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Convicted sex offender sentenced to 17-60 years in prison

May 13, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old Ludington man serving a 25-year minimum prison term for first-degree criminal sexual conduct was sentenced to a minimum of 17 years to a maximum of 60 years in prison for a second conviction of first-degree CSC in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 12. Bradley Curtis Drake, who is an…

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Oceana County man sentenced to prison for receiving, concealing stolen tools

May 13, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Oceana County man was sentenced to 40 months to 20 years in prison for a conviction of receiving and concealing stolen property in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 12. Nicholas James Gale pleaded no contest to the charge Jan. 30. His charge was amended from an original felony count…

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Carferry documentary to premiere Saturday at arts center; panel discussion at maritime museum

May 12, 2026

LUDINGTON — A new indepndently-produed documentary chronicling the history of the SS Badger and the Great Lakes railroad carferry era will premiere on Saturday, May 16. “Railroad on Water: The Legend of the SS Badger,” produced by Delay In Block Productions, will debut with special screenings at 10 a.m and 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, at the Ludington Area…

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Recall petition applications against Hamlin officials filed, again

May 12, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Election Commission will meet May 21 to review recall petition language targeting two Hamlin Township officials. According to a notice posted Tuesday by Mason County Clerk Cheryl Kelly, the commission will meet at 8:30 a.m. to review a recall petition against Hamlin Township Treasurer Susan Ptaszenski and at 9 a.m. to…

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Volunteers still being sought for Petunia Parade planting, weeding

May 12, 2026

Planting takes place on Saturday By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The 39th annual planting of the Ludington Petunia Parade will take place Saturday, May 16, beginning at 8 a.m. Organizers continue to seek volunteers and block captains to help with Saturday’s planting and weeding throughout the summer. On Saturday, approximately 32,000 red, white and blue petunias will be planted…

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