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VanderWall votes against state school budget proposal.

May 2, 2017

VanderWall votes against state school budget proposal.  LANSING — State Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) voted against the Michigan House of Representative’s school budget Tuesday, saying the spending blueprint does not support rural students, according to a press release. VanderWall, who represents Mason, Manistee, Benzie and Leelanau counties, said the lack of extra funding for kids in smaller school districts was…

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Man accused of sex crimes against child denies plea offer, scheduled for trial.

May 2, 2017

Man accused of sex crimes against child denies plea offer, scheduled for trial. #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A Ludington man will be going to trial for sex crimes involving a minor. Robert Lee Carr, 33, of 614 E. Dowland St., appeared in 51st Circuit Court today and turned down a plea agreement by the Mason County Prosecutor’s Office,…

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Scottville man pleads to possession of heroin

May 2, 2017

Scottville man pleads to possession of heroin #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A Scottville man pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance, heroin, Tuesday in 51st Circuit Court at the Mason County Courthouse. Eric William Carrol, 33, was arrested March 2, 2017 by the State, Sheriff, Chiefs Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) on US 31 expressway in…

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Police respond to disturbance, assault on Monday.

May 2, 2017

The following is a report of the activity of local law enforcement for Monday, May 1, 2017. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews 3:55 a.m. (Ludington Police Dept.), disturbance, 900 block E. Tinkham Ave., City of Ludington. 4:56 a.m. (LPD), suspicious situation, 600 block East Third St., City of Ludington. 7:02 p.m. (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), assault, 5700 block of Limouze Street, Pere Marquette…

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Hospital north entrance closed Wednesday for construction.

May 2, 2017

Hospital north entrance closed Wednesday for construction.  LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital’s north entrance to the hospital’s parking lot will be closed Wednesday, May 3, due to construction. Patients and visitors of the hospital are being encouraged by hospital officials to use the Ludington Avenue entrance during construction of Lawndale Street which began on March 31. Construction is expected…

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