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Police news, published Sept. 22, 2025

September 22, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following recent police activity has been reported MCP. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 2:22 a.m., Ludington Police Department (LPD): A 26-year-old Pentwater man was arrested for two outstanding warrants out of Oceana County. The arrest took place following a traffic stop near Emily and…

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Engine error cause of carferry accident

September 19, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — An engine error is responsible for the S.S. Badger losing control while backing into its Ludington slip Wednesday evening, Sept. 17. “While backing to the loading apron in the usual manner, the engines did not respond as ordered by the captain operating the engine order telegraphs resulting in the vessel colliding with the permanently…

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Video: Western Michigan Old Engine Club Education Day

September 19, 2025

Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Western Michigan Old Engine Club hosted its annual Education Day for fifth graders Wednesday, Sept. 17, at its show grounds at Scottville Riverside Park. The event has taken place for over 30 years. During the event, children learned about agriculture in the early 20th century. See more photos and read more here.…

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Second annual Cultural Corners event scheduled for Sept. 26

September 19, 2025

LUDINGTON — The second annual Cultural Corners event will take place on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event will highlight four downtown Ludington cultural organizations that are located near each other: Mason County Historical Society, Ludington Area Center for the Arts, Sandcastles Children’s Museum and Mason County District Library. The free block party that takes…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Sept. 19, 2025

September 19, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Amilcar D. Bautista-Mendoza, 38; third-offense operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor and second-offense driving while license suspended; arrested Sept. 14 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Sept. 16; preliminary hearing: Oct. 1; bail: $10,000 cash. -Traylen Wayne Baker,…

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