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Badger in port for electrical repairs

July 7, 2024

LUDINGTON — The SS Badger is currently in port while repairs are being made to its electrical system. After departing Manitowoc Saturday afternoon, an electrical issue arose while the ship was underway to Ludington. The problem was quickly identified allowing the ship to safely continue its cross-lake operation. “To provide safe and reliable service in the future, the ship remains…

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Young Eagles event postponed until Sunday

July 6, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Young Eagles free airplane rides event scheduled for today at Mason County Airport has been postponed until Sunday, July 7, due to weather. The event, sponsored by Mason County Pilots Association, EAA Chapter 772, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It offers free airplane rides for children ages 8 to 17 with signed…

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VIDEO: Ludington fireworks, July 4, 2024

July 5, 2024

Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Some highlights of the Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival fireworks show, July 4, 2024.   ______________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide you with free local news.  The easiest way…

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Scottville woman may face charges after calling 911 multiple times

July 5, 2024

SCOTTVILLE — A 57-year-old Scottville woman may face misdemeanor charges of misuse of 911 after she called 911 multiple times on July 4. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the sheriff’s office has requested a warrant against the woman after she reportedly made several calls to Mason-Oceana 911. According to reports, the woman was intoxicated and stated she needed…

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Sheriff’s report, posted July 5, 2024

July 5, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following recent law enforcement activity has been reported by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Wednesday, July 3, 2024 6:26 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, Chauvez Road west of Tuttle Road, Eden Township. 9:06 a.m.: Two vehicle crash, no injuries, northbound US 31 off…

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