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Back to School Backpack Bonanza is Aug. 13

July 29, 2025

LUDINGTON — Staircase Youth Services and the Ludington Area Jaycees will hold its annual free Back to School Backpack Bonanza on Wednesday, Aug. 13 at the Ludington Area Jaycees’ Mini Golf at Stearns Park from 3 to 6 p.m. At check-in youth will receive a backpack and can start their free round of mini golf. At each mini golf hole…

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Newly built house damaged by fire

July 28, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Firefighters responded to a fire at a house under construction at 503 W. Haight St. today, Monday, July 28, 2025. Ludington Fire Department was dispatched at 10:52 a.m. Upon arrival, firefighters from Ludington Fire Department reported heavy smoke coming from the eaves of the house, particularly on its west side. The nearly-completed house is…

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Heat advisory in effect until 9 p.m.

July 28, 2025

MASON COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a heat advisory that includes a large portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, including Mason County, for Monday, July 28, until 9 p.m. Heat index values up to 101 degrees are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity can cause heat illnesses. The advisory area includes portions of central, south…

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79th District Court arraignments, published July 28, 2025

July 28, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Tiffany Layne Miller, 41; possession of a controlled substance — methamphetamine/ecstasy; arrested Nov. 22, 2024 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned July 21; preliminary hearing: Aug. 6; bail: $5,000 personal recognizance. -Timothy Lee Davis, 36; possession of a controlled substance — methamphetamine/ecstasy,…

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Libraries to host bee program

July 28, 2025

The Mason County District Library will host a program on bees today, July 28 at the Ludington library and Wednesday, July 30 at the Scottville library. Both free programs begin at 1 p.m. The program will feature beekeepers Candace Casados and Tim Fournier. The Ludington library is located at 217 E. Ludington Ave. in Ludington. The Scottville library is located…

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