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Alzheimer’s Association walk raises $43K.

September 17, 2018

Alzheimer’s Association walk raises $43K. LUDINGTON — More than 240 people participated in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, September 15 at Waterfront Park in Ludington. Participants raised more than $43,000 to fund Alzheimer’s care, support and research programs. With this year’s totals added in, the Ludington Walk has raised nearly $375,000 since it began in 2001.…

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Drunk driving arrests top police activity.

September 17, 2018

Drunk driving arrests top police activity. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Sept. 14, 2018: – 5:51 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 35-year-old Ludington man was arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI) following a single-vehicle crash, Conrad and Meyers roads, Amber Township. No injuries occurred. – 12:38 p.m., (MCSO), fraud, 6500 block…

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Ludington city Facebook page explains Stearns Park snow fence installation.

September 17, 2018

Ludington city Facebook page explains Stearns Park snow fence installation. LUDINGTON — Last week snow fences were installed on the east side of Stearns Outer Drive in Stearns Park, causing much discussion on social media and also in the community. The City of Ludington posted an explanation for this on its Facebook page on Sept. 11 stating that if the…

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Orange and Black Packs supply food for homeless LASD students.

September 17, 2018

Orange and Black Packs supply food for homeless LASD students. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District has begun a new program called the Orange and Black Pack with the goal of providing weekend meals for students in grades six through twelve who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The Board of Education will hear from the program’s coordinators, Donna…

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Suicide awareness event scheduled for Oct. 4. 

September 14, 2018

Suicide awareness event scheduled for Oct. 4.  LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital and West Michigan Community Mental Health (WMCMH) are hosting a free community event to learn about suicide facts, myths, risk factors and available resources. Lisa Williams, executive director of WMCMH, will be the keynote speaker with a presentation titled, “Destigmatizing Suicide: An Honest Conversation About Suicide.” Additional…

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