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Vietnam War photographer returns to area for presentation, healing sessions.

March 11, 2015
Vietnam War photographer returns to area for presentation, healing sessions.

VICTORY TWP. — Vietnam veteran and photographer John Hosier, Jr. will be returning to the Ludington area on Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20, to talk about his experiences during the war. Hosier’s photography exhibit, “Through the Eyes” was on display last August during the Mason County Allied Veterans Traveling Wall Project at Ludington City Park. John will hold…

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Habitat for Humanity collecting shoes for fundraiser.

March 11, 2015

AMBER TWP. — Habitat for Humanity of Mason County, in partnership with Community Recycling, is collecting gently used shoes, that will be sent to new owners around the world. From South America and Africa to areas in the United States, the recycled shoes will go to help people and communities in over 50 countries. Through ShoeBox Recycling’s SoleMate Note initiative, recyclers…

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Food pantry receives grant for handicap accessibility.

March 11, 2015
Food pantry receives grant for handicap accessibility.

CUSTER — Caritas Food Pantry recently received a $3,750 grant from the Great Lakes Energy People Fund. The grant money will be used to pour cement at the entrance of the pantry providing handicap accessibility for clients. The pantry is located in the former St. Mary’s School on South Madison Street. In addition to adding accessibility, the cement drive will…

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74-year-old man arrested for drunk driving after alleged reckless driving

March 11, 2015
74-year-old man arrested for drunk driving after alleged reckless driving

The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. CUSTER TWP. — A 74-year-old Sault Sainte Marie man was arrested for operating while intoxicated following a “be on the lookout” for a reckless driver call in the area at US-10 and Poplar Road Thursday,…

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Resisting police yields constant alcohol monitoring

March 10, 2015
Resisting police yields constant alcohol monitoring

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Ludington man will be under constant watch to ensure that he does not drink alcohol through the use of a Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring (SCRAM) unit as part of his sentence for a resisting and obstructing a police officer conviction. Ryan Ray Woods, of 1907 Sugar Grove Rd., was also…

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