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79th District Court arraignments, posted Aug. 25, 2024

August 25, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Sebastian Aaron James Cooper, 19; first-degree criminal sexual conduct (victim under the age of 13), two counts of domestic violence, and assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer; arrested Aug. 17 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Aug. 19; preliminary hearing: Sept. 4; bail:…

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Badger cancels Sunday morning sailing

August 25, 2024

LUDINGTON — Lake Michigan Carferry has cancelled the Sunday morning crossing of the S.S. Badger due to a required engine repair. The ship is expected to sail on schedule Sunday evening, departing Ludington at 8:45 p.m. This is the second cancellation of the service for the summer due to mechanical issues, which is fairly typical. The ship’s sailing was also…

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Harbor fishing ban lifted

August 23, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Ludington harbormaster, through the Ludington Police Department, has lifted a fishing ban that was put in place Thursday, Aug. 22, which would have restricted fishing in the harbor and Pere Marquette Lake during the departure and arrival of the S.S. Badger carferry. Harbormaster Order 24-01 was implemented due to the amount of fishing vessels that have recently…

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Cartier Mansion named Newsweek’s Best Historical B&B

August 23, 2024

LUDINGTON — Cartier Mansion Bed & Breakfast, 409 E. Ludington Ave., has recently been voted Newsweek Magazine’s Readers’ Choice for Best Historical Bed & Breakfast in America. “We are honored to be named the Best Historical B&B,” said Jenna Simpler, owner of the Cartier Mansion. “It is our commitment to provide our guests with extraordinary and memorable experiences, and this…

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Harbormaster prohibiting fishing in harbor during carferry departure, return

August 22, 2024

‘Over the last week, there have been numerous occasions when the S.S. Badger has encountered boats that failed to give way. In some cases, the captain of the S.S. Badger was forced to take actions to avoid a collision.’ LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department has issued a harbormaster order, limiting the hours that people can fish in the Ludington…

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