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Mason County seeks residents to fill board, commission openings

August 17, 2026

LUDINGTON — Mason County is seeking residents interested in serving their community through appointments to several county boards and commissions. The Mason County Board of Commissioners has announced openings on 13 boards, commissions and committees, with terms ranging from one to six years. Openings include two seats on the Construction Code Board of Appeals, three on the Department of Public…

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Crashes, warrant arrests, OWI arrests top weekend police activity

August 17, 2026

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: Friday, Aug. 14, 2026: 7:52 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 10 east of Nelson Road, Pere Marquette Township. 12:03 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, US…

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Coast Guard to enforce Ludington harbor navigation restrictions beginning Tuesday

August 15, 2026

LUDINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard will begin enforcing the regulated navigation area in Ludington Harbor at 4 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, requiring recreational and commercial waterway users to maintain minimum distances from large vessels. The Coast Guard announced Thursday that the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, is activating the regulated navigation area covering all navigable waters of…

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79th District Court felony arraignments, published Aug. 15, 2026

August 15, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Donald Scott Knowles, 55, breaking and entering a building with intent and larceny of firearms. Offense date: Nov. 25, 2025. Agency: Michigan State Police (MSP). Bail: $50,000/cash/surety. Preliminary exam: Aug. 26 at 1:30 p.m. Emanuel Lopez. 19, felony charges of using a computer to…

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Gateway to Success Academy to host open house

August 15, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — Gateway to Success Academy will host an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 19, giving prospective students and their families an opportunity to learn more about the school’s educational programs. Gateway to Success, also known as G2S, offers students a hands-on, project-based education in a trauma-informed school environment. The academy focuses on providing an educational experience…

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