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Man, 74, sent to prison for amphetamine delivery.

December 6, 2016

Man, 74, sent to prison for amphetamine delivery. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 74-year-old Victory Township man was sentenced to one-and-a-half to 14 years in prison Tuesday, Dec. 6, in 51st Circuit Court for second-offense delivery/manufacture of amphetamine. Albert Charles Padgett, of 3671 N. Stiles Rd., wept as he told Judge Susan K. Sniegowski that he…

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New pediatric nurse practitioner joins Ludington practice

December 6, 2016

New pediatric nurse practitioner joins Ludington practice #MasonCountyHealth LUDINGTON — Access to pediatric care increased in the Ludington area this week as Erin Ross, a certified pediatric nurse practitioner joined Spectrum Health’s Ludington pediatrics office. Ross has extensive educational credentials, having earned bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from Northern Illinois University, her master’s…

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Hospital employees donate to Shop with a Cop.

December 6, 2016
Hospital employees donate to Shop with a Cop.

Hospital employees donate to Shop with a Cop.  #MasonCountyCares. LUDINGTON — The Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital clinical quality department recently presented a donation of $325 to the Shop with a Cop program. Shop with a Cop is an opportunity for children-in-need to buy some Christmas presents for family members. They are helped by a local law enforcement officer during a night…

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Parolee arrested for shoplifting at Walmart.

December 6, 2016

Parolee arrested for shoplifting at Walmart. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 28-year-old Manistee man was arrested by Mason County sheriff deputies Monday, Dec. 5, at 6:09 p.m. for retail fraud (shoplifting) and parole violation following an investigation of a reported theft from Walmart Supercenter, 4854 US 10, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Other police activity Monday, Dec.…

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County recount takes place Friday.

December 6, 2016
County recount takes place Friday.

County recount takes place Friday.  #MasonCountyElection. LUDINGTON — The Presidential Election recount takes place in Mason County Friday, beginning at 9 a.m., in the lower level of Ludington City Hall, 400 S. Harrison Street. The recount is open to the public. County Clerk Cheryl Kelly said she expects observers from both major political parties. However, she said she has not…

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