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School closings, Jan. 7, 2015.

January 7, 2015
School closings, Jan. 7, 2015.

School closings are sponsored by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville, Manistee and Ludington. This post may be updated. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2014, the following schools are closed: – Ludington Area Schools – Mason County Central – Mason County Eastern – West Shore ESD – Ludington Area Catholic – Covenant Christian – Walkerville – Hart – Shelby – Pentwater –…

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Plummer takes on additional role at college.

January 6, 2015
Plummer takes on additional role at college.

VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College has announced a change in focus for Dr. Rick Plummer, beginning the winter semester, which begins next week. Plummer has been released from his teaching duties, but will continue to serve as Division Chair for Arts and Humanities and as Director of the Performing Arts Series.  His release time will be spent working with Thomas…

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Crashes galore with winter’s return, including plow vs. power pole

January 6, 2015
Crashes galore with winter’s return, including plow vs. power pole

AMBER TWP. — A snowplow vs. power pole crash caused a power line to go down across US-10 Monday, Jan. 5, shortly after 10 a.m.. No injuries were reported in the private-property crash in the 4400 block of West US-10 involving a 43-year-old Ludington man plowing snow out of a driveway. Other Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity from Monday, Jan.…

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DNR offers free fishing weekend

January 6, 2015

The Department of Natural Resources’ annual Winter Free Fishing Weekend is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 14, and Sunday, Feb. 15. That weekend residents and non-residents alike can fish Michigan waters without a license, though all other fishing regulations still apply. Michigan has celebrated the Winter Free Fishing Weekend every year since 1994 as a way to promote awareness of the…

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Deputies seek warrant for fleeing suspect

January 5, 2015
Deputies seek warrant for fleeing suspect

SHERIDAN TWP. — A warrant is being requested for a 25-year-old Fountain man for domestic assault and tampering with a telecommunications device after deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 2400 block of 21st Street regarding an assault Saturday, Jan. 3, at 6:16 p.m. The suspect fled on foot before deputies arrived. The following is MCSO activity over the…

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