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The Pier celebrates grand opening

June 27, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Pier, formerly known as The Port, held a grand opening Thursday afternoon. Located at 222 W. Ludington Ave., the multi-business complex includes many of the businesses that existed under the name The Port, along with some new businesses as well. The site was recently purchased by Sarah and Matt Kanitz of Victory Township.…

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Sheriff’s report, posted June 27, 2024

June 27, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, June 25, 2024: 2:30 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, Hawley Road west of Morton Road, Riverton Township. 4:40 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 south of Hansen Road, Custer Township. 6:01…

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Man sentenced to year in jail for third-offense domestic violence, assaulting/resisting police

June 27, 2024

LUDINGTON — A 45-year-old man was sentenced to one year in jail in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, June 25, for convictions of third-offense domestic violence and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. Jacob Kyle Vega pleaded “no contest” to the charges April 30, according to court records, and a second count of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police was dismissed. Vega was also ordered to three…

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Scottville Police Department news, posted June 27, 2024

June 27, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Scottville Police Department: Thursday, June 20, 2024: 9:43 a.m., malicious destruction of property, 300 block of West Beryl Street, City of Scottville. 2:09 p.m., stray dog, 200 block of West Broadway Avenue, City of Scottville. 2:48…

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Oakes appointed interim Ludington city manager

June 26, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Jeanne Oakes has been appointed by City Council to serve as interim city manager following the resignation of Mitch Foster. Oakes had been serving as the third ward councilor. Oakes has a bachelor’s degree with a major in education from Central Michigan University and a master’s degree in education leadership from Western Michigan University.…

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