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Research vessel Arcticus takes refuge in Ludington as Lake Michigan gale builds

September 16, 2026

This MCP Boat Blog is presented by the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, www.masoncountymihistory.org. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The U.S. Geological Survey research vessel Arcticus entered Ludington harbor Monday evening as a powerful Lake Michigan gale began building across the lake. While the reason for the port call has not been confirmed by the vessel’s operators, Arcticus’ arrival came…

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Thief/thieves cut cash box lock, steal money

September 16, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a larceny theft at the Custer River Bridge that was reported Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 6:18 p.m.  “The complainant reported someone had cut the lock of a cash box used for day permits…

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American Legion Auxiliary seeks vendors for fall market

September 16, 2026

LUDINGTON — American Legion Auxiliary Unit 76 is seeking crafters and vendors for its Fall Craft and Vendor Market scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at American Legion Post 76, 318 N. James St. Tables are available for crafters and direct sales representatives. Only one vendor from each direct sales…

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Bryant Road to close Thursday for paving project

September 15, 2026

LUDINGTON — Bryant Road will be closed to through traffic beginning Thursday, Sept. 17, as contractors begin a three-day reconstruction and paving project. Work will take place on Bryant Road between Washington and Rath avenues. Traffic will be detoured using Tinkham Avenue. Contractors are scheduled to begin milling the roadway Thursday, followed by manhole adjustments Friday. Paving is planned for…

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Helicopter inspections of power lines to begin Sept. 22

September 15, 2026

MASON COUNTY — ITC will conduct aerial patrols of high-voltage transmission structures, lines and equipment in Michigan through mid-November. The helicopter patrols provide an overall status of vegetation management and maintenance needs of the overhead transmission system. Separate patrols will take place for vegetation and maintenance monitoring. The aerial inspections will cover nearly all of the Lower Peninsula. In Mason…

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