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Baldwin man arrested for drunk driving

July 8, 2014

LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old Baldwin man was arrested Monday evening for the felony of operating a vehicle while intoxicated third offense and driving while license suspended third offense. The arrest occurred during a traffic stop at Ludington Ave. and Madison St. in the City of Ludington at 6:54 p.m. Other activity of the MCSO for Monday, July 7, 2014 included:…

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Scottville commission tables ORV discussion; wants more public input

July 7, 2014

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  SCOTTVILLE — Three months ago the Scottville City Commission was asked to consider passing an Off Road Vehicle ordinance. The commission sent out surveys in the city’s newsletter, asking for feedback from residents. Only 34 people responded. Of those, 20 were in favor and 14 were against. The majority of those in favor stated there would…

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Man relieving himself lands in jail; several arrested over weekend

July 7, 2014
Man relieving himself lands in jail; several arrested over weekend

LUDINGTON — A 46-year-old Flushing man chose to relieve himself in the wrong place at the wrong time last Thursday evening and ultimately ended up in jail. Mason County Sheriff’s Office marine patrol along with U.S. Coast Guard personnel were at the Ludington Municipal Marina at 11:58 July 3 investigating a boater under the influence of alcohol. While conducting the…

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New garbage pickup schedule in Scottville

July 7, 2014

SCOTTVILLE — Beginning July 1, Republic Services became the City of Scottville’s new waste hauler. City Manager Amy Williams reminds residents that the waste hauler has a different pickup schedule than the previous hauler and residents would have their trash and recycling out on the curb no later than 7 a.m. of waste haul day, which is Tuesday. Trash should…

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Happy Independence Day! Pure Ludington.

July 4, 2014
Happy Independence Day! Pure Ludington.

Photo by Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — Another amazing Freedom Festival, organized by the Ludington Area Jaycees, ended with a bang Friday night. Slightly cool temperatures and still winds made for a perfect evening. The SS Badger just outside of the harbor also added to the excitement of Mason County’s celebration of America’s independence. For more photos, go to www.Facebook.com/MasonCountyPress

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