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Ludington experiences seiche Friday afternoon.

April 13, 2018

Ludington experiences seiche Friday afternoon. LUDINGTON — Adam Castonia contributed this photograph he took from Coast Guard Station Ludington Friday afternoon of the seiche that took place along the Lake Michigan shoreline. A sieche is caused by extreme high or low- pressure systems or wind-driven wave run up and results in sudden and extreme water fluctuations. Notice that the breakwater is covered by…

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Chamber announces Future Five.

April 13, 2018

Chamber announces Future Five. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2017 Future Five. The purpose of the honor is to recognize community members under the age of 40 who are making an impact locally. The Class of 2017 includes Jamie Healy, Jorhie Beadle, Monica Schuyler, Nick Tykoski, and Seth Earl. Jamie…

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Sheriff’s office hires Matt Murphy as road deputy.

April 13, 2018

Sheriff’s office hires Matt Murphy as road deputy. LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole has announced the addition of a new road deputy to the sheriff’s office. Matt Murphy was hired on Feb. 2 and recently completed his field training. Murphy is a 2003 graduate of Ludington High School, a 2009 graduate of Lake Superior State University, and a…

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Police and fire activity, April 12, 2018.

April 13, 2018

Police and fire activity, April 12, 2018. 12:04 a.m., Scottville Police Department (SPD) and Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), shots fired, State Street and Bean Road, City of Scottville. 7:27 a.m., Ludington Police Department (LPD), car/deer crash, no injuries, Tinkham Avenue and Sherman Street, City of Ludington. 9:51 a.m., Riverton Fire Department (RFD), fire investigation, 3525 West Hawley Road, Riverton…

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Ludington Avenue construction begins Monday.

April 12, 2018

Ludington Avenue construction begins Monday. LUDINGTON — The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced that work on Ludington Avenue (US 10) between Rowe and Jackson streets is scheduled to start on Monday, April 16. The project will include sidewalk ramp upgrades, drainage repairs and resurfacing of the street.   During the first few weeks of the projects the outside lane…

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