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Changing the blades

August 15, 2025

Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Crews were changing blades earlier this week on some of the wind turbines in the Lake Winds Energy Park.   ___________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide you with…

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Drivers injured in 2-car crash 

August 15, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Both drivers involved in a two-vehicle crash at US 10 and Jebavy Drive were transported to the hospital Thursday, Aug. 14, around 6:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A 28-year-old Ludington man and 66-year-old Flint woman…

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Man arrested after allegedly attempting to run away from traffic stop

August 14, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 38-year-old Ludington man was arrested on a charge of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police after he allegedly attempted to run from a traffic stop in the 100 block of North Nelson Road Wednesday, Aug. 13, shortly after 2 a.m., according to…

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New persons of interest considered in 1993 Simmons murder case

August 13, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Over the past two years, law enforcement has increased its efforts to solve the 1993 murder of Scottville teen Melissa Simmons. As a result, the Mason County Sheriff’s Office has developed a list of additional persons of interest in the case. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole held a press conference today, Wednesday, Aug. 13,…

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Rhythm & Dunes raises $22,000 for county school band programs

August 12, 2025

LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank’s recent Rhythm & Dunes summer concert series raised a record-setting $22,000 in support of Mason County school band programs. Proceeds from the 13th annual event will be shared among Ludington Area Schools, Mason County Central Schools, and Mason County Eastern Schools. Funds raised at the event were through in-person and online donations, merchandise sales, food…

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