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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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Hospital to host event to help navigate Affordable Care Act.

December 1, 2015
Hospital to host event to help navigate Affordable Care Act.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital will hold a free event to help people enroll for health care insurance coverage under the federal health care law, also known as the Affordable Care Act. The event will be held Saturday, December 5, from 11 am to 3 pm in the hospital’s main lobby.   Certified enrollment experts…

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