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Freighter Manitowoc involved in fuel spill near Manistee

August 3, 2023

Freighter Manitowoc involved in fuel spill near Manistee MANISTEE — U.S. Coast Guard personnel, along with state and local agencies responded Wednesday to a report of the motor vessel Manitowoc spilling diesel in Lake Michigan, approximately 1.5 nautical miles offshore of Manistee. At approximately 2:50 p.m. the 612-foot bulk carrier motor vessel Manitowoc reported a hull breach on its starboard…

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Lakeshore Food Club temporarily closes due to low inventory

August 2, 2023

Lakeshore Food Club temporarily closes due to low inventory LUDINGTON — The Lakeshore Food Club, 920 E. Tinkham Ave., closed today, Wednesday, Aug. 2 and will remain closed until Friday, Aug. 4 when it receives more inventory. The decision came after two days of an unprecedented number of members shopping, according to O’Nealya Gronstal, executive director. “We simply do not…

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Household Hazardous Waste Day to be held Aug. 19

August 2, 2023

Household Hazardous Waste Day to be held Aug. 19 SCOTTVILLE — The annual Household Hazardous Waste Day will be held Saturday, Aug. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mason County Road Commission, 510 E. State St. The collection is open to county homeowners who wish to drop off household materials only. Hazardous waste will not be accepted…

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OWI III, meth possession arrests top police activity

August 2, 2023

OWI III, meth possession arrests top police activity The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, July 31, 2023: 3:56 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 55-year-old Ludington man was arrested for third-offense operating while intoxicated, US 10 and Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023: 1:06 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury,…

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C. Howard Hornung Memorial Concert is Thursday

August 2, 2023

C. Howard Hornung Memorial Concert is Thursday SCOTTVILLE — The West Shore Civic Band will present the C. Howard Hornung Memorial Concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 3 at the Scottville Clown Band Shell. Charles Howard Hornung was director of music at Ludington Area School District for over 30 years. Following his death in 2004, his family established the…

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