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Police seeking arrest warrant for alleged window peeper.

February 24, 2016
Police seeking arrest warrant for alleged window peeper.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington Police Department is seeking a warrant for the arrest of a Fountain man after he apparently confessed to a series of window peeping incidents over the last several months. The suspect was found after LPD received a complaint Tuesday by Ludington resident Brandon Martinez. Martinez also posted a video on his Facebook page…

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Students finding success at Spartan Academy.

February 24, 2016
Students finding success at Spartan Academy.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — When Journey High School closed its doors at the end of last school year, Mason County Central Schools formed Spartan Academy, offering an alternative program of its own. Enrollment in the year-round program has exceeded school officials’ expectations and they have plans to continue the program. “When Journey announced it was closing its doors,…

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Cigarette smuggling scheme goes up in smoke.

February 24, 2016
Cigarette smuggling scheme goes up in smoke.

LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested a 19-year-old Detroit man on a seven-count felony warrant Tuesday, Feb. 23, following a two-month investigation involving the illegal sale of cigarettes; stealing ATM (automated teller machine) cards; and identity theft. MCSO also has the same seven-count warrant for another 19-year-old Detroit man who remains at large, according to a press release…

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Scottville woman arrested for failing to appear in child support case.

February 24, 2016
Scottville woman arrested for failing to appear in child support case.

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old Scottville woman was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 1:28 p.m. in the 4800 block of W. US 10 on an outstanding failure to appear warrant in reference to unpaid child support totaling $2,079. Other local law enforcement activity Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016 includes: – 1:26 a.m., (Michigan State…

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MOPS group donates to food pantry.

February 24, 2016
MOPS group donates to food pantry.

LUDINGTON — Members of MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)/MOMSnext recently collected over 730 food items to be donated to the Mason County Salvation Army food pantry. Shown are the members who collectively donated the largest amount, 250. The mothers support group meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Cornerstone Baptist Church from 9 to 11 a.m. with childcare provided.

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