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Failing culvert closes portion of Beyer Rd.

May 31, 2022

Failing culvert closes portion of Beyer Rd. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Road Commission has closed a portion of Beyer Road, between Stephens and Reek roads, due to a failing culvert. The 5-foot-diameter culvert is in bad condition and the concrete headwall has cracked and is tilting to the north, according to Mason County Road Commission Engineer Eric Nelson.…

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Track chair expands access in state park for mobility-challenged

May 31, 2022

Track chair expands access in state park for mobility-challenged By Steve Begnoche HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — An Action Track Chair purchased for Ludington State Park by Friends of Ludington State Park will improve access to miles of trails, the 1.8-mile walk (one way) trek to iconic Big Sable Point Lighthouse and the beach to people with mobility challenges. The powered, tracked…

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LHS Loves Ludington Day is Wednesday. 

May 31, 2022

LHS Loves Ludington Day is Wednesday.  LUDINGTON — Ludington High School students and staff will show their appreciation to their hometown Wednesday by participating in LHS Loves Ludington Day. Students will be picking up, cleaning and improving areas around town from 8 a.m. to noon.  “The Ludington community has given so much to the Ludington Area Schools over the years…

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Woman pulled over in stolen car during traffic stop.

May 31, 2022

Woman pulled over in stolen car during traffic stop. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Fountain woman was allegedly driving a stolen vehicle when she was pulled over by the Michigan State Police during a traffic stop Friday, May 27, said…

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Hamlin Township Clean-Up Day is June 18.

May 31, 2022

Hamlin Township Clean-Up Day is June 18. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Hamlin Township Clean-Up Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 8 a.m. to noon at the township transfer site on West Dewey Road. A transfer site voucher is required, which may be obtained at the township hall during regular business hours. Residents with clean-up items should be prepared…

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