Squires discusses chiropractors’ efforts to gain full physician status with congressman.

April 27, 2016
Squires discusses chiropractors’ efforts to gain full physician status with congressman.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dr. Lewis Squires of Squires Family Care Chiropractic of Scottville recently attended an American Chiropractic Association event in Washington, D.C. During the trip, Squires met with Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-Holland) of Michigan’s second congressional district. While in Washington, Dr. Squires was able to attend a reception and meet with two Metal of Honor recipients. Squires said the ACA…

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Suspended license arrests, prowler among police activity.

April 27, 2016
Suspended license arrests, prowler among police activity.

The following is local law enforcement activity Tuesday, April 26, 2016: – 4:16 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 45-year-old Ludington man was arrested for second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) following a traffic stop, US 31 Freeway near Pere Marquette Hwy., PM Township. – 12:06 p.m., (MCSO), a subject was found in Walmart after being served “no trespass” orders,…

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Hospital convenient care open again.

April 27, 2016

LUDINGTON — The Convenient Care Walk-In Clinic at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is open again. On Tuesday, it was announced that the clinic would be closed Wednesday through Friday of this week, April 27 – 29.  However, the hospital has now announced the clinic is open.

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Hospital convenient care temporarily closed.

April 26, 2016
Hospital convenient care temporarily closed.

LUDINGTON — The Convenient Care Walk-In Clinic at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital will be closed Wednesday through Friday of this week, April 27 – 29.  The office will reopen on Monday, May 2.  The hospital is asked that patients contact their primary care office or, for an emergency, call 9-1-1 or come to the hospital 24-hour emergency department.

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Recent death, reported April 26, 2016.

April 26, 2016

Mildred Frederick, 79, passed away on April 25, 2016 at home in Ludington. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. See full list of 2016 deaths here. 

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Marijuana arrest among police activity.

April 26, 2016
Marijuana arrest among police activity.

The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Monday, April 25, 2016: – 12:23 a.m., a 30-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for possession of marijuana following a traffic stop, Pere Marquette Hwy., south of US 10, PM Township. – 1:06 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, US 10 and Tuttle Rd., Custer Township. – 6:31 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, Sugar…

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Amber Twp. board hears request to relocate health care practices to Scottville; takes no action on request.

April 26, 2016

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Amber Township Board of Trustees heard a request Monday during its regular meeting by Dr. Lewis Squires to move his chiropractic practice and a neighboring dentist office into the jurisdiction of the City of Scottville. Squires, owner of Squires Family Chiropractic, 414 W. US 10, and Dr. Nick Simone of Simone Family…

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Community Foundation awards grants.

April 25, 2016

LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County has released the spring 2016 funds that have been awarded to the following: Gateway to Success Academy of Scottville has been awarded $10,000 toward sponsorship of the Administrative Office. Habitat for Humanity of Mason County has been awarded $1,000 toward project and home repair education classes to Mason County adults. Lakeshore Resource…

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CTE students assist Victory Early Childhood Center.

April 25, 2016
CTE students assist Victory Early Childhood Center.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Students from the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) building trades classes have been helping out Mason County Central’s Victory Early Childhood Development Center on Stiles Road. The building trade students are constructing an outdoor learning shelter along with a raised garden bed. The two facilities, along with a…

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Deputies seize 87 grams of marijuana; Grand Haven man arrested.

April 25, 2016
Deputies seize 87 grams of marijuana; Grand Haven man arrested.

GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 45-year-old Grand Haven man, who was allegedly in possession of 87 grams of marijuana, was arrested on a felony charge of possession with intent to deliver marijuana by Mason County sheriff’s deputies following a traffic stop Friday, April 22, at 8:50 p.m. at Quarterline and Township roads. The following is other local law enforcement activity over…

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Great Lakes Ford helps students learn to save lives.

April 23, 2016
Great Lakes Ford helps students learn to save lives.

AMBER TOWNSHIP — Great Lakes Ford recently donated $5,000 to the American Heart Association for the purpose of purchasing CPR education equipment. The equipment in turn is being used at O.J. DeJonge Middle School in Ludington. “Our plan is to have all O.J. DeJonge Middle School students learn CPR as a regular part of our health/physical education curriculum,” said Principal…

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Life in Circles: Growing a life through business.

April 23, 2016
Life in Circles: Growing a life through business.

Life Circles by Stephanie Wagner. Sponsored by Pro-Master Carpet Cleaning, 231-757-9061, promastercarpetcleaning.com. It is hard to be patient. We expect food to be ready in the time it takes to drive from the order box to the pick-up window. Texting, cell phones, instant messaging, and Snap Chat allow us to instantly communicate the most mundane details.  Media stories heralding the…

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Arraignments include home invasion, assault.

April 22, 2016
Arraignments include home invasion, assault.

The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Mykel Dalton Horsley, 25, of 711 E. Loomis St., Ludington, was arrested April 11 by the Ludington Police…

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Sentencings include safe breaking.

April 22, 2016
Sentencings include safe breaking.

The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently: 51st Circuit Court: – Trenton Joseph Espinola, 20, of 807 Loomis St., Ludington, was found guilty Feb. 9 of safe breaking and sentenced April 12 to two-and-a-half to…

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Sheriff Cole to be honored during WSCC graduation.

April 22, 2016
Sheriff Cole to be honored during WSCC graduation.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole will receive the West Shore Community College Alumni Achievement Award during the college’s 46th commencement ceremony on Friday, April 29 at 7 p.m. Over 150 students are eligible to receive degrees and certificates during the service to be held in the College’s Recreation Center Arena. Speakers for the event will be…

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Caring for aging parents.

April 22, 2016
Caring for aging parents.

The Financial Minute is sponsored by SSB Financial Services located at Shelby State Bank, with offices in Shelby, Hart, Pentwater, Ludington, Manistee, Hesperia, North Muskegon and Fruitport. www.ssbfinancialservices.com Thanks to healthier lifestyles and advances in modern medicine, there are more Americans over the age of 65 than there have ever been. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that by 2030, more…

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Police handle crashes, thefts.

April 21, 2016
Police handle crashes, thefts.

The following is recent local law enforcement activity, April 18-21, 2016: Monday, April 18, 2016: – 7:18 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), malicious destruction of property (MDOP), S. James St., City of Ludington. – 8:31 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), credit card fraud, victim noticed two unauthorized charges out of the Detroit area on her credit card, 8300 block of West…

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College students receive Microsoft certificates.

April 20, 2016
College students receive Microsoft certificates.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Thirty-five West Shore Community College students have earned a total of 48 industry recognized Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications to help them become career ready. The students participated in the education technology program to help them develop their Microsoft Office skills. According to Dr. Amy Wojciechowski, business division chair, “The Microsoft Office Specialist program gives students in-demand…

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