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Police seeking arrest warrant for alleged window peeper.

February 24, 2016
Police seeking arrest warrant for alleged window peeper.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Department is seeking a warrant for the arrest of a Fountain man after he apparently confessed to a series of window peeping incidents over the last several months. The suspect was found after LPD received a complaint Tuesday by Ludington resident Brandon Martinez. Martinez also posted a video on his Facebook page…

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Students finding success at Spartan Academy.

February 24, 2016
Students finding success at Spartan Academy.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — When Journey High School closed its doors at the end of last school year, Mason County Central Schools formed Spartan Academy, offering an alternative program of its own. Enrollment in the year-round program has exceeded school officials’ expectations and they have plans to continue the program. “When Journey announced it was closing its doors,…

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MOPS group donates to food pantry.

February 24, 2016
MOPS group donates to food pantry.

LUDINGTON — Members of MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)/MOMSnext recently collected over 730 food items to be donated to the Mason County Salvation Army food pantry. Shown are the members who collectively donated the largest amount, 250. The mothers support group meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Cornerstone Baptist Church from 9 to 11 a.m. with childcare provided.

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Obituary: Susan Grondsma, 55.

February 23, 2016
Obituary: Susan Grondsma, 55.

Susan Faith Grondsma, 55, peacefully passed away on Sunday February 21, 2016 at home. Susan was born to her father, the late, John Grondsma and her mother Julia (Burroughs) at Oceana Hospital of Hart. Susan attended Pentwater schools and married Richard Swiger on July 8, 1983.  Her hobbies included arts & crafts, Westerns and genealogy.  She was very artistic and…

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Obituary: Barbara Bates, 65, Custer.

February 23, 2016
Obituary: Barbara Bates, 65, Custer.

Barbara Jean (Hillier) Bates, aged 65 of Custer, passed away peacefully at her home early Monday morning, February 22, 2016 surrounded by her family. Barbara was born on August 16, 1950 in Ludington, the daughter of Virgil Hillier and Joyce Curran and was later adopted by her paternal grandparents Ada and Perry Hillier.  She grew up in the Ludington area and…

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