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New organization raising funds to help homeless

December 7, 2023

New organization raising funds to help homeless EDEN TOWNSHIP — A newly formed non-profit organization is raising funds to help provide shelter for area homeless. Helping Others Prosper was formed by Heidi Oliver. “We created this organization to start addressing the homeless and affordable housing issues in Mason County,” Oliver, who is the organization director, said. “We are a small…

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Vehicular homicide case bound over to circuit court

December 6, 2023

Vehicular homicide case bound over to circuit court Argument led to man allegedly running wife over with car By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — An argument during a ride home from the casino led to the death of 45-year-old Melissa Casterman-Medacco, who the prosecution alleges was run over by a car driven by her husband of 16 years, Mark…

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Lantern hikes at Ludington State Park begin Saturday

December 6, 2023

Lantern hikes at Ludington State Park begin Saturday HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The first of six scheduled lantern lit walks this winter at Ludington State Park will take place Saturday, Dec. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. A holiday touch will be provided by music in the warming shelter at the beginning of the lantern lit trail. People are invited to…

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Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash on Jebavy Drive

December 6, 2023

Traffic Alert: Vehicle crash on Jebavy Drive HAMLIN TOWNSHIP (10 a.m.) — Emergency personnel are on scene of a single vehicle rollover crash near the intersection of Jebavy Drive and Fisher Road. There are no injuries but the crash has caused a traffic hazard.  

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13th Ludington ball drop is New Year’s Eve

December 6, 2023

13th Ludington ball drop is New Year’s Eve LUDINGTON — The 13th Pure Ludington New Year’s Eve ball will take place on Sunday, Dec. 31 in downtown Ludington. Festivities kick off at 9 p.m. on Ludington Avenue where participants can enjoy music, a beer tent, and the ball drop. The lit ball will be dropped at the stroke of midnight,…

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