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Seasonal weight and speed restrictions to take effect March 2. 

February 24, 2021

Seasonal weight and speed restrictions to take effect March 2.  SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission has announced seasonal weight and speed restrictions are going into effect Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 7 a.m. until further notice.  All county roads will be restricted by reducing the maximum axle load by 35% per axle and truck speeds to 35 mph.…

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Ludington man to return to prison for heroin, cocaine delivery.

February 23, 2021

Ludington man to return to prison for heroin, cocaine delivery. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 24-year-old Ludington man who has served two previous prison terms will be sent back to prison after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 23, to two counts of heroin delivery less than 50 grams and one count of cocaine delivery less…

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Internet connectivity survey continuing, early results show lack of access in parts of county.

February 23, 2021

Internet connectivity survey continuing, early results show lack of access in parts of county. Early results of a survey being conducted by Connecting Mason County are showing that about 12% of respondents do not currently have access to the internet. The survey has found that the biggest barrier is not having a local provider, followed by cost. Of survey respondents…

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Several non-injury crashes on snowy, icy roads.

February 23, 2021

Several non-injury crashes on snowy, icy roads. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. MASON COUNTY — Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to several crashes on snowy, icy roads Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 22 and 23, but no injuries were reported, according to Mason County Undersheriff Derrek Wilson. …

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Tour boat operator asking for dock space in a city-owned marina. 

February 22, 2021

Tour boat operator asking for dock space in a city-owned marina.  LUDINGTON — The City Council will receive an update on a request by a Ludington leisure and tour boat owner who is asking the city allow him to rent dock space for his boat at a city marina. Al Laaksonen owns the Princess of Ludington which began operation in…

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