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MCC to dismiss early Friday.

December 13, 2017

MCC to dismiss early Friday. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools will hold a half day for students on Friday, Dec. 15. Teachers will be participating in afternoon professional development activities. Students who ride buses will be arriving home 3 hours, 45 minutes earlier than on a regular day. Scottville Elementary will dismiss at 11:20 a.m. Other grades will dismiss…

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Father believes drug dealer’s sentence too light following son’s death.

December 12, 2017

Father believes drug dealer’s sentence too light following son’s death. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Greg Wilson is a father who has spent the last eight months grieving the death of his 32-year-old son, Gregory Blake Wilson, who died of a drug overdose on March 18, 2017. ​Much of Greg’s grief lingers because he believes justice has not…

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Sheriff K9 unit receives life saving award.

December 11, 2017

Sheriff K9 unit receives life saving award. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Mason County Sheriff Office’s K9 unit, which includes Dep. Kenneth Baum and his dog, Cash, were recently recognized by the National Association of Professional Canine Handlers for their Oct. 6, 2016 efforts in locating a missing 4-year-old boy with autism in Victory Township. See related story here. “The partners…

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Fundraiser planned for Ludington man fighting for his life. 

December 11, 2017

Fundraiser planned for Ludington man fighting for his life.  LUDINGTON — A fundraiser and blood drive event will take place to help Ludington resident Dale Kompik, Jr., who is currently in a medically induced coma after coming down with sepsis that has led to the removal of his right lung and his limbs. The 31-year-old checked himself into Spectrum Health…

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Winter storm warning updated.

December 11, 2017

Winter storm warning updated. The National Weather Service has updated its winter storm warning with the storm expected to begin late Monday afternoon.  According to the Federal Emergency Management Administration, the storm is expected to last until midnight, Wednesday, Dec. 13. The warning states: Heavy lake effect will develop tonight. Travel will be very difficult including during the morning on…

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