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Library to host science camp.

June 28, 2016

LUDINGTON — Young scientists are invited to ‘Just Imagine’ Science Camp at the Mason County District Library, Ludington branch, 217 East Ludington Avenue. See schedule below. Space is limited for this program and registration is required. The camp is for children who will be entering grades three through six in the fall. Registration forms are available at library branches in Ludington…

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A new day for local agricultural education, WSCC, MSU sign agreement.

June 27, 2016
A new day for local agricultural education, WSCC, MSU sign agreement.

#MasonCountyNews #WestShoreCommunityCollege #MasonCountyAgriculture By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Today, West Shore Community College entered into a formal agreement with Michigan State University to offer two new associate of applied arts and sciences degrees; one in agricultural operations and another in fruit and vegetable management. The partnership allows students to earn a certificate from Michigan State’s Institute of Agricultural…

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Driver who assaulted deputy arraigned on 3 counts.

June 27, 2016
Driver who assaulted deputy arraigned on 3 counts.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Jordan Kenneth Woodring, 27, of 304 S. Rowe St., was arraigned today in 79th District Court with two felonies and a misdemeanor following a Saturday afternoon vehicle crash in Amber Township. See story from Saturday’s MCP. Woodring was charged with assault on a law enforcement officer and resisting and opposing a law enforcement officer, both felonies…

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Drug arrests, crashes keep police busy.

June 27, 2016
Drug arrests, crashes keep police busy.

#MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyPoliceNews  Police activity over the weekend includes: Friday, June 24, 2016: 1:40 a.m.., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, Sugar Grove Rd. east of Reek Rd., Sherman Township. 1:45 p.m., (MCSO), gas drive-off, 5400 block of W. US 10 — Airport EZ Mart, Pere Marquette Township. 3:48 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), larceny, 300 block of W. Ludington…

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Man arrested after fighting deputy in road.

June 25, 2016
Man arrested after fighting deputy in road.

UPDATED By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TWP. — A 27-year-old Ludington man was arrested after he fought a Mason County sheriff deputy in the middle of a road Saturday afternoon. The man was driving his vehicle south on Stiles Road, between Jagger and Hansen roads when the vehicle left the roadway and landed in a ditch. The man then apparently…

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