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Man arrested for walking around campground naked

August 5, 2024

GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 65-year-old Manistee man was arrested for indecent exposure after several campers reported seeing him walking around naked and drinking beer at the group camping area at the Lake Michigan Recreation Area campground on Lake Michigan Drive Friday, Aug. 2, around 5:30 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail. The…

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U Dig It Community Garden to host Harvest Tour

August 5, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — U Dig It Community Garden and A Few Friends for the Environment of the World (AFFEW) will host a Harvest Tour on Saturday, August 10 from 10 a.m. to noon to celebrate another successful year of gardening excellence. U Dig It Community Garden is located at United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 E. Bryant Rd. Tours…

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VIDEO: Badger at sunset

August 4, 2024

Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The SS Badger sets sail into the sunset on Sunday, Aug. 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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Photo feature: Western Michigan Old Engine & Tractor Show days 1 and 2

August 2, 2024

Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The 50th annual Western Michigan Old Engine & Tractor Show at the Scottville Riverside Park is underway. The final day is Saturday, Aug. 3 with the show beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 6 p.m. Saturday’s events will include kids’ day activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — including a pedal…

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Supporters of Becky S. Lederer for Mason County Prosecutor

August 2, 2024

The following is a paid posting. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Becky S. Lederer Prosecuting Attorney, 121 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI 49431. 

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