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Accused carjacker undergoes psych testing

June 19, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 33-year-old Ludington man accused of carjacking and vehicle theft following an incident at Stearns Park last summer underwent mental competency testing. Christopher John-Henry Lamb was found mentally competent by the Center for Forensic Psychiatry, said Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Beth Hand. Lamb is scheduled for a review conference Wednesday, June 24, in…

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Prisoner enters last-minute plea before trial

June 19, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old man currently incarcerated in prison for conspiracy to commit armed robbery and several other convictions added another conviction to his lengthy criminal record when he pleaded guilty to delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine Monday, June 15, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court. Travis William Malone pleaded guilty to the charge and fourth-offense habitual…

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Local artist presents paintings inspired by the Ludington State Park

June 19, 2026

Woods, Waves and Ways opens July 18 LUDINGTON — Marie Marfia, a Ludington-based soft pastel artist, will present Woods, Waves and Ways at Timeless Picture Framing and Gallery from July 18 through Aug. 14. From dramatic Lake Michigan sunsets to quiet river scenes and stately white pines, the exhibition reflects the natural bounty found in the queen of Michigan’s state…

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Woman injured in head-on US 10 crash

June 19, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 21-year-old Hart woman was treated for “non-life-threatening injuries” after the vehicle she was riding in attempted a left turn into a private drive when it was struck head-on Wednesday, June 17, shortly after 10 p.m. on US 10…

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Friends group forming to support Ludington Senior Center

June 19, 2026

LUDINGTON — Community members are invited to help launch a new organization dedicated to supporting the Ludington Senior Center and advocating for the area’s growing senior population. The Ludington Senior Citizens Advisory Board will host kick-off meetings for the proposed Friends of the Ludington Senior Center on Thursday, June 25, at 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. at the Ludington Senior…

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