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ESD breaks ground on remodel, expansion.

April 4, 2017

ESD breaks ground on remodel, expansion. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Educational Service District broke ground today on a $2.5 million expansion and upgrade to its facility located at 2130 W. US 10-31. The construction cost will address general building maintenance needs, constructing new state-of-the-art classroom space, remodeling and relocating offices to increase student…

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Baldwin man faces jail for 5 convictions, including resisting police.

April 4, 2017

Baldwin man faces jail for 5 convictions, including resisting police. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old Baldwin man initially facing 10 criminal charges pleaded guilty to five charges during a final conference hearing Tuesday, April 4, in 51st Circuit Court. Mark Edward Dekle, of 8327 W. Hollyhock Ave., faces serving nine months in jail of a one-year…

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Farm Bureau program will address change on the farm.

April 4, 2017

Farm Bureau program will address change on the farm. Featuring speakers Kevin Eikenberry and Carlos Alvarado. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The agricultural industry has seen some major changes over the past several decades, but one of the things that remains a constant is the fact that the majority of farms in the United States are family owned.…

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Local prom dress distribution to be held.

April 4, 2017

Local prom dress distribution to be held.  LUDINGTON — A prom dress distribution event will be held on Monday, April 17 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 501 E. Danaher St. Multiple dresses in various sizes, styles, lengths, and colors will be available for free to local girls who want to attend their junior/senior prom. Last year,…

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Hospital receives patient safety award.

April 4, 2017

Hospital receives patient safety award.  LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital was recently awarded the Healthgrades  2017 Patient Safety Excellence Award, a designation that recognizes superior performance in hospitals that have prevented the occurrence of  serious, potentially avoidable complications for patients during hospital stays. The distinction places Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital among the top 10% of all short-term acute care…

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