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Lessons in giving: MCE students collect water for Flint.

February 25, 2016
Lessons in giving: MCE students collect water for Flint.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CUSTER — Mason County Eastern elementary students recently collected bottles of water for the residents of Flint. As a reward, the class that collected the most water, third grade taught by Scott Hansen, had a special visitor Thursday morning. Pediatrician Kari Leikert was read a book to the class about helping others. She also spoke about…

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Ludington hospital to open walk-in clinic.

February 25, 2016
Ludington hospital to open walk-in clinic.

LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is opening its new Convenient Care Walk-In Clinic on Monday, February 29. People who feel ill or have minor injuries, but don’t require emergency care, will be able to get immediate medical attention without an appointment. The Convenient Care Walk-In Clinic is located at 7 Atkinson Drive, Suite 113 in the medical office building attached to…

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Police seeking arrest warrant for alleged window peeper.

February 24, 2016
Police seeking arrest warrant for alleged window peeper.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Department is seeking a warrant for the arrest of a Fountain man after he apparently confessed to a series of window peeping incidents over the last several months. The suspect was found after LPD received a complaint Tuesday by Ludington resident Brandon Martinez. Martinez also posted a video on his Facebook page…

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Students finding success at Spartan Academy.

February 24, 2016
Students finding success at Spartan Academy.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — When Journey High School closed its doors at the end of last school year, Mason County Central Schools formed Spartan Academy, offering an alternative program of its own. Enrollment in the year-round program has exceeded school officials’ expectations and they have plans to continue the program. “When Journey announced it was closing its doors,…

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Cigarette smuggling scheme goes up in smoke.

February 24, 2016
Cigarette smuggling scheme goes up in smoke.

LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested a 19-year-old Detroit man on a seven-count felony warrant Tuesday, Feb. 23, following a two-month investigation involving the illegal sale of cigarettes; stealing ATM (automated teller machine) cards; and identity theft. MCSO also has the same seven-count warrant for another 19-year-old Detroit man who remains at large, according to a press release…

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