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Cub Scouts to hold car wash fundraiser

June 24, 2025

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Cub Scout Pack 4196 will hold a fundraising car wash on Saturday, June 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Safe Harbor Credit Union,  5511 W. US 10. Donations of any amount will be accepted. Money is raised to help scouts pay for summer camp, operational costs (outings, lesson materials, pack celebrations), and annual enrollment fees…

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Local heroes honored for apartment fire rescues

June 23, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — Six local first responders were recognized by the State of Michigan Monday evening during the Scottville City Commission meeting. The six men, including two Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies, a Michigan State Police Trooper, and three Scottville Fire Department firefighters, were presented proclamations from the Michigan State Legislature and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, presented by State Sen. Jon Bumstead,…

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Stearns Park beach bonfires begin Thursday

June 23, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Stearns Park summer beach bonfire series resumes this week. The popular bonfires are held the last Thursday of June, July and August, June 26, July 31, and Aug. 28. The bonfires will also include live music and sunsets over Lake Michigan. The series kicks off on Thursday, June 26. Live music will begin at 8 p.m., featuring…

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Ludington man sentenced to prison for CSC

June 23, 2025

Russell repeatedly engaged in sexual conduct with a 13-year-old girl who he lied to, telling her he was 18. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to 6 ½ to 22 ½ years in prison Tuesday, June 17, for a conviction of third-degree criminal sexual conduct — force or coercion. Caleb Isiah Russell, pleaded…

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Meth dealer sent to prison

June 23, 2025

LUDINGTON — A 26-year-old man was sentenced to nine to 40 years in prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 17, for a two-count conviction of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine. Nesean Reynal Walker pleaded guilty to the charges April 21. A third count of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine was dismissed. Walker received credit for 309 days served in jail. He…

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