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Vehicle crash knocks out traffic lights, closes US 10-31

April 28, 2025

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School speed zone signs installed in Custer

April 28, 2025

CUSTER — The Michigan Department of Transportation installed permanent school  speed zone signs last week on US 10 in the village. The signs include blinking lights. When activated the 50 mph speed limit is reduced to 35 mph, during the hours of 7:45 to 8:15 a.m., 11:50 a.m to 12:20 p.m. and 3:15 to 3:45 p.m. The permanent signs will include…

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63rd Fountain Horse Pull is May 25

April 28, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief FOUNTAIN — The 63rd Fountain Horse Pull will take place on Sunday, May 25 beginning at 1 p.m. While the horse pull is the main attraction, there are several other events that take place beginning with a corn hole tournament on Saturday, May 24. Sign up starts at 11 a.m. with the tournament starting at noon.…

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Police news, published April 28, 2025

April 28, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is recent activity of local police: Friday, April 25, 2025 1:17 a.m., Ludington Police Dept.: A 38-year-old Ludington man was arrested in the 900 block of East Tinkham Ave., City of Ludington, for possession of methamphetamine and two warrants, issued out of…

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MCE Athletics Boosters Club auction is Saturday night

April 25, 2025

FOUNTAIN — The Mason County Eastern Athletics Boosters Club will hold its 30th annual auction on Saturday, April 26 at Sherman Township Hall, 3854 E. Main St. The event is the organization’s primary fundraiser and helps offset costs of athletic equipment and operations for MCE. Organizer Sheri Howe said an unveiling of a special piece of equipment purchased by the…

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