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Suspect shoots school windows with B-B gun.

November 21, 2018

Suspect shoots school windows with B-B gun. #OceanaCountyCrime PENTWATER – The Pentwater Police Department is searching for a suspect who allegedly shot the Pentwater Public Schools’ windows with a B-B gun and broke out nearby vehicle windows, according to Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum. The suspect is a white male with a beard and is believed to be driving a…

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MCC Upper Elementary students raise nearly $1,000 for Shop with a Cop. 

November 20, 2018

MCC Upper Elementary students raise nearly $1,000 for Shop with a Cop.  SCOTTVILLE — Students at Mason County Central Upper Elementary recently raised $970.36 for Shop with a Cop through a “Thanksgiving thankfulness project.” Students raised money by participating in a coin drive for one week. After the drive, each class walked to West Shore Bank in downtown Scottville where…

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Homeless shelter in need of more volunteers.

November 20, 2018

  Homeless shelter in need of more volunteers. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Hospitality In the Name of Christ (INC), a winter emergency homeless shelter for men, has entered into its ninth season. Located in the former Bethany Lutheran Church (now the Salvation Army) at 1101 S. Madison St., the program relies on volunteers to keep going. While most…

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Ludington library honors prisoners of war, Medal of Honor recipient. 

November 19, 2018

Ludington library honors prisoners of war, Medal of Honor recipient.  LUDINGTON — Plaques were recently installed at the east entrance of the Mason County District Library Ludington branch, honoring soldiers from Mason County who were prisoners of war, along with Medal of Honor recipient William R. Charette.  The new plaques complement a larger Fallen Heroes plaque installed in 2014, honoring those county service…

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Giving thanks to Scottville’s seniors. 

November 19, 2018

  Giving thanks to Scottville’s seniors.  SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Optimist Club held its 40th annual senior Thanksgiving meal on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. Over 100 area seniors were provided a free meal. Employees from Mason County Central Food Service volunteered their time to prepare and serve the meal. Music was provided by John Marek and Boyd and Linda Stark.…

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