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Former coach’s case now in hands of prosecutor

November 19, 2012
Former coach’s case now in hands of prosecutor

The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has turned over its investigation of a former Mason County Central coach to the prosecutor’s office. Mason County Press first posted this story on Oct. 18 when it received inquiries from several MCC parents. Shortly after posting, we learned the name of the coach, but chose not to release that name unless charges are filed.…

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Saying goodbye to one of Oceana’s bravest

November 18, 2012
Saying goodbye to one of Oceana’s bravest

WEARE TWP. (Oceana Co.) — Dozens of local emergency services personnel paid tribute to Capt. John Thomas Sayles of the Pentwater Fire Dept. Sunday afternoon. The 38-year-old died Wednesday, Nov. 14, as a result of an aortic aneurysm. He is survived by his wife, Melanie, and their three daughters Mercedy, Marissa and Mandi. John was a captain and medical first…

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Luke Rangel: home, hip-hop and the AMA

November 16, 2012
Luke Rangel: home, hip-hop and the AMA

LUDINGTON — Luke Rangel has several split personalities, at least musically speaking. The Mason County native was recently back here from California visiting family and we got a chance to sit down together. The 35-year-old 1995 Mason County Central High School graduate makes his living, based in Southern California, working in the music industry. He is a renowned sound technician…

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Court news, Nov. 16

November 16, 2012

Mason County court news as of Nov. 16, 2012 Key: MCSO: Mason County Sheriff’s Office; LPD: Ludington Police Dept.; SPD: Scottville Police Dept.; MSP: Michigan State Police; Pre: Preliminary Examination or Pre-Trial. B&E: Breaking and Entering; OUIL: Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Liquor; DWLS: Driving While License Suspended.   51st Judicial Circuit Court, Judge Richard Cooper…

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Memorial home care recognized

November 16, 2012
Memorial home care recognized

LUDINGTON – Memorial Medical Center Home Care, the home care agency of the Ludington hospital, has been recognized as among the top 10 percent in the nation in patient satisfaction. The agency provides approximately 10,000 annual patient visits to homes in Mason, Oceana, Manistee and Lake counties. The local home care group received the “Five Star Excellence Award” from Professional…

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