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Smith & Eddy donates scorer’s table to LHS

February 6, 2025

LUDINGTON — Smith & Eddy Insurance, in collaboration with Auto-Owners Insurance, recently contributed to the renovation of Hawley Gymnasium at Ludington High School with the addition of a new scorer’s table. The $11,000 donation was part of a broader effort to modernize the gym as part of the school’s overall bond improvements. “This wasn’t a typical request, but once we…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Feb. 6, 2025

February 6, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Benjamin Carl Meyer, 51; three counts of felony firearms, possession of a short-barreled shotgun/rifle, receiving and concealing stolen property between $1,000 to $20,000, and possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy); offense date Sept. 9, 2024; arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office;…

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Lee and Joan Schoenherr give back to their community by seeding Community Foundation campaign

February 6, 2025

Submitted by the Community Foundation for Mason County LUDINGTON — Last week, the Community Foundation for Mason County launched the public phase of its Campaign for Mason County. The campaign, “Building a Stronger Community Together,” is a $5 million endowment initiative designed to triple the Foundation’s grant making capacity and address pressing community needs. The campaign, which began in 2023, and will…

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79th District Court sentencings, published Feb. 6, 2025

February 6, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Nathan Tyler Horacek, 21, pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle while intoxicated and was sentenced to 93 days in jail (suspended sentence), must attend alcohol highway safety education, cannot buy/have/use alcohol or controlled substances, subject to random PBTs, must attend victim’s impact…

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Conservation District to hold annual dinner Feb. 20

February 6, 2025

AMBER TOWNSHIP —  The Mason-Lake Conservation District will be hosting its annual dinner banquet from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 20 at Our Savior Lutheran Church,765 US 10-31.         Conversation district staff and partners will have booths to share information on recent projects and accomplishments and will be ready to help with any questions regarding…

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