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College Night at West Shore on Oct. 5.

September 23, 2015
College Night at West Shore on Oct. 5.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP – Representatives from over 40 colleges, universities and military organizations are coming to help college-bound students plan their futures during the annual “College Night” in the West Shore Community College Recreation Center. The event, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. on Mon., Oct. 5, is designed for high school students, their parents, and anyone interested in comparing a variety of…

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Motorcyclist hospitalized after striking deer

September 23, 2015
Motorcyclist hospitalized after striking deer

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. SUMMIT TWP. — A 32-year-old Ludington man was injured after the motorcycle he was operating struck a deer Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 4:22 a.m. on US-31 near Meisenheimer…

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Living by the Golden Rule; Dep. Lou Mantho retires after 23 years of service.

September 22, 2015
Living by the Golden Rule; Dep. Lou Mantho retires after 23 years of service.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. There are people in this world who have a gift to create positive change in people’s lives.  Lou Mantho is one of those people. For the past 23 years, Lou has served as a Mason County Sheriff’s Office reservist, corrections deputy and marine patrol deputy. The career has been more than a job to him, it’s…

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Habitat for Humanity LudVegas fundraising event is Friday.

September 22, 2015

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Vegas is coming to Ludington this Friday! Habitat for Humanity of Mason County will hold its annual dinner/fundraiser event at Lincoln Hills Golf Club with the theme of LudVegas. The event is one of the organization’s major fundraisers and will raise money for the organization’s Neighborhood Revitalization Program and its A Brush with Kindness program. A Brush with…

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Scottville man faces prison for meth, larceny

September 22, 2015
Scottville man faces prison for meth, larceny

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 25-year-old Scottville man faces seven to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Sept. 22, to operating a meth lab; larceny in a building; and fourth-offense habitual offender. Kenneth James Purple II will be sentenced concurrently on two separate files. One count of possession of clonazepam and…

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