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Armistice Day Storm memorial event planned for Oct. 17.

October 8, 2015

LUDINGTON — On Nov. 11, 1940, one of the worst storms of recorded Great Lakes history struck Lake Michigan, with the most destruction between the Sable points. Known as the Armistice Day Storm, over 140 people died and over 10 ships sank or ran aground. On Oct. 17, 2015 at 7 p.m., the West Michigan Underwater Preserve will host a memorial event…

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Scottville community vision meeting.

October 8, 2015

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Downtown Development Authority is hosting a community vision meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mason County District Library Scottville Branch. The purpose of the meeting is to take a positive approach to finding solutions for the city’s future. If you have thoughts but cannot attend, call or e-mail Melissa Keefer at 231 757-4729 or…

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Vendors wanted for American Legion open house.

October 8, 2015

LUDINGTON — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #76 is holding its annual multi-vendor Fall Open House on Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Tables are available for crafters and direct sales representatives.  Only one vendor per direct selling company. The fee is $20 for the first table, which includes lunch.  There is limited space for a second…

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Repeat shoplifter faces jail sentence

October 7, 2015
Repeat shoplifter faces jail sentence

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 50-year-old Ludington woman faces serving six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail sentence after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Wednesday, Oct. 7, to first-degree retail fraud and second-offense habitual offender. As part of her plea agreement, Laurie Lynne Bell, of 408 N. James St., Apt. 3, will also be…

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Fountain man facing 1 year in jail for CSC

October 7, 2015
Fountain man facing 1 year in jail for CSC

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 21-year-old Fountain man is looking at serving one year in jail after pleading guilty Wednesday, Oct. 7, in 51st Circuit Court to attempted third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Troy Leland Ambrose and James Philbrick Gigante, 49, of Victory Township were arrested by deputies and detectives from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office following…

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