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Newly built house damaged by fire

July 28, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Firefighters responded to a fire at a house under construction at 503 W. Haight St. today, Monday, July 28, 2025. Ludington Fire Department was dispatched at 10:52 a.m. Upon arrival, firefighters from Ludington Fire Department reported heavy smoke coming from the eaves of the house, particularly on its west side. The nearly-completed house is…

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Heat advisory in effect until 9 p.m.

July 28, 2025

MASON COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a heat advisory that includes a large portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, including Mason County, for Monday, July 28, until 9 p.m. Heat index values up to 101 degrees are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity can cause heat illnesses. The advisory area includes portions of central, south…

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79th District Court arraignments, published July 28, 2025

July 28, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Tiffany Layne Miller, 41; possession of a controlled substance — methamphetamine/ecstasy; arrested Nov. 22, 2024 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned July 21; preliminary hearing: Aug. 6; bail: $5,000 personal recognizance. -Timothy Lee Davis, 36; possession of a controlled substance — methamphetamine/ecstasy,…

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Libraries to host bee program

July 28, 2025

The Mason County District Library will host a program on bees today, July 28 at the Ludington library and Wednesday, July 30 at the Scottville library. Both free programs begin at 1 p.m. The program will feature beekeepers Candace Casados and Tim Fournier. The Ludington library is located at 217 E. Ludington Ave. in Ludington. The Scottville library is located…

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Weekend police news, published July 28, 2025

July 28, 2025

The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, July 25, 2025: 8:13 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 52-year-old Eaton Rapids man was arrested for domestic assault following a 911 call, 7300 block of East Barothy Road, Branch Township. 1:22 p.m., (MCSO), hit-and-run crash, no injury, 4400 block of West Decker Road, Victory Township. A vehicle…

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