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Ludington workshop to focus on invasive species control, treatment assistance

May 21, 2026

LUDINGTON — City of Ludington residents will have an opportunity next month to learn more about identifying and treating invasive plant species during a public workshop and neighborhood walk hosted in partnership with North Country Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area. The “Invasive Species Education Workshop and ID Walk” is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, beginning at 6 p.m. at Ludington…

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Woman suffers minor injuries in crash

May 21, 2026

AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 77-year-old Dorr, Mich. woman received minor injuries in a vehicle crash Friday, May 15, around 11:15 a.m. on US 31 near Johnson Road, said Michigan State Police Sgt. Michael Cuevas of the Hart post. She was evaluated at the scene and did not require ambulance transport. _________________________ Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage Receive daily…

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Ludington Library to host AI panel discussion

May 21, 2026

LUDINGTON — Mason County District Library will host West Shore Community College faculty and staff for an introduction and panel discussion on artificial intelligence on Thursday, June 18, at 6 p.m. at the Ludington Library, 217 E. Ludington Ave. The event will focus on the growing role of artificial intelligence in everyday life and will provide attendees an opportunity to…

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79th District Court felony arraignments, published May 20, 2026

May 20, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Destiny Marie Harris, 32, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession, possession of a narcotic or cocaine less than 25 grams and fourth-degree child abuse. Offense date: Dec. 11, 2025. Agency: Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Bail: $5,000/10 percent. Preliminary exam: May 27 at 1:30 p.m. Nikolas Timothy Kirk,…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published May 20, 2026

May 20, 2026

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: Zayne Orion Batterson, 24, pleaded no contest March 24, 2026 to assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, domestic violence, assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and fleeing a police officer and was sentenced May 19, 2026 to concurrent prison terms of 34 to 120 months; 12…

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