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West Shore ESD hosts building trades competition.

April 22, 2018

West Shore ESD hosts building trades competition. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — West Shore Educational Service District’s Career & Technical Education program hosted the 12th Annual CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organizations) Building Competition at the ESD’s Rybicki Center Friday, April 20. Participating schools included West Shore ESD, Mecosta-Osceola ISD Career Center, NC RESA Newaygo County Regional Education…

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Recent arraignments include criminal sexual conduct charges. 

April 20, 2018

Recent arraignments include criminal sexual conduct charges.  #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies – Matthew Henry Visscher, 52, of 941 N. Dennis Rd., Amber Township, was arrested March 19 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Case has been bound over…

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State board recommends 337 acre expansion of Ludington State Park.

April 20, 2018

State board recommends 337 acre expansion of Ludington State Park. BATH — The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board has recommended an additional $7.5 million to purchase approximately 337 acres of private land adjacent to Ludington State Park in Hamlin Township. This adds to $5 million previously recommended by the board for acquisition of the land, for a total of…

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79th District Court sentencings.

April 20, 2018

79th District Court sentencings. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Shannon George Courtland, 29, of 2190 N. LaSalle Rd., Amber Township, was found guilty April 10 of assault and battery and was sentenced to three days in jail with credit for three days served; 93 days discretionary jail for…

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GOP candidates speak at Lincoln Day dinner.

April 20, 2018

    GOP candidates speak at Lincoln Day dinner. HAMLIN TOWNHSIP — Several Republicans running for state seats spoke during the annual Mason County Republican Committee Lincoln Day Dinner Thursday at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Speakers included Patrick Colbeck, candidate for the GOP gubernatorial nomination, Jack O’Malley, candidate for 101st House District, and Curt VanderWall, Bruce Rendon, and Ray Franz,…

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