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Cameras in public restrooms create splash

August 28, 2013

LUDINGTON — There has been much splashing around social media the last day about cameras in public restrooms in Ludington. The topic was raised by Ludington resident Tom Rotta, who spoke about his concerns about the cameras during the public comment portion of Monday’s Ludington City Council meeting. During that meeting Rotta presented photographs of cameras in the James Street…

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State police investigating credit card fraud

August 28, 2013
State police investigating credit card fraud

HART — The Michigan State Police Hart Post is currently investigating multiple credit card frauds that have occurred at various locations from Grand Rapids to Lansing. The victim resides in the coverage area of the Hart post, which includes Mason, Oceana, Newaygo and Lake counties, according to Sgt. Andrew Ambrose. Anyone with information on the suspects should contact Sgt. Scott…

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Scottville man arrested in Oceana

August 28, 2013

HART – Randy W. Hammond, 36, of Scottville has been charged with felonies for allegedly stealing a 1970s Chevy Nova and a number of other items from an Oceana County residence. Mlive.com reported a warrant has been signed for Hammond’s arrest. Hammond has been charged with two counts of breaking and entering, two counts of larceny and as a habitual…

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Hospital will host open house Thursday

August 27, 2013
Hospital will host open house Thursday

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Earlier today I had the opportunity to take a tour of the nearly complete expansion at Memorial Medical Center. The nearly $15 million expansion and renovation includes several components that take the 45-year-old facility well into the 21st century. Let’s take a walk inside: The main entrance, and the new separate entrance to the…

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Marina owner calls for historic fishing district, dredging

August 27, 2013

LUDINGTON – Business owner Jessica Karboske spoke to Ludington City Council Monday night requesting the city consider making the marinas of South Washington Avenue a historic bayou basin fishing district. Jessica and her husband, Ray, own Ray’s Auto-Marine on South Washington Avenue. The bayou is located east of the Washington Avenue bridge. For many years sediment has been building at…

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