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911 operating millage renewal to appear before Mason, Oceana voters Aug. 4

July 8, 2026

Voters in Mason and Oceana counties will decide the future of the Mason-Oceana 911 operating millage during the Tuesday, Aug. 4, primary election. The proposal asks voters to renew the existing operating millage that funds the Mason-Oceana 911 emergency dispatch system. Because it is a bi-county millage, the proposal requires a majority of the combined votes cast in both Mason…

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Rotary donates $10,000 to Petunia Parade

July 8, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Rotary Club of Ludington has donated $10,000 to the Ludington Petunia Parade’s Watering Truck Capital Campaign, helping the organization move closer to its goal of purchasing a newer, more reliable watering truck. Rotary Club President Bob Vipond presented the check July 2 to Petunia Parade board members Cathy Webster, Mary Lou Ohnsman and Sarah Genson. The funds…

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Lake County Modelers & Flyers present West Michigan RC Expo this weekend

July 8, 2026

BALDWIN — The Lake County Modelers & Flyers Association’s summer flying season continues this weekend with the West Michigan RC Expo, Thursday, July 9 through Saturday, July 11, at the club’s flying field near Baldwin. The expo will feature continuous flying demonstrations featuring RC jets, propeller aircraft and helicopters. In addition to flight demonstrations, visitors can try RC flight simulators…

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A return to the firehouse rekindles memories of service

July 7, 2026

By Mark Varenhorst, MCP writer LUDINGTON — Having worked on several articles about the Mason County Sheriff’s Office over the past year, I found myself thinking that I needed to do one on the Ludington Fire Department. Public service has been a part of my life for many years in one form or another. My earliest memories are of joining…

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South Rath Avenue to close Tuesday for contractor work

July 7, 2026

LUDINGTON — Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians should expect a temporary road closure on South Rath Avenue today, Tuesday, July 7, as a private contractor performs work in the area. According to the City of Ludington, South Rath Avenue between Ludington Avenue and Loomis Street will be closed to through traffic from approximately 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the project.…

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