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Man allegedly tries to carjack vehicle occupied by two women at Stearns Park

August 7, 2025

The man then reportedly stole a vehicle and followed the women LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Ludington man was arrested for attempted carjacking and vehicle theft following an incident at Stearns Park — a popular Lake Michigan beach destination — Thursday, Aug. 7, around 1:30 a.m., according to Capt. Michael Haveman of the Ludington Police Department. “The Ludington Police Department is…

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Ludington stops construction of downtown business

August 6, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Just a couple weeks before completion of a multi-million dollar building, the City of Ludington has put a stop order on its completion, claiming the building’s columns over a sidewalk were built too close to the street. In a press release issued today, City Manager Kaitlyn Aldrich stated the city issued the order today,…

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Notice to Creditors: Estate of Patricia L. Dettmer

August 6, 2025

Notice to Creditors: Estate of Patricia L. Dettmer

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LMTA millage renewal easily passes

August 5, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A mileage renewal requested by Ludington Mass Transit Authority for the cities of Ludington and Scottville easily passed during the Tuesday election, Aug. 5. The millage passed 920 to 191. The rate of up to 1.975 mill will raise about $480,000 a year for the next five years. It covers 20 percent of LMTA’s…

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Rural Fire Authority millage increase approved

August 5, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Rural Fire Authority millage increase was approved by voters during the election Tuesday, Aug. 5. The new rate of 2 mills passed 1,292 to 841. Free Soil Township was the only municipality to vote against the request. Authority officials say the current tax rate no longer was enough to provide adequate…

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