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Circuit and district court sentencings

July 18, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in the Mason County courts. 51st Circuit Court:  – Albert James Brooks, 40, of 5243 Village Dr., SW, Wyoming, Mich., was found guilty April 8 of controlled substance, possession of methamphetamine, second or subsequent offense. He was sentenced to two to 20 years in a Michigan Department…

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Fire at Indian Summer

July 18, 2014
Fire at Indian Summer

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. RIVERTON TWP. — A large pile of apple boxes caught on fire at the Indian Summer plant on Chauvez Road. Riverton, Pere Marquette, Ludington, Scottville, Pentwater and Hamlin fire departments are on scene. The fire appears to have started from a trash pile located about 30 feet from the pallet boxes. Water supply has been a…

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Hospital blood drive, July 22.

July 18, 2014

LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital will host a blood drive Tuesday, July 22, from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Blood donations are urgently needed and the public is welcome. The drive is in the classrooms on the lower level, below the north (surgery) entrance. No appointment is necessary, but appointments are available by calling 800-733-2767.

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College for Kids registration deadline extended

July 18, 2014

VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College will be hosting College for Kids 2014, July 28 – August 1, and the registration has been extended to July 22. The five-day College for Kids is a hands-on opportunity to explore higher education through arts, sciences, communications and recreation in a day-camp atmosphere on the college campus and features 25 action-packed learning adventures designed…

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Surprising household hazards

July 18, 2014
Surprising household hazards

Good Neighbor Tips. A blog by Erin Doan State Farm Insurance Agency. Your home has well-lit stairways, household cleaners in an upper cabinet and smoke detectors with fresh batteries — so it’s safe, right? Here are some potential household dangers you may not have considered:   Electronic appliances: The advanced features on today’s high-tech appliances make them easy to use.…

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