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Sandcastle’s Children’s Museum launches construction exhibit.

May 7, 2019

LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum is opening a new exhibit called “Building Foundations” beginning this Friday, May 10, 2019. The exhibit was built in partnership with Hardman Construction of Amber Township.  The new exhibit focuses on hands-on activities to help children understand an important concept in the construction field, having a strong foundation. Features of the exhibit include a crane…

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CSC case against Ludington man heads to trial.

May 7, 2019

CSC case against Ludington man heads to trial. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A criminal sexual conduct (CSC) case against a 40-year-old Ludington man is headed to trial next month in 51st Circuit Court. John Shannon Sayles, of 106 S. Staffon St., is charged with first-degree CSC and second-degree CSC. According to Ludington Police Dept. Capt. Mike Harrie,…

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Krieger appointed to county commission.

May 7, 2019

Krieger appointed to county commission. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Nick Krieger was appointed to the Mason County Board of Commissioners during a special meeting Monday evening. The District 1 seat was left vacant following the death of Commissioner Wally Taranko in April. Krieger, a Democrat, and John Kreinbrink, a Republican, were the two applicants. Krieger will hold the…

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Learning about pet adoption.

May 7, 2019

Learning about pet adoption.  LUDINGTON — On Friday, May 3, volunteers from Mason County PAWS visited Metalworks to give employees an opportunity to view cats and dogs that are looking for homes. The event was part of Metalworks’ community awareness week, which brings in various community members to meet with employees. Metalworks employee Sally Marcoux coordinated the event with Jacklyn…

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Masons to hold benefit Swiss steak dinner Wednesday.

May 7, 2019

Masons to hold benefit Swiss steak dinner Wednesday.  LUDINGTON — Pere Marquette #299 Free and Accepted Masons will hold a benefit Swiss steak dinner on Wednesday, May 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Masonic lodge, located at 108 W. Ludington Ave. (enter from the back, above Evergreen Natural Foods). Proceeds will benefit the Masons’ scholarship fund.  Cost is…

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