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Ludington to hold recreation plan input sessions

June 24, 2025

LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington is in the process of updating its Five Year Recreation Plan and is inviting the public to participate in a series of community input sessions throughout July and early August. The sessions are an opportunity for residents and park users to share their ideas, priorities, and feedback about recreational needs and opportunities in Ludington.…

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Police news, published June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

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 Monday, June 23, 2025: 8:45 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 freeway south of the Ludington rest area, Summit Township. 12:50 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road east…

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Boy Scout troop raising funds to support programs

June 24, 2025

LUDINGTON — Ludington Boy Scout Troop 1190 is raising funds to support its program. The troop has been in existence for over 100 years. Dick Boes, who joined Troop 1190 in 1967, has been scout master since 1993. The scouts are in need of assistance that will help support their activities, camping trips, merit badge programs, and leadership development.  Funds raised…

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Cub Scouts to hold car wash fundraiser

June 24, 2025

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Cub Scout Pack 4196 will hold a fundraising car wash on Saturday, June 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Safe Harbor Credit Union,  5511 W. US 10. Donations of any amount will be accepted. Money is raised to help scouts pay for summer camp, operational costs (outings, lesson materials, pack celebrations), and annual enrollment fees…

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Local heroes honored for apartment fire rescues

June 23, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — Six local first responders were recognized by the State of Michigan Monday evening during the Scottville City Commission meeting. The six men, including two Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies, a Michigan State Police Trooper, and three Scottville Fire Department firefighters, were presented proclamations from the Michigan State Legislature and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, presented by State Sen. Jon Bumstead,…

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