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Badger expected to sail again Tuesday

July 8, 2024

LUDINGTON — The SS Badger remained at its home dock in Ludington today, undergoing electrical system repairs. The Badger has been out of service since Saturday evening. It is expected to be operating again Tuesday morning. After departing Manitowoc Saturday afternoon, an electrical issue arose while the ship was underway to Ludington. The problem was quickly identified allowing the ship…

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Suspect captured after ‘lengthy K-9 track and foot chase’

July 8, 2024

RIVERTON AND SUMMIT TOWNSHIPS — A 52-year-old Pentwater man who ran from police was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies with the assistance of a police dog Saturday, July 6, shortly before 8 p.m. “He was captured following a lengthy K-9 track and foot chase,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The pursuit began when “he passed a stationary Mason…

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Police news, posted July 8, 2024

July 8, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Thursday, July 4, 2024: 5:20 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 47-year-old Niles woman was arrested for larceny after a report of a stolen bicycle at Stearns Park, City of Ludington. She was lodged in…

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Badger in port for electrical repairs

July 7, 2024

LUDINGTON — The SS Badger is currently in port while repairs are being made to its electrical system. After departing Manitowoc Saturday afternoon, an electrical issue arose while the ship was underway to Ludington. The problem was quickly identified allowing the ship to safely continue its cross-lake operation. “To provide safe and reliable service in the future, the ship remains…

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Young Eagles event postponed until Sunday

July 6, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Young Eagles free airplane rides event scheduled for today at Mason County Airport has been postponed until Sunday, July 7, due to weather. The event, sponsored by Mason County Pilots Association, EAA Chapter 772, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It offers free airplane rides for children ages 8 to 17 with signed…

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