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Sherman Twp. man arrested in connection to teen’s death; searching for second suspect.

January 17, 2018

Sherman Twp. man arrested in connection to teen’s death; searching for second suspect. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — A 52-year-old Sherman Township man was arrested Tuesday in the 3000 block of North Tuttle Road in connection to the Oct. 6, 2017 traffic crash death of 16-year-old Henry MacDougall of Ludington. The man was arrested on a two…

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Ludington man arrested on assault, kidnapping charges in Ottawa County.

January 17, 2018

Ludington man arrested on assault, kidnapping charges in Ottawa County. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. OTTAWA COUNTY — A 29-year-old Ludington man was arrested Jan. 11 by the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office on several charges. Jason Matthew Kapala was charged with kidnapping/domestic assault- unlawful imprisonment, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, felonious assault, and habitual offender,…

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Crash temporarily closed Scottville Rd.

January 17, 2018

Crash closes Scottville Rd. temporarily. AMBER TWP. — A two vehicle crash temporarily closed Scottville Road at the US 31 bypass Wednesday morning. The crash occurred when a southbound Jeep Nitro, driven by a 60-year-old Bear Lake woman attempted to make a left-hand turn into Scottville Road from US 31 and collided with a northbound Jeep Laredo, driven by a…

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Health department urges people to get flu vaccinations.

January 17, 2018

Health department urges people to get flu vaccinations. District Health Department #10, which represents this area, has sent out a press release urging people to get a flu virus vaccination. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness that can cause mild to severe infection in the nose, throat, and lungs. In some cases, serious flu-related complications, like pneumonia, can lead…

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Humankind series continues at WSCC.

January 17, 2018

Humankind series continues at WSCC. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — This semester, West Shore Community College’s Humankind Series is continuing its exploration of the parallels between Sub-Saharan Africa and western Michigan and will focus on farming and agriculture, health, arts, and culture. The series will open with a new exhibit on Monday, Jan. 22, in the Manierre Dawson Gallery. “African Textiles and Beadwork: Color and…

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