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Police seek warrant for Scottville man who fled from deputy

May 1, 2023

Police seek warrant for Scottville man who fled from deputy VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A warrant is being sought for a 38-year-old Scottville man after he failed to stop his vehicle and fled through a field and on foot from a deputy who attempted to pull him over Sunday, April 30, shortly after 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Dewey and…

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Riverton Fire Department pancake dinner scheduled for May 13

April 30, 2023

Riverton Fire Department pancake dinner scheduled for May 13 RIVERTON — Riverton Fire Department will hold its annual pancake breakfast fundraiser from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 13, at Riverton Township Hall, 2104 W. Hawley Road.  The event is a major fundraiser for the fire department with proceeds helping to offset costs not covered by the Mason County…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted April 29, 2023

April 29, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted April 29, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Bradley Curtis Drake, 26; first degree criminal sexual conduct (victim under age 13); arrested Jan. 1, 2021 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned April 21; probable cause hearing: May 3; bail: none listed.…

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Nadia Grierson wins local ProLife Oratory Contest

April 28, 2023

Nadia Grierson wins local ProLife Oratory Contest Nadia Grierson of Ludington was the recent winner of the Mason/Oceana/Manistee ProLife Oratory contest. She spoke on euthanasia and the negative effects it has had in other countries such as Canada. Grierson will go on to compete at the statewide Michigan Right to Life Oratory competition on May 20 in Charlotte. 

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Dock repairs

April 27, 2023

Dock repairs Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Personnel of Lake Michigan Carferry continue to prepare the SS Badger for its 2023 season, which begins May 18. Those repairs include some dock maintenance. The company is celebrating the ship’s 70th anniversary this year.  

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