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United Way raises over 66% of goal.

December 17, 2014
United Way raises over 66% of goal.

LUDINGTON — United Way of Mason County has raised 66.23% of its $370,000.00 goal, with pledges totaling $245,053.40. Over 98% of the dollars raised will stay in Mason County. According to Lynne Russell, executive director, the employees of Metalworks wrapped-up their workplace campaign raising a combined total of $50,250.00.  “I was in complete amazement when their workplace campaign chair told…

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West Shore Bank hires new credit officer.

December 17, 2014
West Shore Bank hires new credit officer.

LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has announced the addition of Thomas Rinness as vice president, credit officer. In this role Rinness will oversee and manage the commercial loan processing, credit department, retail credit administration and collection departments. “Tom’s experience and industry knowledge make him a valuable addition to the West Shore Bank team,” said Raymond Biggs, president and CEO. Rinness’…

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Ludington man arrested for bomb threats of nursing home.

December 17, 2014

LUDINGTON — A 21-year-old Ludington man was arrested Tuesday for making a bomb threat to a nursing home. Ludington Police Department was called to Tendercare of Ludington, 1000 E. Tinkham Ave. at 10:45 a.m. for a threats complaint related to a domestic dispute. According to LPD Chief Mark Barnett, the officer determined the suspect made threats to come to the…

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Last day in court for Judge Cooper.

December 16, 2014
Last day in court for Judge Cooper.

LUDINGTON — Judge Richard I. Cooper held his last day in court as the 51st Circuit Court judge Tuesday. He has servd on the bench in Mason County since 1979. Typically, the day is split between civil and criminal cases. Today’s docket was limited to criminal cases, mostly sentencings. Those sentencings were reported here on Mason County Press. Following adjournment,…

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Obit: Ralph Zwiesler, 85, Free Soil.

December 16, 2014

Ralph G. Zwiesler, aged 85 of Frees Soil passed away on December 15, 2014 at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee. Ralph was born on October 15, 1929 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Joseph and Ruth (Winnie) Zwiesler, attended Milford High School in Detroit, and served his country with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.  Ralph worked 38…

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