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Lake Jump fundraising begins

February 3, 2026

LUDINGTON — Fundraising for the 2026 Lake Jump has begun. This year’s beneficiary for the 27th annual event is the West Shore Amateur Association, which operates the West Shore Wolves youth hockey program.  The Lake Jump will take place on Saturday, April 18 at Stearns Park.  “Every sponsorship and every jump directly helps us keep hockey affordable and accessible for…

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Idaho teen injured in rollover crash after vehicle strikes several trees

February 2, 2026

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Meridian, Idaho man received non-life-threatening injuries after he lost control of his vehicle; left the roadway; struck several trees; and his vehicle overturned on Fountain Road west of Stephens Road Thursday, Jan. 29, around 5:15 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP…

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3 injured in head-on crash

February 2, 2026

CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Both drivers and a passenger were injured in a head-on crash Saturday, Jan. 31, around 11 a.m. on US 10 east of Main Street, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A 32-year-old Ludington man, who was a driver, and a 60-year-old Howard City, Mich. woman and her passenger, who is a 64-year-old Belmont, Mich. woman, all received…

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Thieves break into storage units by cutting locks

February 2, 2026

AMBER TOWNSHIP — Eight storage units in the 600 block of West US 10-31 were broken into by an intruder or intruders who cut the locks, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The crime was reported to sheriff’s office Thursday afternoon, Jan. 29, said Sheriff Cole. It was not immediately known the extent of items that were stolen. ____________________ Please…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Feb. 2, 2026

February 2, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Joseph Carl Eiserman, 39, two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Offense date: Jan. 19, 2026. Agency: Ludington Police Department (LPD). Probable cause conference: Feb. 4 at 1 p.m. Bail: $250,000/cash/surety. – Cody Jay Baker, 39, fourth-degree fleeing and eluding police. Offense date: Dec.…

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