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Sea lamprey treatment planned for Pere Marquette River

July 17, 2026

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will treat portions of the Pere Marquette River later this month to control invasive sea lamprey larvae that threaten the Great Lakes fishery. The treatments are scheduled between July 28 and Aug. 6 on the Pere Marquette River in Mason and Lake counties. The agency said the application dates are tentative and may change…

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Air quality alert extended through Saturday

July 17, 2026

With heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires continuing to choke the air, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) extended an air quality alert through Saturday, July 18, “for elevated levels of fine particulate due to wildfire smoke.” According to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, concentrations on Friday will range from “very unhealthy” in southern areas…

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Ludington PD news, published July 17, 2026

July 17, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Ludington Police Department activity: Thursday, July 16, 2026: 8:44 a.m., a 43-year-old Traverse City man was cited for operating without a license and operating without insurance, Ludington Avenue and South James Street, City of Ludington. 9:15 a.m., a 33-year-old…

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Man who died in swimming pool incident ID’ed

July 16, 2026

LUDINGTON — The 43-year-old Shelby man who died after reportedly “jumped head-first” into a swimming pool Tuesday afternoon, July 14, has been identified as Mark Henrickson, Jr., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The case remains under investigation, said Sheriff Cole Thursday. The incident occurred in the 4800 block of West Birch Lane in Mason County’s Summit Township at 4:20…

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Spartan Reunion to feature Clown Band, MCC jazz band and school brick sale

July 16, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band and the Mason County Central band program are teaming up to present the inaugural Spartan Reunion on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The evening of music, community and memories will be held in the parking lot of Mason County Central High School. The MCC High School Jazz Band will perform beginning at 6 p.m., followed by…

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