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Mason County police news, published July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following was activity of Mason County law enforcement on Wednesday, July 2, 2025: – 9:15 a.m., Ludington Police Dept. (LPD): A 52-year-old Ludington man was arrested for driving a vehicle while license revoked following a traffic stop near Foster and Harrison streets, City…

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Fountain firefighter carries on her father’s legacy

July 2, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FOUNTAIN — The fire service is full of tradition, legacy and honor. Such is the case for Mercedy Sayles, a rookie firefighter who has served on Fountain Area Fire Department since November of last year. Mercedy grew up in a fire service family. Her dad, John Sayles, was a captain on the Pentwater Fire Department. Mercedy,…

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71st Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival takes place Thursday, Friday

July 2, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival takes place on Thursday, July 3 and on Independence Day, Friday, July 4. This is the 71st year the Jaycees, now known as JCI Ludington, presents the event. The Freedom Festival kicks off at 6 p.m. Thursday with the Children & Pets Parade. The short parade begins at…

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Mason County police news, published July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is a report of police activity in Mason County on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. – 1:12 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO): Alarm activation, Hamlin Township. – 10 a.m., MCSO: A 53-year-old Pentwater woman was arrested on an outstanding friend of the…

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Recent births, published July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Daisy Aurelia Billinski, the daughter of Natahsa Worden-Bilinski and Paul Bilinski of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births  …

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