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Historical Society speaker series will discuss the naming of Scottville

March 11, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society’s Winter Speakers Series will conclude Thursday, March 13 with “In a Flip of Coin, How Scottville Got Its Name,” by Rob Alway. Alway, a member of the Society’s Board of Directors, will discuss the legend of how Scottville got its name and some of those responsible for the early development of the town.…

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Fishermen assisted off Hamlin Lake ice

March 10, 2025

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Two fishermen were assisted off the ice Sunday afternoon on Hamlin Lake. About 3:30 p.m., Hamlin Township Fire Department was called to the boat launch at the west end of Duneview Drive, at the intersection of North Lakeshore Drive, for a report of two fishermen who were unable to return to shore due to ice opening up…

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Officers sharpen tactical skills

March 10, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER — Eight west Michigan police agencies participated in an emergency breaching training session hosted by the Pentwater Police Department at the Park Place Event Center Friday, March 7. “This one-day training is designed to give officers the knowledge and skills they need to gain entry into buildings in emergencies,” said Pentwater Police Chief Laude…

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Weekend police news, published March 10, 2025

March 10, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, March 7, 2025: 9:09 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 51-year-old Ludington woman was cited for driving without insurance following a traffic stop near Ludington Avenue and Jackson Road, City of Ludington. …

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Temporary school speed zones installed in Custer

March 7, 2025

CUSTER — The Michigan Department of Transportation installed temporary school speed zone signs today, Friday, March 7, in the village while awaiting permanent, powered signs. The speed on US 10 in a portion of the village, near Mason County Eastern Schools, will be reduced from 50 mph to 35 mph during the hours of 7:45 to 8:15 a.m., 11:50 a.m…

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