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Shamel crowned Miss Ludington Area 2020.

August 2, 2019

Shamel crowned Miss Ludington Area 2020. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Madelyn Shamel was crowned Miss Ludington Area 2020 Thursday during the Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Pageant held at West Shore Community College. Shamel was crowned by Miss Michigan 2019 Mallory Rivard. Shamel is the daughter of David and Jennifer Shamel of Ludington. She is a graduate of Ludington High School and…

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Tricyclist who died on US 10/31 Thursday identified. 

August 2, 2019

Tricyclist who died on US 10/31 Thursday identified.  #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP – Richard Swiger of Scottville has been identified as the 81-year-old man who died Thursday, Aug. 1, while riding an adult tricycle on US 10/31. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, about 1:40 p.m. Swiger was riding his bike westbound on the paved shoulder…

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Felonious assault tops District Court arraignments

August 2, 2019

Felonious assault tops District Court arraignments #MasonCountyCourts. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court:  Felonies -Michael Lawrence Wright, 41, of 4415 S. Sheridan Dr., Fruitport, was arrested July 28 by Michigan State Police (MSP) on a felony charge of assault with a dangerous weapon (felonious assault). Probable cause hearing: Aug. 7 at 1:30 p.m.…

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Think local, think Safe Harbor.

August 2, 2019

Think local, think Safe Harbor. The following is a paid advertisement from Safe Harbor Credit Union. Recently a lot of area residents have asked about joining Safe Harbor Credit Union. If you currently live, work, or worship in the state of Michigan, you’re automatically eligible to join Safe Harbor and begin experiencing the Credit Union difference.  The question is, why…

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79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Aug. 2, 2019. 

August 2, 2019

79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Aug. 2, 2019.  #MasonCountyCourts. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -James Richard Ruzgis, 61, of 3336 N. Tuttle Rd., Sherman Township, pleaded guilty July 24 to disorderly person drunk and was sentenced to pay $285 in fines/costs. -Donald William Price, 63, of 9236 S. Sawyer Ave.,…

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