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Seniors can seek Medicare Advantage plan advice at hospital Saturday.

December 2, 2015

LUDINGTON — Seniors who have questions about enrolling in Medicare Advantage plans can get answers and assistance Saturday, Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The addition of Medicare marketplace counseling is part of the hospital’s Affordable Care Act marketplace counseling event. See related story here. The hospital’s Win With Wellness Senior Life committee, along with…

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Motorist arrested for ‘super drunk’ driving, other charges.

December 2, 2015
Motorist arrested for ‘super drunk’ driving, other charges.

The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. CUSTER TOWNSHIP — A 69-year-old Ludington man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for operating with a high blood alcohol content (BAC) or “super drunk” driving;…

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2 men plead guilty to meth possession.

December 2, 2015
2 men plead guilty to meth possession.

LUDINGTON — Jordan Jacob Stein, 18, of Fremont and Donald Ray Picklesimer III, 24, of Ravenna, recently pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court to one count each of possession of methamphetamine following their arrests by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT). Meth possession is a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and/or a $15,000 fine.…

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College to hold financial aid workshops at area schools.

December 1, 2015
College to hold financial aid workshops at area schools.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Community College’s Financial Aid Office will host a series of financial aid workshops for prospective college students and their families. High school students as well as adults considering going to college are encouraged to attend a workshop. Onekama High School will host a workshop on Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m. The Ludington Area Schools workshop will…

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Inmate sentenced to additional prison time for writing bad checks

December 1, 2015
Inmate sentenced to additional prison time for writing bad checks

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON —A 32-year-old Elwell, Michigan man currently lodged in the Oaks Correctional Facility in Manistee was sentenced Tuesday, Dec. 1, in 51st Circuit Court to 18 months to 14 years in prison for convictions of uttering and publishing and larceny in a building. David Tabber Markham is currently serving a one to 14-year prison term…

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