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Descendants of PM captain connect with family history at maritime museum

July 6, 2026

This Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — One of the most rewarding parts of serving as a director of the Mason County Historical Society is sharing Mason County’s history with people who have a personal connection to it. A couple weeks ago, I…

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Bomb squad removes pipe bomb from home

July 6, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor BRANCH TOWNSHIP — The Michigan State Police Sixth District Bomb Squad safely removed a homemade pipe bomb from a home in the 600 block of Benson Road Friday afternoon, July 3, said MSP Sgt. Michael Cuevas. “It was taken off…

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Man receives 12th suspended license citation 

July 6, 2026

GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 55-year-old Pentwater man was cited for his 12th driving while license suspended offense following a traffic stop at Federal Park and LaSalle roads Sunday, July 5, shortly before 7 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. _____________________________ Please Support Local News…

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Deputy captures dirt bike thief red-handed

July 6, 2026

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Scottville man was arrested by a Mason County sheriff’s deputy who was canvassing a neighborhood after a resident reported the theft to two dirt bikes…

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Police seek warrant after man kicks in door

July 6, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Police are seeking a warrant for the arrest of a 21-year-old Fountain man on charges of home invasion, damaged property, assault, larceny and child endangerment after…

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Texas man injured after falling asleep behind the wheel

July 6, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A 72-year-old Pharr, Texas man received minor injuries after he…

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Ludington PD report, published July 6, 2026

July 6, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Ludington Police Department: Thursday, July 2,…

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Ludington utility projects will cause street closures this week

July 6, 2026

LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington will begin two roadway utility repair projects this week that are expected to cause temporary traffic disruptions in different parts of the city. Beginning…

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Obituary: Joan Edith Schwass, 92, of Ludington

July 6, 2026

Joan “Joanie” Edith (Ziemkowski) Schwass, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026. She was 92. Joanie was born on September 15, 1933, to Harry and Claudia (Laird) Ziemkowski. She graduated…

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Memorial service for Lyle Hanson

July 6, 2026

A memorial service for Lyle Hanson will be held on Friday, July 10, 2026, at noon at Grace Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.…

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Recent births, published July 6, 2026

July 6, 2026

The following births have been reported: Immanuel Gene Dancz, the son of Christine and Matthew Dancz of Manistee, was born on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Camden Roy Russell, the son of…

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Over 1,000 celebrate 50 years of Historic White Pine Village

July 3, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — More than 1,100 people gathered Friday at Historic White Pine Village to celebrate the Mason County Historical Society museum’s 50th anniversary, honoring…

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Police news, published July 3, 2026

July 3, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, July 2,…

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Obituary: Rose (Motyka) Forman, 103, of Ludington

July 3, 2026

Rose (Motyka) Forman, 103, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Rose was born on Feb. 12, 1923, in Amber Township, Mason County and was the proud daughter…

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Maritime legends

July 2, 2026

This MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Pere Marquette 41 barge passes the Port of Ludington…

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July 4 parade traffic closures announced

July 2, 2026

LUDINGTON — Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians should expect traffic disruptions Saturday, July 4, as portions of downtown Ludington close for the JCI Ludington Freedom Festival parade and evening fireworks celebration.…

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Police news, published July 2, 2026

July 2, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, July 1,…

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Obituary: Ford Adelbert Taylor, 74, of Ludington

July 2, 2026

Ford Adelbert Taylor, 74, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.  Ford was born on March 14, 1952 in Ludington, the son of Adelbert and Clare (Huff) Taylor and…

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Obituary: Betty Gambicki, 98, of Ludington

July 2, 2026

Betty M. Gambicki, 98, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Betty was born on July 2, 1927, in Petoskey, to the late Bernard and Evelyn Blair. Her…

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Celebration of life planned for Henry Sutton

July 2, 2026

A celebration of life for Henry Sutton will be held on Sunday, August 9, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Suttons Landing in Pere Marquette Townshiop. Henry Lyle…

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Celebration of life planned for Roger Bailey

July 2, 2026

A celebration of life for Roger Clinton Bailey will be held on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Park Place, 310 N. Rush St., in Pentwater.…

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