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Ludington man arrested for attempted home invasion

November 9, 2015
Ludington man arrested for attempted home invasion

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. AMBER TWP. — A 42-year-old Ludington man was arrested for attempted home invasion and on an outstanding parole violation warrant after Mason County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a…

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Hunting not allowed on most Consumers property.

November 9, 2015

JACKSON – Consumers Energy is reminding hunters making plans to tag a deer on Michigan’s Nov. 15 firearm opener that hunting is not allowed on its property, with the exception of certain hydro properties in the northern Lower Peninsula, not the Ludington Pumped Storage Facility.  “Safety is our No. 1 priority along our 98,000 miles of rights of way,” said Mike…

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Shelby Soberalski crowned Miss Ludington Area 2016.

November 7, 2015
Shelby Soberalski crowned Miss Ludington Area 2016.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP –Shelby Soberalski was crowned Miss Ludington Area 2016 Saturday during the scholarship pageant held at West Shore Community College Center Stage Theater. The 22-year-old Ferris State University student platform is Autism and Mental Health Awareness. She was among five women from Mason, Manistee and Oceana counties to compete. Sara Slade was first runner up. “It feels unreal and…

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Rear-end crash on avenue sends two to hospital.

November 6, 2015
Rear-end crash on avenue sends two to hospital.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — A two vehicle rear end crash on Ludington Avenue sent two people to the hospital early Friday evening. The crash occurred about 6 p.m. when a Ford Escape, driven by a 55-year-old Ludington woman, was traveling east on Ludington Avenue and was preparing to turn north onto Staffon Street when the vehicle was rear-ended…

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A little girl with a big heart; 7-year-old donates to hospital birthing center.

November 6, 2015
A little girl with a big heart; 7-year-old donates to hospital birthing center.

By Alan Neushwander, Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Maddie Boerema, 7, had only made it a couple of steps into the family birthing center at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital when she heard the cries of a newborn baby. “It sounds so cute,” she said with excitement.  With a smile from ear to ear, Maddie ran down the hall as an obstetrics…

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