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Badger to offer additional crossings for limited time

July 3, 2023

Badger to offer additional crossings for limited time LUDINGTON — The SS Badger will add a second sailing to its schedule beginning the evening of Thursday, July 6 until Aug. 6. The overnight crossings will only take place Thursday evenings through Sunday mornings.  The ship currently departs Ludington at 9 a.m. and arrives in Manitowoc, Wis. at noon (Central Daylight…

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Freighter’s departure may impact July 4 marine traffic 

July 3, 2023

Freighter’s departure may impact July 4 marine traffic LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has reported that the M/V Manitowoc freighter is scheduled to be in Ludington harbor on Tuesday, July 4, delivering to Rieth-Riley. The freighter is expected to be depart prior to the closing of the harbor, due to the Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival fireworks display.…

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Obituary: Frank Lusk, 86, of Scottville

July 3, 2023

Obituary: Frank Lusk, 86, of Scottville Frank Edward Lusk, 86, of Scottville passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023 at his home.  Frank was born on February 20, 1937 in the Sparta area of Kent County, one of 17 children born to Stanley and Hazel (Hawkins) Lusk. He graduated from Sparta High School.  Frank worked construction with his longtime partner…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 3, 2023

July 3, 2023

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 3, 2023 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following recent death information…

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Two seriously injured following Sherman Township crash

July 2, 2023

Two seriously injured following Sherman Township crash By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Two people were seriously injured following a two-vehicle crash Saturday, July 1, at the intersection of Custer and Sugar Grove roads. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene at 2:21 p.m.  According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, a preliminary investigation from crash investigators indicates that…

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