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Construction of Jebavy Drive/Johnson Road traffic signal to begin Aug. 4

July 30, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Construction will begin next week on a new traffic signal at the intersection of Jebavy Drive and Johnson Road, with motorists advised to expect periodic delays during the month-long project. The Mason County Road Commission announced that work is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Aug. 4. J. Ranck Electric Inc. will serve as the project’s prime contractor.…

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Early voting underway

July 30, 2026

Early in-person voting is underway in Mason County for the Tuesday, Aug. 4, primary election, giving registered voters the opportunity to cast their ballots before Election Day. Early voting began Saturday, July 25, and continues through Sunday, Aug. 2. Michigan voters approved early in-person voting as part of a constitutional amendment, allowing registered voters to cast a ballot at designated…

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Several Ludington streets to close for paving next week

July 30, 2026

LUDINGTON — Several residential streets will be temporarily closed Monday, Aug. 3, as the City of Ludington completes paving and resurfacing work. The project is scheduled to begin at approximately 6:30 a.m. Monday and is expected to be completed the same day, weather permitting. The affected streets include: Woodlawn Street, from Monona Drive to Sherman Street. Elder Lane, from Woodlawn…

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New judge to be assigned in contractor fraud cases

July 29, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The contractor fraud cases in 79th District Court against a 36-year-old man who worked as a builder based out of Mason County’s Grant Township and his 35-year-old wife are on hold until a new judge is assigned. Daniel James Siefka and Lydia Ruth Siefka are each charged with: one count of conducting a…

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79th District Court felony arraignments, published July 29, 2026

July 29, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently on felony or high-court misdemeanor charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Jose Reyes Anaya, 46, felony of possession of methamphetamine/ecstasy. Offense date: July 19, 2026. Agency: Mason County Sheriff’s Office. (Bond and court date not listed.) William Paul Andrews, 51, felony of possession of methamphetamine/ecstasy. Offense date: April 14, 2026. Agency: Ludington…

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