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Police handle crashes, thefts.

April 21, 2016
Police handle crashes, thefts.

The following is recent local law enforcement activity, April 18-21, 2016: Monday, April 18, 2016: – 7:18 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), malicious destruction of property (MDOP), S. James St., City of Ludington. – 8:31 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), credit card fraud, victim noticed two unauthorized charges out of the Detroit area on her credit card, 8300 block of West…

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College students receive Microsoft certificates.

April 20, 2016
College students receive Microsoft certificates.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Thirty-five West Shore Community College students have earned a total of 48 industry recognized Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications to help them become career ready. The students participated in the education technology program to help them develop their Microsoft Office skills. According to Dr. Amy Wojciechowski, business division chair, “The Microsoft Office Specialist program gives students in-demand…

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‘Changed man’ in a tether term instead of jail.

April 19, 2016
‘Changed man’ in a tether term instead of jail.

By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Grand Rapids man, who is a former Amber Township resident, provided a tearful apology in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 19, during his sentencing for a felony conviction of receiving and concealing stolen firearms. Phillip Edward Roberts, Jr., who pleaded “no contest” to the charge last month, was sentenced Tuesday to serve seven…

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White Cloud man sentenced to jail, probation in AIDS case.

April 19, 2016
White Cloud man sentenced to jail, probation in AIDS case.

By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 44-year-old White Cloud man was sentenced to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail sentence in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 19, for not disclosing he has AIDS to his sex partner. Gerald Anthony Penn, of 777 Cole Creek Lane, pleaded “no contest” last month to one felony count of…

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Learning about finances at the credit union.

April 19, 2016
Learning about finances at the credit union.

LUDINGTON — Students from the West Shore Educational Service District recently visited Safe Harbor Credit Union to learn how a financial institution works. The tour was part of the Financial Literacy program offered by Safe Harbor in observation of Youth Credit Union Month. The students were from classes taught by Niki Boerema and Kay Ketz. “April is Youth Month here…

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