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Momentum Pitch Night is Thursday

May 22, 2023

Momentum Pitch Night is Thursday LUDINGTON — Five finalists will present their business ideas during the Momentum Business Plan Competition on Thursday, May 25 at Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St. The contest is set to begin at 5:30 p.m., and the public is invited to attend free of charge. One winner will take home a…

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CVB seeking volunteers for downtown Ludington visitors’ center

May 22, 2023

CVB seeking volunteers for downtown Ludington visitors’ center LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is seeking volunteers to staff the downtown Ludington visitors center. Volunteers will assist tourists with information on resources and attractions in Mason County. “This is such an important role to play in our community, as our volunteers are some of the first faces…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted May 21, 2023

May 21, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted May 21, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Melinda Rae Kalis, 52; possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy); arrested May 12 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned May 14; probable cause hearing: May 24; bail: $10,000 cash. -Christina Lynne Barton, 60;…

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Sheridan Township man injured in motorcycle crash

May 20, 2023

Sheridan Township man injured in motorcycle crash BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 60-year-old Sheridan Township man was seriously injured Saturday evening after the motorcycle he was riding struck a deer. The crash occurred in the 1500 block of South Walhalla Road, south of Barothy Road. The man was riding a Victory motorcycle northbound when the crash occurred. He was transported by…

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Motorcycle crash, Walhalla Road

May 20, 2023

TRAFFIC ALERT: Motorcycle crash, Walhalla Road BRANCH TOWNSHIP (9:25 p.m.) — Report of a motorcycle crash, Walhalla and Barothy roads. Injuries reported.

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