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West Shore Family Support to host Pumpkins in the Park, carving events

September 26, 2025

LUDINGTON — West Shore Family Support will host its annual Pumpkins in the Park glow walk fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Cartier Park. During the one-mile luminary-lit walk, there will be giveaways, treat stations and a pumpkin path, featuring hand-carved pumpkins created by local community members. West Shore Family Support is a non-profit organization…

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Bicyclist stopped by police arrested for meth possession

September 26, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  LUDINGTON — A 38-year-old Thompsonville man was stopped by Ludington police officers for traffic violations while riding a bicycle Friday, Sept. 26, at 1:20 a.m. at Tinkham and Washington avenues, according to Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones. The suspect was arrested for methamphetamine…

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Conservation district looking for waterway monitor volunteers

September 25, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason-Lake Conservation District is looking for volunteers to help monitor the health of local waterways by collecting data on aquatic life. No experience is needed, just a willingness to learn, work outdoors and help protect local streams. Each spring and autumn, Mason-Lake Conservation District recruits volunteers ready to jump into a stream to collect macroinvertebrates. Macroinvertebrates are…

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Police news, published Sept. 25, 2025

September 25, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025: 7:43 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive and Rasmussen Road, Pere Marquette Township. 9:15 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injury, Iris Road and Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township.…

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Mason Co. Road Commission recognized for low employee injuries

September 24, 2025

LANSING — The Mason County Road Commission was recognized Tuesday for having one of the lowest employee injury rates among road commissions in the state over the past year. The announcement was made at the County Road Association Self-Insurance Fund’s (CRASIF) annual membership meeting in Bay City on Tuesday, Sept. 23. “Road construction and maintenance are dangerous jobs,” said Joyce…

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