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Branch man charged with strangulation. 

March 9, 2020

Branch man charged with strangulation.  #MasonCountyCrime. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — Kody Michael, Shriver, 28, of 7919 E. Navajo Trail has been arraigned in 79th District Court on the charge of assault by strangulation following an incident that took place at his residence on Friday, March 6, at 7:43 a.m. He was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office.  Assault with intent to…

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McGill-Rizer announces Democratic run for 101st House seat.

March 9, 2020

McGill-Rizer announces Democratic run for 101st House seat. LUDINGTON — Beth McGill-Rizer of Ludington has announced she will be running for the Democratic nomination to run for the Michigan House of Representatives 101st District, which includes Mason, Manistee, Benzie, and Leelanau counties.  The seat is currently occupied by Republican Jack O’Malley of Lake Ann, who has stated he will seek…

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MCE to present ‘Delirium’s Daughters’

March 9, 2020

MCE to present ‘Delirium’s Daughters’ FOUNTAIN — Mason County Eastern Schools drama club will present “Delirium’s Daughters” by Nicholas Korn Wednesday, March 18, Thursday, March 19, Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21 at the Sherman Township Hall, 3854 E. Main St., beginning at 6:30 p.m. each evening. The play is directed by Anesa Beilfuss Gulembo.  When four suitors arrive…

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Recent births, posted March 9, 2020. 

March 9, 2020

Recent births, posted March 9, 2020.  The birth announcements are a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  The following births have been reported: (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). Lillian Margaret Kokx, the daughter of Mackenna and Daniel Kokx of Scottville, was born Friday, March 6, 2020. Listing of 2020 births.

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Obituary: James Haranda, 86, Ludington.

March 9, 2020

Obituary: James Haranda, 86, Ludington. James Haranda, 86, of Ludington passed away Friday, March 6, 2020. He was born March 31, 1933 in Pinconning to Edward F. and Catherine (Gerhardt) Haranda. Jim married Jeanne E. Hages on May 7, 1966. Jim is survived by his sons, Alan (Barb) Haranda and Scott Haranda; his stepsons, Larry (Roxanne) Gerhardt, Mike (Kim) Gerhardt,…

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