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Governor orders all K-12 schools close beginning next week.

March 12, 2020

Governor orders all K-12 schools close beginning next week. LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered all K-12 schools in the state of Michigan to be closed beginning Monday, March 16 though April 5 in an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state.  “This is a necessary step to protect our kids, our families, and our…

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Recent arraignments, posted March 12, 2020. 

March 12, 2020

Recent arraignments, posted March 12, 2020.  LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Paula Sue Forner-Lundberg, 56, of 6413 Stiles Rd., Riverton Township, was arrested March 6 by Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of third offense operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor. Probable cause hearing: March 18…

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WSCC transitioning many classes to online, cancels several events.

March 12, 2020

WSCC transitioning many classes to online, cancels several events. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College officials are taking steps to move many of its classes online for the remainder of the semester and is postponing or canceling some events scheduled in the next several weeks due to the developing coronavirus situation. On Wednesday, President Scott Ward appointed a task…

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Oakview closes to visitors.

March 12, 2020

Oakview closes to visitors. LUDINGTON — Oakview Medical Care Facility has announced that it will now be closed to visitors. Visitors are limited to those who are medically necessary. If situations indicates an absolute need to visit, visitors must undergo screening prior to being approved for entry, according to Oakview’s Facebook page. Those with questions or concerns should contact Mandy…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted March 12, 2020.

March 12, 2020

79th District Court sentencings, posted March 12, 2020. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Brooke LeeAnn Avery, 27, of 920 N. Harrison St., Ludington, pleaded guilty March 10 to third degree retail fraud and driving while license suspended (DWLS) and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served;…

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