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News Alert: Water emergency at State Park

July 9, 2024

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP (1:52 p.m.) — Emergency crews have been dispatched to Ludington State Park for a water emergency. Mason-Oceana 911 dispatch information stated that a 45-year-old male was found struggling at the mouth of the Big Sable River at Lake Michigan. Multiple people came to his aid and started performing CPR once he was brought back to shore. Use caution…

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Tractor of Fern lore donated to Historical Society, Old Engine Club

July 8, 2024

The Allis-Chalmers WC was purchased new from a Scottville dealership in 1941  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s Note: Where the heck is Fern? According to longtime resident Estella Stickney, it is located on South Custer Road, in Eden Township, between Hawley and Marrison roads with the epicenter being the intersection of Custer and Sippy roads. So, if you didn’t know,…

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Badger expected to sail again Tuesday

July 8, 2024

LUDINGTON — The SS Badger remained at its home dock in Ludington today, undergoing electrical system repairs. The Badger has been out of service since Saturday evening. It is expected to be operating again Tuesday morning. After departing Manitowoc Saturday afternoon, an electrical issue arose while the ship was underway to Ludington. The problem was quickly identified allowing the ship…

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Suspect captured after ‘lengthy K-9 track and foot chase’

July 8, 2024

RIVERTON AND SUMMIT TOWNSHIPS — A 52-year-old Pentwater man who ran from police was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies with the assistance of a police dog Saturday, July 6, shortly before 8 p.m. “He was captured following a lengthy K-9 track and foot chase,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The pursuit began when “he passed a stationary Mason…

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Police news, posted July 8, 2024

July 8, 2024

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: Thursday, July 4, 2024: 5:20 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 47-year-old Niles woman was arrested for larceny after a report of a stolen bicycle at Stearns Park, City of Ludington. She was lodged in…

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