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MCE voters approve sinking fund request

August 5, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A request to approve a sinking fund for Mason County Eastern passed by 52 percent during Tuesday’s election, Aug. 5. Voters in the school district approved the request, 412-368, which will generate up to .75 mill (results do not include Lake and Manistee counties results). The millage rate is expected to generate $198,160 per…

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Road commission constructing new chemical storage facility

August 5, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — Construction on a new chemical storage facility for the Mason County Road Commission is underway with the facility expected to be completed by Sept. 30. The building is located on a 90-acre site in the 1900 block of East US 10 on the west side of the village. It is the first phase of…

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Motorcyclist killed in Lakeshore Drive crash 

August 5, 2025

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 50-year-old Fountain man was killed in a crash on South Lakeshore Drive near Patterson Road Monday, Aug. 4, shortly before 9 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “On Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, at 8:47 p.m., emergency crews were called to a motorcycle crash on South Lakeshore Drive south of Patterson Road in Mason…

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LPD report, published Aug. 5, 2025

August 5, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following activity of the Ludington Police Department Monday, Aug. 4, 2025: 8:37 a.m., a 54-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop near Ludington Avenue and Rowe Street, City of Ludington. 10:39 a.m., a 33-year-old Ludington…

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Mason County National Night Out and Prepare Fair is today

August 5, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Mason County National Night Out and Prepare Fair will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Loomis Street Boat Launch. Local first responders will be at the event with various demonstration. They will also discuss with participants about preparing for an emergency. The event will include food trucks and free ice…

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