drop. In 2024 took the USA TODAY 10BEST honor against nominations across the country, including the famous Times Square Ball Drop in New York City and offbeat drops such as the Idaho Potato Drop,…

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LASD to host Veterans Day assembly

November 3, 2025

LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District will host a Veterans Day assembly from 8 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. Any military veteran is welcome to attend. A breakfast will follow in the O.J. DeJonge Middle School cafeteria. Veterans needing a ride may contact Ludington Mass Transit Authority at 231-845-1231 by Nov. 7. ____________________ Please…

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MCC, Kaleva Norman Dickson Nov. 4 polling places

November 3, 2025

There will be two school elections taking place in Mason County on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Mason County Central School District and Kaleva Norman Dickson School District. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The following are the polling places for Mason County Central: Mason County: Amber Township, Amber Township Hall, 171 S. Amber Rd., Amber Township Branch Township,…

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FiveCAP offering emergency food assistance

November 3, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — FiveCAP, Inc. is offering The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), which provides residents with access to essential food groups. “Buying food staples at the grocery store can quickly exhaust the budget of low-income families, especially given the high cost of items like fruit, vegetables and protein,” said Mary Trucks, executive director of FiveCAP. Trucks said families can stretch…

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