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Protesters picket bar, claim man with Down syndrome discriminated against; owner says it’s retaliation.

January 23, 2016
Protesters picket bar, claim man with Down syndrome discriminated against; owner says it’s retaliation.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. WALHALLA — A group of protestors picketed outside of Riley’s Rendezvous Grille and Tavern, 6626 E. U.S. 10, Saturday afternoon. The group claimed that business owner John Riley had discriminated against Tyler Janicki, 22, because Tyler has Down syndrome. Riley said the protest was about retaliation stemming from an incident that goes back about five years…

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Snowmobiler injured in National Forest.

January 22, 2016
Snowmobiler injured in National Forest.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  MEADE TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Joliet, Illinois man received a broken leg Friday night when the snowmobile he was driving collided with a tree. The crash occurred sometime between 7 and 8 p.m. on Manistee National Forest Trail 8407, otherwise known as snowmobile trail 614, about 1.5 miles north of Free Soil near the Mason-Lake counties line.…

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MCC middle schoolers learn by creating projects.

January 22, 2016
MCC middle schoolers learn by creating projects.

  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Middle School 7th grade students presented their project based learning assignments to visiting elementary students and parents today, Friday, Jan. 22, 2016. This year’s theme was Asia. Students in teacher Phil Quinlan’s social studies classes picked a topic and then had to develop a presentation.

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79th District Court sentencings and dismissals.

January 22, 2016
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Thomas Tommy-Teague Noa, 31, of 1218 S. Madison Ave., Ludington, was found guilty Jan. 12 of two counts of attempted assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail; one year discretionary jail for two years; must have Soberlink installed upon release…

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Fit Club: Jump starting the day with healthy breakfast choices.

January 22, 2016
Fit Club: Jump starting the day with healthy breakfast choices.

CUSTER — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital’s Win With Wellness Fit Club teaches children about living healthy lifestyles. About once a month, Kathy Grierson and Leona Ashley visit elementary schools in Mason and Oceana counties. The lesson this week at Mason County Eastern was “Jump Start Your Day,” which taught the children about making healthy breakfast choices. – Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. …

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