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July 4 parade traffic closures announced

July 2, 2026

LUDINGTON — Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians should expect traffic disruptions Saturday, July 4, as portions of downtown Ludington close for the JCI Ludington Freedom Festival parade and evening fireworks celebration. The City of Ludington announced that US-10/Ludington Avenue between Madison Street and Lakeshore Drive, along with Lakeshore Drive to Tinkham Avenue, will be closed to through traffic beginning at 1…

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Police news, published July 2, 2026

July 2, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, July 1, 2026: 6:41 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Masten and Anthony roads, Logan Township. 12:10 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 east of Brye Road, Amber Township. 12:16 p.m., two-vehicle…

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Scottville Clown Band, LHS Jazz Band celebrate America’s 250th

July 1, 2026

Photos and story by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Several hundred people gathered Tuesday evening at Waterfront Park for the Scottville Clown Band’s annual Patriotic Concert, an Independence Day tradition that featured patriotic music, recognition of military veterans and a performance by the Ludington High School Jazz Band. The Ludington High School Jazz Band, directed by Keith Kuczynski, opened the…

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Ludington man arrested for arson

July 1, 2026

LUDINGTON — A 46-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Ludington police officers for arson of personal property Tuesday, June 30, shortly before 5 p.m. following an illegal burning complaint in the 800 block of East Danaher Street, according to Ludington Police Chief Christopher Jones.  Police officers made contact with the man earlier that day around 2 p.m. in the same…

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Traffic restrictions announced for Freedom Festival fireworks

July 1, 2026

LUDINGTON — Motorists traveling to and from the Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival fireworks celebration on Saturday, July 4, should expect heavy traffic and several temporary traffic restrictions as law enforcement agencies implement a coordinated traffic management plan. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office, working with the Ludington Police Department, Michigan State Police, Pere Marquette Township Fire Department and Ludington Fire…

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