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79th District Court arraignments, posted Aug. 16, 2024

August 16, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Nesean Reynal Walker, 25; three counts of delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance (methamphetamine); arrested July 1 by Michigan State Police; arraigned Aug. 14; preliminary hearing: Sept. 4; bail: $250,000 cash. -David James Monroe, 61; delivery of a controlled substance causing death; arrested May 21…

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Scottville PD news, posted Aug. 16, 2024

August 16, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Scottville Police Department: Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024: 8:11 a.m., peacekeeping, 400 block of North Thomas Street, City of Scottville. 9:24 a.m., medical, 100 block of West State Street, City of Scottville. 10:40 a.m., breaking and entering,…

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Lake Michigan Carferry cancels overnight Badger crossing

August 15, 2024

LUDINGTON — Lake Michigan Carferry has cancelled the Thursday evening crossing of the SS Badger due to forecasted inclement weather. Scattered thunderstorms with possible hail and gusty winds is forecasted for Friday morning. “We understand the disappointment and inconvenience this may cause and want to apologize for the impact this decision has on your travel plans,” a statement from LMC…

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Harmful algae blooms confirmed in Bass Lake, Hamlin Lake

August 15, 2024

District Health Department #10 (DHD#10), in cooperation with Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE), has confirmed harmful algae blooms on both Bass Lake and Hamlin Lake. Harmful algae blooms (HABs) were confirmed on Bass Lake on Aug. 12 and Hamlin Lake on Aug. 13. Algae blooms can form when there are high nutrient levels within bodies of…

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Lakeshore Food Club to hold annual fundraiser Sept. 12

August 15, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Lakeshore Food Club will hold its annual fundraiser Harvesting Hope on Thursday, Sept. 12 at The Lake House: Lake Michigan Venue, 704 Maritime Dr. The event was formerly known as Empty Bowls.          “This fundraiser supports all of our programming,” said O’Nealya Gronstal, executive director of Lakeshore Food Club. “We are serving approximately 125 families a day through…

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