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Grant will help improve collaboration between local justice system and mental health. 

November 7, 2017

Grant will help improve collaboration between local justice system and mental health.  LUDINGTON — West Michigan Community Mental Health (CMH) and the Pentwater Police Department have been awarded a federal grant to improve collaboration between the criminal justice system and mental health services in Lake, Mason, and Oceana counties. In Lake, Mason, and Oceana counties individuals with mental illness and…

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MCC, LASD will have half day Wednesday.

November 7, 2017

MCC, LASD will have half day Wednesday. Mason County Central Public Schools and Ludington Area School District will have a half day of school Wednesday, Nov. 8. Teachers will be participating in afternoon professional development activities. MCC: Students who ride buses will be arriving home 3 hours, 45 minutes earlier than on a regular day. ​Scottville Elementary will dismiss at 11:20 a.m. …

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Attempted murder suspect arraigned; max. penalty is life.

November 6, 2017

Attempted murder suspect arraigned; max. penalty is life. #MasonCountyCrime By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief and Allison Scarbrough, Editor.  LUDINGTON — Marvin Lee Brault III, 27, of 2273 N. Tallman Lake Road, Sheridan Township, was arraigned in 79th District Court Monday on the charges of attempted homicide, home invasion first degree, and assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than…

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College explores going smoke free.

November 6, 2017

College explores going smoke free. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College is taking steps to join a national movement to address smoking and tobacco use at community college campuses throughout the United States. In partnership with the WSCC Student Senate, the college has applied for a grant to implement a tobacco-free college program on the campus. On Wednesday, Nov. 15, at…

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Deputy captures fleeing suspect.

November 6, 2017

Deputy captures fleeing suspect. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 55-year-old Ludington man who allegedly fled into the woods was chased down by a Mason County sheriff’s deputy and was arrested following a 911 call reporting domestic violence in the 5600 block of West Johnson Road Saturday shortly after 5 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The suspect faces…

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