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Ludington library to host mobile planetarium, teen Kit Kat taste test

July 7, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library Ludington branch will host the CogNition Mobile Planetarium for one day on Monday, July 13, offering visitors an opportunity to explore the stars and planets through an immersive educational experience. Three planetarium shows will be offered at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Each presentation will last about 30 minutes and will be followed…

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Bomb squad removes pipe bomb from home

July 6, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor BRANCH TOWNSHIP — The Michigan State Police Sixth District Bomb Squad safely removed a homemade pipe bomb from a home in the 600 block of Benson Road Friday afternoon, July 3, said MSP Sgt. Michael Cuevas. “It was taken off the scene and disposed of in a safe location,” said Sgt. Cuevas. “It was explosives…

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Man receives 12th suspended license citation 

July 6, 2026

GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 55-year-old Pentwater man was cited for his 12th driving while license suspended offense following a traffic stop at Federal Park and LaSalle roads Sunday, July 5, shortly before 7 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. _____________________________ Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts…

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Deputy captures dirt bike thief red-handed

July 6, 2026

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Scottville man was arrested by a Mason County sheriff’s deputy who was canvassing a neighborhood after a resident reported the theft to two dirt bikes from his property in the 2900 block of North Gordon Road Sunday evening, July 5, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The complainant reported the theft of two dirt bikes…

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Police seek warrant after man kicks in door

July 6, 2026

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Police are seeking a warrant for the arrest of a 21-year-old Fountain man on charges of home invasion, damaged property, assault, larceny and child endangerment after he allegedly “kicked a door in at a residence,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The incident occurred Friday, July 3, in the 6700 block of Ann Street, said Sheriff…

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