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Ludington man pleads guilty to resisting police, drug charges

April 8, 2014
Ludington man pleads guilty to resisting police, drug charges

LUDINGTON — A 23-year-old Ludington man charged with resisting and obstructing three area law enforcement officers, and possession of marijuana and methadone, pleaded guilty today in 51st Circuit Court. Carl Lee Herring was arrested Feb. 20, 2014 by Ludington Police Department during an incident at 210 E. Loomis St. Herring told Judge Richard Cooper that he was staying at that…

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MCC forensics competes in regionals, off to state

April 8, 2014
MCC forensics competes in regionals, off to state

SCOTTVILLE –Mason County Central High School forensics team recently competed in regionals on March 27. As a result, the team will bring 23 events with 29 students to the state finals in May at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. “I’m very proud of this year’s team,” Coach Tom Richert said. 1st place Regional champs were: Silja Backmann, Ashleigh Mccabe, Abbie…

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Fire department holds the key to saving your business

April 8, 2014
Fire department holds the key to saving your business

LUDINGTON — Have you ever thought about how the fire department gains access to a commercial building during an emergency? There is always the option of breaking in the door, but that’s often an unnecessary procedure, especially when the call is often a false alarm. Businesses often register authorized personnel, known as a key holder, who have the ability to…

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Victory preschool registration nights

April 8, 2014

VICTORY TWP. — Mason County Central Schools’ Victory Early Childhood Development will be holding Great Start Readiness Program preschool registration this month. Dates are Thursday, April 17, 6 p.m., at Scottville Elementary on West Maple Street in Scottville and Thursday, April 24, 6 p.m., at Victory Early Childhood Center on North Stiles Road. All preschool children must be 4-years-old by…

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Hospital volunteers recognized; helistop has record use in March

April 8, 2014
Hospital volunteers recognized; helistop has record use in March

LUDINGTON — Many organizations rely on volunteers and their service is being recognized this week (April 6-12) during National Volunteer Week. Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is one area organization with a particularly active volunteer group. The hospital’s137 volunteers work in virtually every department, staff the gift shop, and hold fundraisers throughout the year to finance enhancements they donate to the…

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