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Construction begins on new restrooms at Rotary Park.

November 24, 2015
Construction begins on new restrooms at Rotary Park.

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Rotary Club celebrated the breaking of ground at the location of new restrooms at Ludington Rotary Park (formerly City Park) Tuesday afternoon. The new restrooms just south of the old restrooms behind the band shell. The old restrooms will be demolished. Electrical services for the band shell will also be upgraded.

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Crashes keep police busy Monday.

November 24, 2015
Crashes keep police busy Monday.

The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. The following is local law enforcement activity Monday, Nov. 23, 2015: – 2:56 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), vehicle/tree crash, no injuries, US 10 and Forest Trail #6670,…

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Over 200 boots purchased for school safety.

November 24, 2015
Over 200 boots purchased for school safety.

LUDINGTON — A donation of $1,150 from Chemical Bank has brought The Boot school safety campaign to over 200 doors adopted through local donations. The device, which is being purchased by The Lockdown Company, is expected to be installed into 596 classrooms and offices in all Mason County secondary and elementary schools. To date, the devices have been installed into…

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Ludington approves application for homebuyer purchase and rehab program.

November 23, 2015

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council, during its regular meeting, approved a resolution Monday evening allowing the city to apply for a Homebuyer Purchase and Rehabilitation Program grant application. The grant is through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority and includes a $150,000 local matching grant from the Pennies from Heaven Foundation. If approved, the state of…

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Fire department called to apartment complex.

November 23, 2015
Fire department called to apartment complex.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — Ludington Fire Department was dispatched to a fire at Birch Lake Apartments, 922 E. Tinkham Avenue, Monday night. Fire Chief Jerry Funk said the fire was a ceiling fan on fire. Initial dispatch information indicated flames were showing. Funk said firefighters were able to use an extinguisher to put out the fire.

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