The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for second-offense operating while intoxicated following a one-vehicle rollover crash at Fisher and Gordon roads Monday, Aug. 10, shortly before 9 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — District Health Department #10 and the Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy have confirmed that an algae bloom in Hamlin Lake is harmful. “A harmful algae bloom (HAB) has been confirmed at Hamlin Lake, Mason County, on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026,” states a press release. “DHD #10 will continue to monitor the HAB and will…
Mason County motorists can expect intermittent road closures next week as the Mason County Road Commission conducts chip and fog seal work in five townships. Work is scheduled Monday, Aug. 17 through Wednesday, Aug. 19 in Summit, Pere Marquette, Amber, Sheridan and Logan townships. The schedule is weather dependent. On Monday, work is planned on Bass Lake Boulevard from Lattin…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — “Fast and furious” is how Travis Walker describes his first six weeks as superintendent of Ludington Area School District. Walker began his new position July 1 and has spent much of the summer learning the district, getting to know staff, filling key administrative positions and preparing for the return of students and teachers. “It’s…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 87th annual Western Michigan Fair continues today, Wednesday, Aug. 12, at the Mason County Fairgrounds with Kids’ Day, livestock shows, carnival rides and TNT Bump & Run Racing. The fair opened Tuesday and continues through Saturday, Aug. 15. This year’s fair has a patriotic theme celebrating the 250th anniversary of the…
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