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Waterfowl hunters can buy duck stamp online starting July 17

July 15, 2014

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, in cooperation with the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service’s Federal Duck Stamp Office, will offer the federal migratory bird hunting stamp – also known as the Duck Stamp – for purchase online at www.mdnr-elicense.com starting Thursday, July 17. The Federal Duck Stamp, required annually for all migratory waterfowl hunters age 16 or older, will cost $17. It…

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Man accused of raping minor turns down plea agreement

July 15, 2014
Man accused of raping minor turns down plea agreement

LUDINGTON — A 20-year-old man accused of raping a 10-year-old boy appeared in 51st Circuit Court today. William Joseph Handshoe, 20, no address listed, was arrested June 6 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on four felony counts of criminal sexual conduct, first degree, with a minor under 13-years-old by a perpetrator over 17-years-old. Criminal sexual conduct first degree involves…

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Dr. Simon’s medical practice joins Spectrum Health

July 15, 2014

The medical practice of Kerry Simon, MD, an office with deep community roots, will become part of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital (SHLH) effective July 14.  As with other family practices that have joined the hospital and the Spectrum Health system, the office will officially be known as Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Family Medicine. The agreement was signed Monday evening by Dr. Simon…

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Deputies seek warrant for sex offender registration violation

July 15, 2014

LUDINGTON — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office have requested a warrant for the arrest of a 31-year-old Ludington man for a sex offender registration violation. The request was made Monday morning. Other activity of the MCSO for Monday, July 14, 2014 included: – 9 a.m.: Larceny, 7400 block of South LaSalle Rd., Riverton Twp. – 10:03 a.m.: Identity theft,…

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Today’s weather: Cold and wet

July 15, 2014
Today’s weather: Cold and wet

The weather report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Tuesday, July 15, 2014. Cloudy with temperatures steady near the upper 50s. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight: A shower or two around the area early, then partly cloudy overnight. Low 52F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. Sunset: 9:26 p.m.…

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