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79th District Court arraignments, published March 13, 2026

March 13, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Dylan Scott Berean, 24, assault with a dangerous weapon. Offense date: Feb. 24, 2026. Agency: Michigan State Police. Bail: $5,000/personal recognizance (PR). Preliminary exam: April 1 at 1:30 p.m. Christopher Lee Gasparas, 45, third-offense domestic violence. Offense date: Jan. 23, 2026. Agency: Mason County Sheriff’s Office…

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Police news, published March 13, 2026

March 13, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Thursday, March 12, 2026: 12:50 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road east of Jebavy Drive, Hamlin Township. 7:06 a.m., (MCSO), retail fraud, Wesco, City of Scottville. A male suspect…

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Public Bid Notice: City of Ludington 2026 Annual Contracts

March 13, 2026

Public Bid Notice: City of Ludington 2026 Annual Contracts The City of Ludington will be accepting bids for the following 2026 annual contracts: Fertilization & Weed Control Mowing – City Properties Mowing – Code Enforcement Bids will be accepted until Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 2 p.m. Please submit bid in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the service contract you are bidding on…

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Seawall inspection may move Ludington closer to hosting cruise ships

March 12, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council recently approved an underwater inspection of the seawall at Waterfront Park as the city prepares to potentially accommodate cruise ships this summer. The inspection will cost $4,200, which will be split between the City of Ludington and the Ludington Area Visitors and Convention Bureau. “The purpose of the inspection is…

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High wind warning issued

March 12, 2026

MASON COUNTY — A high wind warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for a large portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, including Mason County, that is in effect Friday, March 13, from 2 a.m. to 8 p.m. Gusts up to 60 mph are expected. “Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines,” states NWS. “Widespread power outages…

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