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Fargo could face up to 5 years in prison for chase, concealed weapon.

August 21, 2017

Victory Twp. man arraigned following Friday chase. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Michael Thomas Fargo, 40, 694 W. Sugar Grove Road, Victory Township, could face up to five years in prison for leading police on a 21 minute chase across three townships last Friday. He was arraigned recently and charged with fleeing a police officer third degree, carrying a…

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Umrans honored by hospital foundation for community stewardship.

August 21, 2017

Umrans honored by hospital foundation for community stewardship. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Dr. Nizar and Zelal Umran were honored with the Justus and Paulina Stears Legacy Award at the Spectrum Health Foundation Ludington Hospital Angel Ball Friday, August 18. The Umrans were selected by the Spectrum Health Foundation Ludington Hospital board of directors as this year’s community stewardship award recipients because…

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New surgeon joins Spectrum Multispecialty Clinic.

August 21, 2017

New surgeon joins Spectrum Multispecialty Clinic. LUDINGTON —  Dr. KellyAnn Vandendool, has joined the Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Multispeciality Clinic as a general surgeon.  She will begin August 21, 2017 and will start seeing patients Monday, August 28, following orientation to her new office and the Spectrum Health system. Dr. Vandendool joins doctors Bret Autrey, Nizar Umran, and Daniel Reum, in the Multispecialty…

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MSU and WSCC partner to develop and retain homegrown ag talent

August 21, 2017

MSU and WSCC partner to develop and retain homegrown ag talent VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College (WSCC) has partnered with the Michigan State University (MSU) Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) to offer two-year agricultural technology certificates at WSCC’s Mason County campus.  Certificates are available in agricultural operations and fruit and vegetable crop management. These certificate programs allow students…

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Top five finalists picked for $50k Momentum Business Plan competition.

August 21, 2017

Top five finalists picked for $50k Momentum Business Plan competition. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Momentum Business Plan Competition board has selected the finalists for the 2017 Momentum Competition. Administered by the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce, the Momentum Business Plan Competition is in its third year of offering a $50,000 cash prize to an eligible independent for-profit or non-profit venture with…

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