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Homeless man sentenced to year in jail for attempted third-degree CSC.

December 8, 2020

Homeless man sentenced to year in jail for attempted third-degree CSC. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 25-year-old homeless man was sentenced to one year in jail in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 8, for a conviction of attempted third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Ricky Todd Wilson received credit for 398 days served in jail, so he has already…

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Homeless man sentenced to jail for threatening to blow up Walmart.

December 8, 2020

Homeless man sentenced to jail for threatening to blow up Walmart. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 56-year-old homeless man who threatened to blow up the Ludington-area Walmart in October of 2019 was sentenced to one year in jail in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 8. Richard William Kuehler pleaded guilty to attempted false report/threat of terrorism. Kuehler was…

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Free flu clinic offered Friday morning.

December 8, 2020

Free flu clinic offered Friday morning. WEARE TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — A free drive-thru flu vaccine clinic is being offered on Friday, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon at Mason-Oceana 911, 9160 N. Oceana Dr. The clinic is sponsored by Northwest Michigan Health Services. The clinic is being offered to adults ages 19 and older. The 911 center is…

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Scottville commission calls for investigation following revenue sharing mishap. 

December 7, 2020

Scottville commission calls for investigation following revenue sharing mishap.  SCOTTVILLE — The City Commission took action Monday during its regular meeting to open an investigation into why the city nearly missed the 2020 state revenue sharing reporting deadline. Acting City Manager Matt Murphy, who also serves as the police chief, reported to the commission that the city received a communication…

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Stuff the Blue Goose Friday.

December 7, 2020

Stuff the Blue Goose Friday. LUDINGTON — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police will conduct an event, Stuff a Blue Goose for Christmas, Friday, Dec. 11, from 3-7 p.m. to benefit the less fortunate in the Hart and Ludington areas. “We have long referred to our patrol car as a ‘Blue Goose,’ and we hope to stuff the…

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