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79th District Court arraignments.

February 21, 2018

Recent arraignments include drug charges. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies – Bethany Nicole Ross, 25, of 3829 N. Jebavy Dr., Hamlin Township, was arrested Feb. 16 by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of controlled substance possession. Preliminary exam: March 7 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety.…

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2017 was successful tourist year for Mason County.

February 21, 2018

2017 was successful tourist year for Mason County. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Last year was a banner tourism season for Mason County, with the highest-ever hotel room rental income, increased event attendance, and more visitors to attractions like Ludington State Park and Sandcastles Children’s Museum. The new Port of Ludington Maritime Museum attracted 10,000 visitors since opening in June 2017.…

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Nominations sought for chamber awards.

February 21, 2018

Nominations sought for chamber awards. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Mason County Business of the Year, Mason County Community Service, and Future Five awards. Nominations will be accepted until 5 p.m., Thursday, March 15. “The Annual Dinner is always a wonderful evening honoring and celebrating the great…

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Cast announced for LHS spring play.

February 21, 2018

Cast announced for LHS spring play. LUDINGTON — The Ludington high School drama club will present the play “Dear Edwina” on Wednesday, March 15, Thursday, March 16, and Saturday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 18 at 2 p.m. at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. Under the direction of Chris Plummer, “Dear Edwina” is a heartwarming musical about the joys of…

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FFA and agriscience teach students leadership, hands-on skills.

February 20, 2018

FFA and agriscience teach students leadership, hands-on skills. #FFA #Agriscience By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — This week is FFA week, celebrating the National FFA Organization. The organization is the largest student leadership organization in the United States. It was started as the Future Farmers of America but now entails many other areas of agriculture including natural resources and…

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