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Millspaugh receives community service for fatal accident

December 4, 2012

“I am truly sorry for what I have taken from you.” LUDINGTON – It was an emotional morning in 79th District Court today as Matthew Millspaugh of Ludington received his sentence from Judge Peter Wadel. Millspaugh was sentenced for the accidental motor vehicle deaths of Carol and Gary Berenbrock of Conklin. Both sides, however, handled the sentencing with dignity, respect…

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Former Northwest Bank employee pleads guilty of stealing nearly $1 million

December 4, 2012

Stacy Ahlgren of Ludington has agreed to plea guilty in federal court to charges that she allegedly stole nearly $1 million from Northwestern Bank, WOOD TV Grand Rapids is reporting. Ahlgren was the senior customer service representative for the two Ludington branches of the bank. In a plea agreement with federal prosecutors, she admitted she stole $873,589.76 from the bank…

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Obit: Leo James McClure, Jr. age 56, Free Soil

December 4, 2012
Obit: Leo James McClure, Jr. age 56, Free Soil

Leo James McClure, Jr. age 56, of Free Soil  passed away December 3, 2012. He was born June 13, 1956 in Flint, Michigan to the late Leo James McClure, Sr. and Cecilia (Lucius) McClure.  He attended Mason County Central High School. Leo was a truck driver for much of his life until retirement.  After many years on the road, Mr. McClure worked as a greeter at…

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MCC bands holiday concerts

December 4, 2012

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central music program announces its holiday concert schedule: – Dec 10, 7:30 p.m., high school bands and choir – Dec. 13, 7 p.m., middle school bands – Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m., MC Jazz, newly formed community jazz band All concerts are at A.O. Carlson performance center. All bands are under the direction of Tom Thomas.…

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La música de Tiempo Libre está caliente!

December 3, 2012
La música de Tiempo Libre está caliente!

Popular Cuban band performs in Ludington Saturday LUDINGTON – The three-time Grammy-nominated Cuban music group Tiempo Libre is one of the hottest young bands today. It performs Saturday night at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts as part of the West Shore Community College cultural arts series. Equally at home in concert halls, jazz clubs and dance venues, Tiempo…

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