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5 guns recovered during arrest at Hamlin Twp. residence.

August 8, 2016
5 guns recovered during arrest at Hamlin Twp. residence.

#MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyPoliceNews HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Mason County Sheriff’s deputies recovered five long guns, and a 40-year-old Ludington man was arrested for felon in possession of a firearm following an investigation Friday, Aug. 5, in the 2900 block of Lena Drive, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Deputies responded to a reported disturbance at 6:03 p.m., and a firearm had…

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Blessing those who serve.

August 5, 2016
Blessing those who serve.

  #‎MasonCountyNews‬ ‪#‎LoveLudington‬ LUDINGTON — The annual Blessing of the Badges took place Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, during the final Friday Night Live in Downtown Ludington. A keynote address was delivered by Ray Hasil, director of Mason-Oceana 911 and the blessing was given by Pastor Henrik Lidman of Prayer and Praise Assembly of God Church. Lidman is also chaplain of…

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The Land: Milking camels in Carr Settlement.

August 5, 2016
The Land: Milking camels in Carr Settlement.

#TheLand #MasonCountyAgriculture #MasonCountyPress Our series, The Land, features local stories about local agriculture, one of this area’s top industries.  The series is sponsored by Ludington Beverage Company, a family owned, fourth generation business. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CARR SETTLEMENT — When you think of the diverse agriculture industry in west Michigan, you probably don’t think about camels. But, this little…

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Blessing of the Badges is tonight during FNL.

August 5, 2016
Blessing of the Badges is tonight during FNL.

#MasonCountyHeroes #MasonCountyNews #DowntownLudington #LoveLudington LUDINGTON — Tonight’s grand finale to the 2016 Friday Night Live series will be the annual Blessing of the Badges at 8:15 p.m. During the event, the area’s emergency services personnel — which includes firefighters, police officers, emergency medical technicians, and 911 dispatchers — will receive a blessing by Pastor Henrik Lidman of Prayer and Praise…

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Arraignments include forgery, attempted strangulation, home invasion.

August 5, 2016
Arraignments include forgery, attempted strangulation, home invasion.

#MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyCourtNews By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Felonies – Nicholas James Piehl, 22, 810 N. James St., Ludington, was arrested July 28 by Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of forgery, uttering and publishing (two counts), larceny from a building and habitual offender second offense. Preliminary hearing: August…

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