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Leah Massie crowned 2017 Miss Ludington Area.

December 3, 2016

Leah Massie crowned 2017 Miss Ludington Area.  #MissLudingtonArea. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Leah Massie, 22, was crowned the 2017 Miss Ludington Area during the annual competition Saturday at West Shore Community College. The 2012 Ludington High School graduate is also a graduate of Grand Valley State University, where she received a bachelor’s degree in social work and…

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Firefighters save Victory home.

December 3, 2016
Firefighters save Victory home.

Firefighters save Victory home. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, editor-in-chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Firefighters and law enforcement were called to 2159 N. Gordon Road Saturday about noon for a house fire. The home owner, Randall McKenney, told sheriff deputies that he was outside wrapping Christmas presents when he discovered smoke coming from the eaves and the area around the chimney. Everyone…

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Police investigate hit-and-run crash.

December 2, 2016

Police investigate hit-and-run crash. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A vehicle, described as a white older Lexus, was involved in a hit-and-run crash Thursday, Dec. 1, at 6:30 p.m. at US 10 and Pere Marquette Highway, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The vehicle reportedly backed into another vehicle and then drove away,” Cole said. No one was…

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Sandcastles Children’s Museum receives historical preservation award.

December 1, 2016

Sandcastles Children’s Museum receives historical preservation award. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Sandcastles Children’s Museum was awarded the Mason County Historical Society’s 2016 Henry and Elizabeth Haskell Historical Presevation Award during the organization’s annual meeting Thursday at the United Methodist Church of Ludington. The award was given for the museum’s restoration of its 125 year-old building at…

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CSC tops 79th District Court arraignments.

December 1, 2016

CSC tops 79th District Court arraignments. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Felony – Steven John Ziemkoski, 49, of 607 Seventh St., Ludington, was arrested Nov. 22 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and fourth-offense habitual offender. Preliminary hearing:…

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