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Ludington man faces life in prison for kidnapping, strangling girlfriend.

May 22, 2018

Ludington man faces life in prison for kidnapping, strangling girlfriend. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. OTTAWA COUNTY — A Ludington man is facing a possible life sentence for holding his girlfriend against her will and assaulting her in late December of last year. Jason Matthew Kapala, 30, of Ludington appeared in Ottawa County’s 20th Circuit Court on Monday, May 21, 2018…

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Urka Auto Center, a Mason County heritage business.

May 22, 2018

Urka Auto Center, a Mason County heritage business. The Mason County Press would like to welcome our newest advertiser, Urka Auto Center. We are able to bring this free news and information service to you because of the generous support of our advertisers. Urka Auto Center is one of Mason County’s heritage businesses. It was founded in the 1920s in…

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Fourth annual $50,000 Momentum Business Plan Competition begins.

May 22, 2018

Fourth annual $50,000 Momentum Business Plan Competition begins. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Need $50,000 to get your new business off the ground or to the next level – and want to do it in Mason County? That’s what the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce is banking on as it launches its fourth annual Momentum Business Plan Competition, offering $50,000 to one entrepreneur…

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Obituary: Russell Folland, 69, Custer.

May 22, 2018

Obituary: Russell Folland, 69, Custer. Russell Phillip Folland Jr, 69, of Custer, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018.  Russell was born on March 31, 1949 in Royal Oak, the son of Russel and Norma (Weber) Folland.  He graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1968 and attended West Shore Community College.  Russell was a sergeant in the United…

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Krauch resigning from Ludington council.

May 22, 2018

Krauch resigning from Ludington council. LUDINGTON — Fourth Ward Councilor Michael Krauch has announced his resignation from the position. In a letter to Mayor Kaye Ferguson Holman and City Manager John Shay, dated May 21, Krauch stated that he will be resigning effective June 15. “It has been a privilege to serve the residents of the Fourth Ward and the…

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