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Farmers invited to free pesticide jug recycling event

June 8, 2026

AMBER TOWNSHIP — Area farmers will have an opportunity to recycle empty pesticide containers during a free pesticide jug recycling event hosted by the Mason-Lake Conservation District and Acres Co-op. The recycling event is scheduled for June 22 from 10 a.m. to noon at Acres Co-op, 655 N. Scottville Road in Scottville. Organizers said the program provides farmers with a…

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Street fight leads to multiple charges

June 8, 2026

AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Custer man was arrested by Mason County sheriff deputies Friday, June 5, shortly before 11 a.m. after a 911 call was received of “two persons fighting in the road” at the intersection of First Street and Gordon Road, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “During the investigation, it was discovered the suspect had broken a…

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Weekend police news, published June 8, 2026

June 8, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and Michigan State Police (MSP) activity over the weekend: (For recent activity of the Ludington Police Department, click here) Friday, June 5, 2026: 5:44 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Fountain Road east of Amber…

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Ludington PD news, published June 8, 2026

June 8, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Ludington Police Department activity: Saturday, June 6, 2026: 6:24 a.m., a 21-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for domestic assault, 700 block of East Filer Street, City of Ludington. She was lodged in the Mason County Jail. 7:42 p.m., a…

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Library, Promise Zone offer summer college access support

June 8, 2026

The Mason County Promise Zone is partnering with the Mason County District Library and West Shore Community College Student Services to provide free college access support sessions throughout the summer. The monthly drop-in sessions are designed to help students, families and adult learners navigate the college enrollment process, understand financial aid opportunities and plan for post-secondary education. Many Mason County…

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