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Police news, published May 15, 2025

May 15, 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 Ludington Police Department Tuesday, May 13, 2025: 10:25 a.m., a 35-year-old Ludington man was contacted in the 200 block of East Filer Street and was found to have an active warrant for failure to appear in Mason…

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Feasibility study for a multigenerational community center available

May 15, 2025

LUDINGTON — After more than two years of study, a final report on the feasibility of developing a community recreation facility to serve Mason County residents of all ages has been completed. The 125-page report, prepared by PROS Consulting, is available for review and to be used by public and private leaders, organizations, and entrepreneurs considering recreational projects in the…

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July 4 fireworks may not happen without more donations

May 13, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Independence Day in Ludington means the Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival which features, among other events, the Grand Parade and the fireworks show on the lakeshore. But, this year’s fireworks show, observing the 249th birthday of the United States, may be in jeopardy. The Freedom Festival is completely funded through donations. The JCI Ludington,…

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Scottville Clown Band to perform Patriotic Concert at Ludington Waterfront Park

May 13, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Scottville Clown Band will perform its 2025 Patriotic Concert at Waterfront Park on Tuesday, June 24 beginning at 7 p.m. Traditionally, the annual concert has been held at the Scottville Clown Band Shell in Scottville. However, that facility is undergoing renovations this summer. The Patriotic Concert is a unique performance by the Clown Band. Rather than mixing…

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Accreditation team invites public comment about LPD

May 13, 2025

LUDINGTON — A team of assessors from the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission will arrive Tuesday, May 20, to examine all aspects of the Ludington Police Department policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services, said Ludington Police Chief Christopher Jones. “Verification by the team that the Ludington Police Department meets the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission’s ‘best practice’ standards…

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