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Sheriff’s weekend report, June 3, 2023

July 3, 2023

Sheriff’s weekend report, June 3, 2023 Emergency personnel responded to multiple vehicle crashes over the weekend. The following is the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office from June 30 to July 2, 2023:  Friday, June 30, 2023 2:50 p.m.: Two vehicle crash resulting in minor injuries, Jebavy Drive and Decker Road, Hamlin Township. A 44-year-old Scottville woman received minor…

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Badger to offer additional crossings for limited time

July 3, 2023

Badger to offer additional crossings for limited time LUDINGTON — The SS Badger will add a second sailing to its schedule beginning the evening of Thursday, July 6 until Aug. 6. The overnight crossings will only take place Thursday evenings through Sunday mornings.  The ship currently departs Ludington at 9 a.m. and arrives in Manitowoc, Wis. at noon (Central Daylight…

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Freighter’s departure may impact July 4 marine traffic 

July 3, 2023

Freighter’s departure may impact July 4 marine traffic LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has reported that the M/V Manitowoc freighter is scheduled to be in Ludington harbor on Tuesday, July 4, delivering to Rieth-Riley. The freighter is expected to be depart prior to the closing of the harbor, due to the Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival fireworks display.…

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Two seriously injured following Sherman Township crash

July 2, 2023

Two seriously injured following Sherman Township crash By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Two people were seriously injured following a two-vehicle crash Saturday, July 1, at the intersection of Custer and Sugar Grove roads. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene at 2:21 p.m.  According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, a preliminary investigation from crash investigators indicates that…

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July 1, 2023

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