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Ludington man sentenced to prison for assault. 

May 10, 2022

Ludington man sentenced to prison for assault.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to a maximum of 20 years in prison today, Tuesday, May 10, in 51st Circuit Court.  On March 22, 2022, Brian Keith Blackburn admitted to assaulting a 35-year-old woman and a 13-year-old boy in the 400 block of South Harrison Street…

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Woman sentenced 1 year in jail on drug charges. 

May 10, 2022

Woman sentenced 1 year in jail on drug charges.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Jaralee Chaloux Sobers, 38, of Hamlin Township, was sentenced to serve 12 months in jail, and three months probation on multiple drug charges in 51st Circuit Court Tuesay, May 10, 2022.  Sobers was convicted on three counts including controlled substances – possession of methamphetamine/ecstasy, controlled…

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Man receives jail, probation for stalking. 

May 10, 2022

Man receives jail, probation for stalking.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Clinton Duane Franklin, 45, of Sherman Township, was sentenced to five years probation, along with 12 months in jail, serving 10 months up front — with credit for 190 days served — on the charge of aggravated stalking during proceedings in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 10, 2022. …

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Hospital celebrating Health Care Week with Veggie Van.

May 10, 2022

Hospital celebrating Health Care Week with Veggie Van. LUDINGTON –Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is celebrating Health Care Week, and families across Mason and Oceana Counties are invited to pick up a bag of free healthy produce when the Veggie Van makes stops in Fountain, Ludington and Hart over the next several days. The schedule is as follows: Tuesday, May 10,…

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Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital receives high marks. 

May 10, 2022

Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital receives high marks.  LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital was awarded an ‘A’ in the spring 2022 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing the hospital’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. “I’m very pleased that our physicians and clinical teams have once again been recognized for their commitment to safe…

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