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Spartan West, other bowling centers, suing governor, AG.

August 14, 2020

Spartan West, other bowling centers, suing governor, AG. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Donn Slimmen, owner of Spartan West Bowling Center and Beamer’s Restaurant, 2253 W. US 10/31, said his business has lost at least $180,000 since Gov. Gretchen Whitmer closed bowling centers in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since that time, Whitmer’s office has refused to…

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Ludington man faces nine counts in gun assault, robbery case.

August 14, 2020

Ludington man faces nine counts in gun assault, robbery case. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — Jeffery Allen Kaiser, 58, of 209 S. Rowe St., has been arraigned in 79th District Court on multiple charges in connection to an incident that allegedly took place Thursday night in the 500 block of East Danaher Street.  According to court documents, Kaiser is accused of assaulting…

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Obituary: Anna Marie Smith, 74, Ludington.

August 14, 2020

Obituary: Anna Marie Smith, 74, Ludington. Anna Marie Smith, 74, of Ludington passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020. She was born October 29, 1945 in Fremont to Jack and Gladys (Hansen) Lauber. Anna graduated from Pentwater High School in 1963. In 1966 she married the late Marion “Bud” Griffis. Together they raised four children. Anna worked for Howmet for nearly…

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Ludington man arrested following assault with gun.

August 14, 2020

Ludington man arrested following assault with gun. LUDINGTON — A 58-year-old Ludington man was arrested Thursday, Aug. 13, by Ludington Police Department on assault and weapons charges.  According to Chief Timothy Kozal, LPD responded to the 500 block of East Danaher Street at 6:17 p.m. for a report of an assault with a gun. Officers later received a call of…

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Match Day raises over $450,000 for local nonprofit organizations.

August 14, 2020

Match Day raises over $450,000 for local nonprofit organizations. The Community Foundation for Mason County’s Match Day, held on Aug. 5 in response to COVID-19’s impact on the community, raised over $450,000 for 16 nonprofits along the Lakeshore. Match Day was developed by the Community Foundation with support from the Pennies from Heaven Foundation, Metalworks, and local donors to provide operating support to partner…

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