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Ludington issues no parking order for two areas.

August 10, 2015
Ludington issues no parking order for two areas.

   By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — There will be a little less parking in the city after City Council approved two traffic control orders Monday during its regular meeting. The two parking spaces on the east side of Ferry Street south of Loomis Street will now be reserved for emergency responders who operate the city’s fire and police boat,…

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Fair begins Tuesday.

August 10, 2015
Fair begins Tuesday.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 2015 Western Michigan Fair kicks off officially Tuesday afternoon. On Monday, 4-H members were already busy showing their animals while the T.J. Schmidt and Company carnival was setting up the midway. Tuesday is Dollar Day with the gates opening at 1 p.m. and the midway opening at 3 p.m. Fair entrance…

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Hit-and-run crash among MSP activity

August 10, 2015
Hit-and-run crash among MSP activity

The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-887-1417 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 50-year-old Ludington man was cited for no operator’s license and failure to report an accident Sunday, Aug. 9, at 12:52 p.m. following hit-and-run…

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Sheriff: Motorist stuck in the ditch arrested for third-offense drunk driving

August 10, 2015
Sheriff: Motorist stuck in the ditch arrested for third-offense drunk driving

The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-887-1417 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. HAMLIN TWP — A 48-year-old Ionia man was arrested for a felony of third-offense drunk driving Sunday, Aug. 9, at 1:09 a.m. after the Mason County Sheriff’s Office…

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Fire damages vehicles, garage in Riverton.

August 8, 2015
Fire damages vehicles, garage in Riverton.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Chris and Norm Sanford had an enjoyable day showing their 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS at the Onekama Days car show. Norm spent years restoring the car, which the two drove on their honeymoon in September 1970. They returned from the car show to their home at 2233 S. Lister Road and Norm took…

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