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1. Ludington council to consider $633,525 in public safety, street lighting assessments (masoncountypress.com) — Ludington officials are weighing two new 10‑year special assessments that would raise $633,525 annually for police, fire protection, and street lighting, directly impacting every taxable property in the city. Residents can speak at public hearings before the council finalizes assessment rolls, which aim to help close a projected 2027 General Fund deficit without fully shifting costs off the city budget.
2. Weekend police news, published Sept. 28, 2026 (masoncountypress.com) — Local law enforcement logged a quiet but eventful weekend, including several car‑deer crashes across Mason County and a retail‑fraud arrest at the US‑10 Walmart. In Ludington, police cited a 20‑year‑old city resident for disorderly conduct and minor‑in‑possession on North Rowe Street, offering residents a snapshot of recent neighborhood safety issues.
3. Recent birth, published Sept. 28, 2026 (masoncountypress.com) — A Ludington family is celebrating the arrival of Eloise Ann Stohr, born Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, to Olivia and Riley Stohr. The announcement notes that, unless otherwise indicated, births are recorded at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital, continuing the paper's tradition of sharing local milestones with the community.
4. Mr. Gerald Albert Klein (wnegradio.com) — A 91-year-old man who was born in Ludington and later lived in Lavonia has passed away, and his family is inviting friends to pay their respects. Visitation and funeral services are planned for Saturday, October 3, at Trinity Lutheran Church, followed by burial at Stephens Memorial Gardens, with several grandchildren serving as pallbearers.
5. Muskegon-area high school football schedules and standings heading into Week 6 (mlive.com) — Ludington football fans can look ahead to a home matchup against Montague this Friday as the Orioles enter Week 6 with a strong 4–1 record. The team is coming off a convincing 35–14 win over Oakridge, highlighted in a broader rundown of Muskegon‑area schedules, scores, and standings.
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