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911 informational meetings

July 10, 2014

Mason-Oceana 911 has scheduled four public meetings to present information regarding the August 5, 2014 ballot new millage request for 0.14 mils for 6 years.  The meetings will feature a 1 hour presentation highlighting 911’s day to day operations and a discussion of future funding.  Audience questions will be encouraged. “Few people see or understand what we do inside Mason-Oceana…

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Paragliders uninjured after crash

July 10, 2014
Paragliders uninjured after crash

LUDINGTON — A paraglider and his co-pilot were safe after they crash landed near the end of South James Street Thursday night. The two men told Ludington police that they were running out of fuel while heading west near the SS Badger. They turned around and crashed into a row of pine trees. Ludington Police Dept., Ludington Fire Dept. and…

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Water service restored

July 10, 2014

LUDINGTON — City employees have repaired the 20-inch water main damaged earlier today by a utility contractor. The water main at the intersection of Robert and Filer streets was damaged and caused loss of water services for portions of the city. There is still damage to the roadway and part of South Robert St., just north of West Filer St.…

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Water main break

July 10, 2014
Water main break

LUDINGTON — The city’s 20-inch water main was hit by a contractor working in the area of Robert and Filer streets this morning.  The Department of Public Works is on-site working to shut the water off and make the necessary repair. Until the repair is made, residents in the area may experience low water pressure. There is a considerable amount…

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GR man arrested owing over $60,000 in child support

July 10, 2014

AMBER TWP. — A 40-year-old Grand Rapids man was arrested Wednesday afternoon by Mason County sheriff deputies on two outstanding warrants, including one felony child neglect from the Michigan Attorney General’s office and a civil child support warrant out of Kent County. Bond for the AG complaint is $60,000 while the Kent County complaint was $15,155 and $60,319 owed in…

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