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3 vehicles involved in Scottville bypass crash.

October 31, 2019

3 vehicles involved in Scottville bypass crash. #ScottvilleNews UPDATED INFORMATION: The original post stated four vehicles were involved. The fourth vehicle, a Chrysler minivan, was at the crash scene and its occupants assisted at the scene. But, the vehicle was not involved in the crash.  AMBER TOWNSHIP — Four vehicles were involved in a crash at the intersection of US…

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Crashes keep police busy.

October 31, 2019

Crashes keep police busy. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019: – 2:38 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), ​a 54-year-old Ludington man was arrested on outstanding Ludington Police Department warrant for failure to appear, South Jebavy Drive, Pere Marquette Township. – 3:53 a.m., (MCSO), alarm activation, Amber Township. – 4:16 a.m., (MCSO), alarm…

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Music series to benefit July 4 Freedom Festival.

October 31, 2019

Music series to benefit July 4 Freedom Festival. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees has set dates for the annual Light Up the Night Music Series- a fundraiser for the Freedom Festival Fireworks Fund. There will be live music at a different location each Wednesday night for six weeks with local musicians donating their time and the sponsoring establishments giving…

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Murder trial against former soldier set for Dec. 11-13.

October 30, 2019

Murder trial against former soldier set for Dec. 11-13. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The murder trial against Corey Ryan Beekman, 33, of Free Soil Township is scheduled for Dec. 11-13 in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court, according to Mason County Prosecutor Paul Spaniola. Beekman, a former Army National Guard staff sergeant, is accused of murdering William Buchanan,…

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West Shore Bank donates over $14,000 to local band programs.

October 30, 2019

West Shore Bank donates over $14,000 to local band programs. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has recently donated $14,500 to local school music programs. The proceeds were raised through food vendor fees and merchandise sales during the 2019 Rhythm & Dunes free concert series. The funds were donated to Mason County Central, Mason County Eastern, and Ludington Area Schools.  “We…

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