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Stearns Park beach bonfires begin Thursday

June 23, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Stearns Park summer beach bonfire series resumes this week. The popular bonfires are held the last Thursday of June, July and August, June 26, July 31, and Aug. 28. The bonfires will also include live music and sunsets over Lake Michigan. The series kicks off on Thursday, June 26. Live music will begin at 8 p.m., featuring…

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Ludington man sentenced to prison for CSC

June 23, 2025

Russell repeatedly engaged in sexual conduct with a 13-year-old girl who he lied to, telling her he was 18. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to 6 ½ to 22 ½ years in prison Tuesday, June 17, for a conviction of third-degree criminal sexual conduct — force or coercion. Caleb Isiah Russell, pleaded…

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Meth dealer sent to prison

June 23, 2025

LUDINGTON — A 26-year-old man was sentenced to nine to 40 years in prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 17, for a two-count conviction of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine. Nesean Reynal Walker pleaded guilty to the charges April 21. A third count of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine was dismissed. Walker received credit for 309 days served in jail. He…

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Scottville man arrested on cocaine, LSD charges

June 23, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old Scottville man was arrested on charges of possession with intent to deliver cocaine and LSD possession following a 911 call Friday, June 20, shortly after 6:30 p.m. in the 2500 block of North US 31, said Mason County…

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Pentwater Civic Band to kick off 78th season Thursday

June 23, 2025

PENTWATER — The Pentwater Civic Band will kick off its 78th season on Thursday, June 26, 2025.  The band will provide free concerts on the Pentwater Village Green from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday through August.  Attendees should bring a chair. Music will include marches, polkas and oldies. Local and visiting musicians of all skill levels are invited to…

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