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Pregnancy care center pays off building debt

March 5, 2014
Pregnancy care center pays off building debt

LUDINGTON — West Shore Pregnancy Care Center has paid off its building debt, much earlier than its leaders had anticipated. Two years ago this week the non-profit agency moved into its location on Tinkham Avenue just west of Washington Avenue. The building was previously the practice of pediatrician Kenneth Hill and was purchased from Dr. Hill and his wife, Diane.…

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Man arrested for third drunk driving offense following Riverton crash

March 5, 2014
Man arrested for third drunk driving offense following Riverton crash

RIVERTON TWP. — A 40-year-old Battle Creek man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Tuesday night following a single vehicle traffic crash near the intersection of South Scottville and East Sippy roads. He was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, third offense, a felony. Also responding to the crash was Riverton Twp. Fire Dept., Custer Fire Dept. and…

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Former U.S. attorney joins Sean Michaels defense team

March 4, 2014
Former U.S. attorney joins Sean Michaels defense team

LUDINGTON — Fox 17 TV of Grand Rapids has reported that a former U.S. Attorney will be part of the defense team for Sean Michael Phillips, accused of killing his 4-month-old daughter Katherine (Baby Kate) Phillips in June 2011. John Smietanka, a former U.S. attorney for the West Michigan District, will be on Phillips’ taxpayer-funded defense team, assisting court-appointed defense…

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Deputies arrest man for parole violation

March 4, 2014
Deputies arrest man for parole violation

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office and Mason County parole agents arrested a 32-year-old Ludington man Monday for a parole violation. The arrest took place at 2:42 p.m. at 143 N. Jebavy Dr. Other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for March 3, 2014 included: – 6:31 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, Free Soil and…

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1 to 2 inches of snow expected today

March 4, 2014
1 to 2 inches of snow expected today

Expect light snow this morning, which will give way to snow showers this afternoon; there is a 70% chance of snow with 1 to 2 inches accumulating. Today’s high temperature will be 19 degrees F with winds west-southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset: 6:38 p.m. Tonight, mostly cloudy skies with a few snow showers developing late. Low temperature of…

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