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Dangerous drug delivery warrant arrest tops police activity

April 30, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, April 27, 2026: 9:16 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 35-year-old Hart man was arrested on an outstanding Mason County failure to appear warrant for an original charge of delivery of a dangerous…

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Stage Left Theatre Co. scholarship application deadline approaching

April 30, 2026

LUDINGTON — The deadline to apply for the Stage Left Theatre Company’s 2026 scholarship program is approaching, with applications due May 10. Stage Left Theatre Company is a local non-profit organization. Eligible applicants must be accepted into an educational program with theater-related focus, such as acting, set design, lighting, costuming or choreography. Programs may include camps, college courses or workshops.…

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Libraries to host Cinco de Mayo taco party, film screening

April 30, 2026

LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a taco party and a showing of the comedy film Nacho Libre. The event will take place Tuesday, May 5, at 3:30 p.m. in the Multi-Use Room at the Ludington Library and simultaneously at 3:30 p.m. in the community room at the Scottville Library. Teens in grades…

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Obituary: Richard Joseph Knutson, 60, of Ludington

April 30, 2026

Richard Joseph Knutson, 60, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, in Ludington. Born on Dec. 13, 1965, in Grand Rapids, Richard was known for his loving and caring nature. Rick’s life was marked by his passion for the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He cherished the time spent at family cookouts, creating lasting memories with his loved ones. His…

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Former White Pine Village admissions building to be razed

April 28, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Demolition of a former administration building at Historic White Pine Village is scheduled to take place Wednesday, April 29. Scheduled to be razed is the blue house that sits near the entrance of the building. It was originally built as the main entry point of the village and for many years housed…

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