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Pentwater woman dies after attempting to help at freeway crash

November 21, 2024

SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Pentwater woman died Wednesday evening while trying to help another motorist on US 31 freeway. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said emergency crews were dispatched to US 31 north of Meisenheimer Road at 8:21 p.m. “Upon arrival deputies located two heavily damaged vehicles in the median and a third vehicle, not involved, parked on the…

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Rotary Auction to celebrate 25th year

November 21, 2024

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Tickets are available online now for the Rotary Club of Ludington’s 25th Annual Holiday Auction scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 4 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. In addition to a full meal, those attending the live auction gala will be able to bid on more than 170 silent auction items and 10 live auction items and packages as…

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Obituary: Judith Alma Rozell, 83, of Free Soil

November 21, 2024

Judith Alma Rozell, 83, of Free Soil, formerly of Lansing, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Mom was born on December 1, 1940, in Free Soil, to the late F. Andrew M. Rozell and Mary G. (Brown) Rozell. She graduated from Haslett High School in 1958. Later in life, in 1990, she earned her associate degree in accounting from…

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Employment: School Crossing Guard

November 21, 2024

Employment: School Crossing Guard The City of Ludington Police Department is seeking a seasonal permanent part-time school crossing guard. The work involves traffic control and supervising students crossing the street at Washington and Tinkham avenues.  The LPD is looking for individuals who possess the ability to interact well with children of all ages, use good judgment, and have flexible schedules.…

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Escaped inmate apprehended shortly after fleeing from deputy

November 20, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Law enforcement personnel quickly apprehended an escaped inmate today who ran from a corrections deputy as the 26-year-old man was being escorted to the Mason County Courthouse from the Mason County Jail. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said the inmate, who was wearing an orange jail outfit, handcuffed and “belly chained,” had been transported…

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