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Freighter’s departure may impact July 4 marine traffic 

July 3, 2023

Freighter’s departure may impact July 4 marine traffic LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has reported that the M/V Manitowoc freighter is scheduled to be in Ludington harbor on Tuesday, July 4, delivering to Rieth-Riley. The freighter is expected to be depart prior to the closing of the harbor, due to the Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival fireworks display.…

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Two seriously injured following Sherman Township crash

July 2, 2023

Two seriously injured following Sherman Township crash By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Two people were seriously injured following a two-vehicle crash Saturday, July 1, at the intersection of Custer and Sugar Grove roads. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene at 2:21 p.m.  According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, a preliminary investigation from crash investigators indicates that…

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July 1, 2023

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Scooter driver dies following crash with SUV

June 30, 2023

Scooter driver dies following crash with SUV LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old Ludington man driving a motorized scooter died as a result of a crash today. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the intersection of Bryant Road and Harrison Street at 4:33 p.m.  According to Ludington Police Department Chief Chris Jones, emergency personnel began providing care to the victim who was then…

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July 4 traffic restrictions announced. 

June 30, 2023

July 4 traffic restrictions announced.  The following are the street closures and traffic restrictions for the Ludington Area Jaycees’ Freedom Festival activities on Independence Day, Tuesday, July 4: Grand Parade (start time 2 p.m.): Ludington Avenue: restricted beginning at 12:30 p.m. Madison Street: Closed up through end of parade. Downtown parking: cleared by noon. Note that westbound Ludington Avenue from Park…

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