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PM Highway bridge over US 31 to close for construction.

September 2, 2021

PM Highway bridge over US 31 to close for construction. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — The Pere Marquette Highway bridge over US 31 freeway, between Lattin and Anthony roads, will be closed for repairs beginning Tuesday, Sept. 7 through Oct. 22, 2021.  The detour route is Oceana Drive (US 31 business route) to US-31 freeway to Pere Marquette Hwy. The left lane…

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Former Ludington man charged with murder of infant. 

September 1, 2021

Former Ludington man charged with murder of infant.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A former Ludington resident has been charged with murdering an infant in the City of Ludington. Craig David Overla, 36, was recently arraigned in 79th District Court with three felony counts including open murder, felony murder, and first degree child abuse. He is also charged with…

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Ludington, Hart rest areas to close for ADA upgrades.

September 1, 2021

Ludington, Hart rest areas to close for ADA upgrades. The Michigan Department of Transportation will temporarily close the Ludington and Hart rest areas on US 31 this month in order to do some Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrades. The Ludington rest area on northbound US 31 in Mason County will be closed Sept. 9–28. The Hart rest area on…

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Ring found at Stearns Park Beach.

September 1, 2021

Ring found at Stearns Park Beach. LUDINGTON — ​A ring was found near the shoreline at Stearns Park Beach Tuesday, Aug. 31​, shortly before 1 p.m., and the Ludington Police Department is looking for its owner. “Stop by LPD if you lost a ring at Stearns Beach and can identify it,” said Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski. The department is located at 408…

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Meth possession arrest tops police activity.

September 1, 2021

Meth possession arrest tops police activity. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021: 11:11 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 43-year-old Ludington man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS) and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police, Limouze and…

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