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17-year-old arrested following downtown Ludington stabbing

November 22, 2024

LUDINGTON — A 17-year-old Ludington male was arrested Friday evening after allegedly stabbing a 16-year-old Ludington male. Police and emergency medical personnel were dispatched to Legacy Plaza in downtown Ludington at 7:37 p.m. on Nov. 22 for a reported stabbing. According to Ludington Police Department Chief Chris Jones, upon arrival officers found the 16-year-old victim with a stab wound to…

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Scottville Elementary holds Thanksgiving lunch

November 22, 2024

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press.  Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — First and second students at Mason County Central’s Scottville Elementary held a Thanksgiving lunch today. Students were able to invite a guest with them. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole and some of his deputies shared a meal…

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Manistee man faces 4 felony charges following threats at hotel

November 22, 2024

LUDINGTON — A 19-year-old Manistee man faces four felony charges after allegedly threatening guests at a Pere Marquette Township hotel early Wednesday morning. Jonald Wilson, Jr. was arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court on Wednesday and has formally been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon (felonious assault) and three counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer. Shortly after midnight…

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Public Notice: Special Meeting, Hamlin Township

November 22, 2024

Public Notice: Special Meeting, Hamlin Township The Hamlin Township Board of Trustees will hold a Special Meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at the Hamlin Township Hall, 3775 N. Jebavy Drive, Ludington, Michigan 49431.  The purpose of the meeting is to approve job postings for the following open positions: Township Attorney Township Clerk Office Manager Recording Clerk…

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Employment: Full Time Cook

November 22, 2024

Employment: Full Time Cook Oakview Medical Care Facility has an immediate opening for Full time Cook. Ability to work well with others in a close environment, enjoy working with the elderly and perform a variety of tasks in accordance with current federal and state regulations. Flexibility is a must. Benefit package includes, Health, dental, vision and life insurance, 401 A retirement,…

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