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Dock failure ends Badger’s 2023 season

August 1, 2023

Dock failure ends Badger’s 2023 season LUDINGTON – The SS Badger has ended its 2023 season, due to damage sustained to its dock, the ship’s parent company announced today.  “We have made the difficult, and unfortunately unavoidable, decision to suspend our daily crossings for the remainder of the season,” said Mark W. Barker, president of Interlake Maritime Services, parent company…

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Jebavy Dr. construction nears completion

August 1, 2023

Jebavy Dr. construction nears completion PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Construction on Jebavy Drive, between US 10 and Bryant Road, is expected to be completed by the end of this week. The project, which began in June, included the addition of a right turn lane onto westbound Johnson Road, extension of the left turn lane at westbound Bryant Road, and repaving…

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Thief/thieves steal cash box from fruit stand

August 1, 2023

Thief/thieves steal cash box from fruit stand RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — A thief or thieves stole a money box from a fruit stand located in the 3400 block of West Deren Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.  The larceny was reported Monday, July 31, at 7:15 a.m. Other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Monday, July 31, 2023…

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Motorcycle, kayaks stolen from pole barn

August 1, 2023

Motorcycle, kayaks stolen from pole barn CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 2004 Yamaha TTR 90 motorcycle and four kayaks were stolen from a pole barn located in the 900 block of East US 10, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.  The larceny was reported Monday, July 31, at 5 p.m. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press…

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VIDEO: Firefighters extinguish wheat field fire

July 31, 2023

VIDEO: Firefighters extinguish wheat field fire CUSTER TOWNSHIP — Firefighters were called to a wheat field fire at 1:15 p.m. today, Monday, July 31, 2023, south of the intersection of Decker and Darr roads. Fire units responding included Scottville Fire Department and Custer Fire Departments. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire quickly upon arriving on scene. Farmer Paul Monton…

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