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Ludington council to consider $633,525 in public safety, street lighting assessments

September 28, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council will consider moving forward Monday evening with two citywide special assessments that would collect a combined $633,525 annually for police and fire protection and street lighting. The proposals are part of an effort by the city to address a projected 2027 General Fund deficit. The council will hold public hearings on both assessments before…

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79th District Court felony arraignments, published Sept. 28, 2026

September 28, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Korissa Michele Bates, 22, receiving and concealing weapons. Offense date: March 30, 2025. Agency: Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Bail: $5,000/personal recognizance. Probable cause hearing: Sept. 30 at 1 p.m. Brandon Charles Blattner, 35, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: Oct. 20, 2025. Agency: MCSO. Bail:…

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Weekend police news, published Sept. 28, 2026

September 28, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Friday, Sept. 25, 2026: 8:15 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Kinney Road west of Scottville Road, Riverton Township. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026: 5:36 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain…

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Recall election against Gurzynski canceled following her death

September 26, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Nov. 3 recall election involving Hamlin Township Trustee Johnaine Gurzynski has been canceled following Gurzynski’s unexpected death Wednesday, Sept. 23. Mason County Clerk Cheryl Kelly announced Friday that she had canceled the call to election for the trustee position. Gurzynski, 68, had been scheduled to face challengers Pat Barcelli and Cynthia Tanner,…

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Lincoln River Watershed stakeholder meeting scheduled for Oct. 3

September 25, 2026

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Mason-Lake Conservation District will host a second stakeholder meeting next month as part of an effort to form a Lincoln River Watershed Council and develop priorities for the future of the watershed. The meeting will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Victory Township Hall. Community members, organizations, municipal representatives and others…

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