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Memorial is now Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital

October 1, 2013
Memorial is now Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital

LUDINGTON — Memorial Medical Center is now Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The Ludington hospital officially merged with Spectrum Health this morning. New signs are being installed today. “Joining Spectrum Health creates the best possible health care scenario for the people we serve,” said Mark Vipperman, CEO and president of the Ludington hospital. “With improved access to specialty care, assistance with…

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Victory man jailed for statutory rape

October 1, 2013

LUDINGTON — A Victory Township man has been sentenced in 51st Circuit Court to one year in the Mason County Jail for having sex with a 14-year-old girl. Ryan Keith Shurlow, 21, of 3811 N. U.S. 31, Scottville, was arrested July 3 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. From September 2012 to January 2013 he had intercourse with the girl…

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Scottville planning commission to discuss downtown smoking

October 1, 2013

 SCOTTVILLE – The Scottville Planning Commission will discuss smoking in downtown when it meets next week. The topic was placed on the agenda after a downtown merchant addressed City Commission last week. Linda Holden, co-owner of Holden’s Home Emporium, told city commissioners that there are some bad smoking habits downtown “and it does not make the town look very good.”…

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Site-specific state park reservations soon available in ‘shoulder season’

October 1, 2013

Summer campers at Michigan’s state parks have long enjoyed the advantages of site-specific campground reservations, meaning they can reserve a specific campsite at a park and be guaranteed that campsite during their visit. Soon, campers during the “shoulder season” – mid-September to late May – will also enjoy the benefit. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is currently transitioning to…

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Sheriff’s office investigating B&E’s

September 30, 2013

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of breaking and entering incidences that occurred over the weekend. The areas where the incidences occurred include residences: 2700 block of North Lakeshore Drive in Hamlin Township; 6000 block of North Sherman Road in Hamlin Township; 7100 block of East Barothy Road in Branch Township; 3400 block of South Brunson…

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