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Drain commissioner to speak at Tea Party meeting.

May 4, 2016

AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Ludington Area Tea Party will hold its regular monthly general meeting on Thursday May 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the Gospel Light Baptist Church, 105 N. Dennis Rd, Ludington. Featured speaker will be Mason County Drain Commissioner Jim Riffle. He will explain the responsibilities of drain commissioner and give an update on the condition of Mason County drains.…

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WSCC nursing students complete collaborative effort with Newaygo Co. medical facilities.

May 4, 2016
WSCC nursing students complete collaborative effort with Newaygo Co. medical facilities.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Twelve local residents have recently completed a seven-week certified nurse aid (CNA) course in a first of a kind collaborative effort.  The course was conducted in partnership with Newago County Medical Care Facility, Michigan Works West Central, and West Shore Community College. The class was designed to meet a local employment need for certified nurse aids and…

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Dodgeball tourney will support Special Olympics.

May 4, 2016

LUDINGTON — A dodgeball tournament is being held this Friday, May 6, 2016, at Ludington High School’s Hawley Gymnasium  to benefit Area 24 Special Olympics. Admission to the event is free with donations accepted at the door. Cost to play is $160 minimum donation per team with six to eight players per team. Minimum age to play is 14. All…

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LHS student wins congressional district art competition.

May 4, 2016
LHS student wins congressional district art competition.

GRAND HAVEN – Ludington High School student Ruby Henrickson recently won the 2016 Congressional Art Competition for Michigan’s Second Congressional District for her oil painting titled “Static”. Congressman Bill Huizenga met with the top 10 finalists Monday evening at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum in Grand Haven to announce the winner of this year’s competition. “Congratulations to Ruby on winning the…

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Drivers from PM Hwy. crash arraigned; 1 faces felony for OWI 3rd offense.

May 3, 2016
Drivers from PM Hwy. crash arraigned; 1 faces felony for OWI 3rd offense.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — The two men involved in a two vehicle crash on South Pere Marquette Highway Monday night were arraigned by the Mason County Magistrate Tuesday afternoon in 79th District Court.  Andrew Lawrence Barrette, 53, 105 W. Melendy St., Ludington, has been charged with a felony of operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol…

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