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LPD sees decrease in calls.

March 20, 2017

LPD sees decrease in calls. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Department responded to 2,394 less calls in 2016 than it did in 2015, according to a report by Police Chief Mark Barnett. Barnett is expected to present the department’s annual report during the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:30 p.m. tonight. The number of…

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Drunk, drugged driving arrests among weekend police activity.

March 20, 2017

Drunk, drugged driving arrests among weekend police activity. #MasonCountyNews   #PoliceNews The following is police activity over the weekend: Friday, March 17, 2017: – 2:37 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 26-year-old Branch woman was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS), US 10 and Reek Road, Custer Township. – 4:50 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, M-116…

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Local farmers talk issues with members of congress during Washington visit.

March 17, 2017

Local farmers talk issues with members of congress during Washington visit. #MasonCountyAgriculture #FarmBureau. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. I had the honor of being one of over 130 farmers to represent the state of Michigan during the Michigan Farm Bureau Washington Legislative Seminar this week in the District of Columbia. We were charged with discussing farm policies with our legislators. Brad…

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James Street Plaza to be redesigned into Legacy Park; fundraiser planned on Badger.

March 17, 2017

James Street Plaza to be redesigned into Legacy Park; fundraiser planned on Badger.  #DowntownLudington. LUDINGTON — The Downtown Ludington Board is planning to enhance the gathering space currently referred to as the James Street Plaza by creating a walk through Ludington’s history and renaming the space Legacy Park. An event is planned in May to raise money for the project.…

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DWLS arrest, assault among recent police activity.

March 17, 2017

DWLS arrest, assault recent among police activity. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, March 15, 2017: – 3 a.m., (Michigan State Police), alarm activation, 3000 block of US 10, Amber Township. Thursday, March 16, 2017: – 12:04 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), vehicle crash, no injuries, East Ludington Avenue and North Harrison Street, City of…

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