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Farm to Fork Gala brings farmers and community members together.

December 18, 2019

Farm to Fork Gala brings farmers and community members together. #TheLand is a series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — What safety protocols go into producing milk? What impact have trade tariffs had on local farmers? What career opportunities are there locally for agriculture? Why aren’t…

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Obituary: Carol Bennett, 78, Ludington

December 18, 2019

Obituary: Carol Bennett, 78, Ludington Carol Dea Bennett, 78, of Ludington passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. She was born in Hammond, Indiana on March 15, 1941. Carol moved to Ludington at 4 years of age because of her grandparents, Lloyd and Eva Chaney, who bought Arcadia Resort on Upper Hamlin Lake. She graduated from…

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Oceana County Sheriff’s Office holding vehicle auction.

December 18, 2019

Oceana County Sheriff’s Office holding vehicle auction. Public Notice: The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is currently holding an online auction of abandoned vehicles. The vehicles may be viewed here. The auction will end on Jan. 3, 2020. All vehicles are sold as is and all bids are binding offers to purchase. Do not contact the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, nor…

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Ludington Police Chief Barnett to retire in April.

December 17, 2019

Ludington Police Chief Barnett to retire in April. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Police Chief Mark Barnett announced today that he will be retiring, effective April 15, 2020. Barnett has served as chief since 2001. Prior to coming to Ludington, Barnett served on the Pontiac Police Department for just over 24 years. When he retires, he will have…

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Man with long criminal record sentenced for resisting arrest.

December 17, 2019

Man with long criminal record sentenced for resisting arrest. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 40-year-old Hart man was sentenced to one year in jail Tuesday, Dec. 17, in 51st Circuit Court for convictions of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and third-offense habitual offender. Wade James VanGelderen, of 215 N. State St., resisted arrest Oct. 7 by Department of Natural Resources…

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