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A crash course in back-to-school savings.

September 12, 2014
A crash course in back-to-school savings.

Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville.   From school supplies to dorm essentials, preparing for a new school year can be an expensive undertaking. Consider these simple back-to-school shopping tips to help you plan smart and cut costs: Set a budget—and stick to it. Determine how much money you can spend, then evaluate needs versus wants. Review…

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Oceana County native to read from her book.

September 11, 2014
Oceana County native to read from her book.

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Writers of The Ludington Area Center for the Arts will present two free readings as part of the group’s Writer-in-Residence program. Anne-Marie Oomen, Michigan author and teacher, will speak at two readings, the first on poetry  Saturday, September 20, 2014 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and the second on non-fiction the following Saturday, September 27, from…

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Scarecrow making at library.

September 11, 2014

LUDINGTON — Mason County District Library will host Scarecrow Creating Friday, October 3, beginning at 4 p.m. and continuing through the weekend (while supplies last) at the Ludington library.  Young artists are invited to create a scarecrow.  All supplies and materials for scarecrows will be provided by the library.  Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.  All Mason County District…

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Welcome to the world! Recent births.

September 11, 2014
Welcome to the world! Recent births.

Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook.  Welcome to the world! Grace Evelynn East, the daughter of Hannah and Gregory East of Ludington, was born September 5, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Bentley Ray Stoner, the son of Mariah Schwartz and Joshua Stoner of Ludington, was born September 8, 2014 at Spectrum Health…

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Habitual offender gets 1 ½ years to life.

September 11, 2014
Habitual offender gets 1 ½ years to life.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 42-year-old four-time habitual offender received a long-spanning prison sentence of one-and-a-half years to life for breaking and entering and larceny. Scott Eric Phelps, of 504 E. Fifth St., Apt. 2, Ludington, received his sentence with the Michigan Department of Corrections from 51st Circuit Court Judge Richard I. Cooper, Sept. 2. Phelps, who…

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