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New doctor joins Spectrum multi-speciality/orthopedics clinic. 

August 31, 2020

New doctor joins Spectrum multi-speciality/orthopedics clinic.  LUDINGTON — Dr. Brett Martin has recently been hired to work at the Spectrum Health multi-specialty clinics at both Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital and Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial hospital in Fremont. Martin is certified in sports medicine and family medicine and has specific interest and expertise in sports medicine. In Ludington, he joins Dr. R.…

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Muskegon man arrested for felony domestic violence, child abuse.

August 31, 2020

Muskegon man arrested for felony domestic violence, child abuse. #MasonCountyCrime SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Muskegon man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Friday, Aug. 28, at 9 p.m. on charges of third-offense domestic violence and child abuse  in the 4000 block of West Deren Road, according to Michigan State Police Trooper Todd Goodrich of…

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McDonald’s customers, owner help raise nearly $2,000 for fair association.

August 31, 2020

McDonald’s customers, owner help raise nearly $2,000 for fair association. PERE MARQUETTE TOWSHIP — The Ludington McDonald’s created a special drive-thru lane on Saturday, Aug. 29 and helped raise nearly $2,000 to support the Western Michigan Fair Association’s operational budget and help with efforts toward the fair’s return in 2021. In addition to hosting the drive-thru lane, Ludington McDonald’s owner/operator…

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Drug charges top recent arraignments

August 28, 2020

Drug charges top recent arraignments By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Jordan Thomas Wieand, 20, of 3846 Maple Dr., Wellston, was arrested Aug. 21 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy). Probable cause hearing: Sept. 2 at…

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79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Aug. 28, 2020.

August 28, 2020

79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Aug. 28, 2020. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Richard Joseph Byrne, 58, of 12983 Noling Woods Dr., South Lyon, pleaded guilty Aug. 17 to illegally taking deer/bear and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail for one year; hunting privileges…

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