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Congressman Moolenaar learns about historical society’s tourism impact

June 1, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Congressman John Moolenaar toured the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Rose Hawley Archives Monday morning. Members of the organization’s staff and board of directors discussed the importance of preserving the area’s history and the economic impact the historical society has on local tourism. Moolenaar, who represents Mason County in…

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Standoff suspect arraigned on 8 felony counts

June 1, 2026

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The 77-year-old Hamlin Township man who was arrested early Saturday morning, May 30, at his home after allegedly firing a handgun at Mason County sheriff’s deputies was arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court on eight felony counts. Gary Lynn Dewey of 3239 N. Jebavy Dr., is charged with two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon,…

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Scottville Clown Band Patriotic Concert to feature LHS Jazz Band, honor veterans

June 1, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Scottville Clown Band will hold its annual Patriotic Concert on Tuesday, June 30, at the Waterfront Park pavilion. This year’s performance will feature the Ludington High School Jazz Band as the opening act. In honor of the nation’s semiquincentennial, veterans also will be recognized during the program. Donations will be collected during the concert, with all proceeds…

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Suds on the Shore to return Aug. 15 benefiting United Way

June 1, 2026

LUDINGTON — Suds on the Shore, one of West Michigan’s premier craft beverage festivals, will return to Ludington’s Rotary Park on Saturday, Aug. 15, bringing together breweries, wineries, distilleries, food vendors and live entertainment while raising funds for United Way of the West Shore. The annual event, held along the Lake Michigan shoreline, celebrates Michigan-made craft beverages and has become…

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Weekend police news, published June 1, 2026

June 1, 2026

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 over the weekend: Friday, May 29, 2026:   8:06 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 south of US 10, Amber Township. 3:37 p.m., (MCSO), warrant arrest, 100 block of Emerson Lake…

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