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Ford Lake house damaged by fire, smoke

June 24, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from three departments spent several hours on the scene of a house fire in the 5300 block of North Griffin Road near Ford Lake Monday evening, attempting to stop a slow moving fire in a lakefront home. Fountain Area Fire Department was initially called to 5328 N. Griffin Rd. at 7:03 p.m.…

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Jury finds man guilty of six felony counts in drug dealing case

June 24, 2025

‘A search of the vehicle revealed two backpacks containing a large amount of drugs, including approximately 4 ounce of methamphetamine, over 7 grams of cocaine, fentanyl, buprenorphine, suspected psilocybin mushrooms, an assortment of prescription pills, a digital scale, packing material and two cell phones. The vehicle was a virtual drug store.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A jury…

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Ludington to hold recreation plan input sessions

June 24, 2025

LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington is in the process of updating its Five Year Recreation Plan and is inviting the public to participate in a series of community input sessions throughout July and early August. The sessions are an opportunity for residents and park users to share their ideas, priorities, and feedback about recreational needs and opportunities in Ludington.…

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Police news, published June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, June 23, 2025: 8:45 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 freeway south of the Ludington rest area, Summit Township. 12:50 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road east…

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Boy Scout troop raising funds to support programs

June 24, 2025

LUDINGTON — Ludington Boy Scout Troop 1190 is raising funds to support its program. The troop has been in existence for over 100 years. Dick Boes, who joined Troop 1190 in 1967, has been scout master since 1993. The scouts are in need of assistance that will help support their activities, camping trips, merit badge programs, and leadership development.  Funds raised…

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