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February 19, 2025

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Drug crimes top list of residents’ concerns in survey

February 18, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — Drug activity was the top issue mentioned as an area of concern for local residents in a recent survey conducted by the Ludington Police Department. Drugs — including drug use, drug dealers, and drug-related concerns — were mentioned 35 times or more by people who completed the survey. “In early January, the Chamber…

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Scottville artist Harold Cronk seeking brass instruments for sculpture

February 17, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Artist Harold Cronk is currently gathering material for the Scottville sculpture he is naming “Forward March.” He is asking the public for old brass musical instruments. Forward March will pay tribute to the Scottville Clown Band and also Scottville’s agricultural and lumbering roots. Many parts of the whimsical sculpture will include parts and pieces…

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Classic car tour will make Ludington a stop in June

February 17, 2025

LUDINGTON — Approximately 400 people in 250 classic cars are expected to visit Ludington as part of a six-day driving tour via backroads to four overnight destinations in Michigan. In previous tours, there have been cars from every generation participating: Model Ts to Rat Rods, convertibles to trucks, Camaros to Corvettes, and even electric vehicles making their way on the…

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Footprints in the snow lead to mail theft arrest

February 17, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Footprints in the snow led to the arrest of an 18-year-old Ludington man who is accused of stealing US mail on Jebavy Drive near Rasmussen Road early Saturday morning, Feb. 15, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The man…

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