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Police news, published May 19, 2026

May 19, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County Monday, May 18, 2026: 4:04 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 43-year-old Ludington man was arrested for probation violation, 400 block of South James Street, City of Ludington. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail.…

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Old Engine Club to hold swap meet, garden tractor pull

May 19, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — The Western Michigan Old Engine Club will hold a Memorial Weekend swap meet Friday, May 22, and Saturday, May 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. A garden tractor pull will take place Saturday with weigh-in at 10 a.m. and the event beginning at 11 a.m. Setup for the swap meet will take place Thursday, May…

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Helicopter inspections of power lines set for June 12-17

May 19, 2026

MASON COUNTY – ITC will conduct aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures, lines and equipment in Michigan from May 27-June 30, weather permitting.  In Mason County, the inspections are slated for June 12-17. “The helicopters will be flying lower than usual near the transmission lines during these inspections, which is no cause for concern for area residents,” states a…

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FiveCAP will hold a free garden workshop May 27

May 19, 2026

SCOTTVILLE — FiveCAP Inc. will hold its annual Mason County garden workshop at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, at the FiveCAP Johnson Road Warehouse. The workshop, led by an MSU-trained master gardener, will offer tips on growing vegetables in small backyard gardens or containers. Participants will receive vegetable plants, including broccoli, peppers, cabbage, snow peas, cucumbers, tomatoes, green beans, squash…

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Scottville Clown Band to award $20,000 in summer music program scholarships

May 18, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band has announced it will award $20,000 in scholarships to middle school and high school music students attending summer arts programs. The Raymond Schulte Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to 68 students from across Michigan, including 25 local students. More than $12,500 in scholarships are being awarded to students attending Blue…

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