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Mason County piloting talent pipeline tool 

April 16, 2023

Mason County piloting talent pipeline tool  LUDINGTON — The Chamber Alliance of Mason County plans to pilot an online platform, EmergeSkilled, that will help local employers connect with students from the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career and Technical Education programs. The Chamber is offering a lunch-and-learn event to help employers learn more and provide assistance in signing up for…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted April 16, 2023

April 16, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted April 16, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Michael Thomas Chick, 42; possession of a controlled substance (narcotic/cocaine); arrested March 27 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned April 12; probable cause hearing: April 26; bail: $5,000 personal recognizance. -Mara Lynn Castro-Delgado,…

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Driver attempting to avoid deer in road injured in rollover crash

April 14, 2023

Driver attempting to avoid deer in road injured in rollover crash BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Fountain man received “non-life-threatening injuries” after he reportedly swerved to miss a deer in the road, which caused his vehicle to go off the road and overturn Thursday, April 13, shortly after 6 a.m. on Hansen west of Larson Road, according to Mason County…

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Registration open for Gus Macker tournament

April 14, 2023

Registration open for Gus Macker tournament LUDINGTON — Registration is open for the Gus Macker 3-on-3 charity basketball tournament at Stearns Park. The 31st annual event is set for June 17-18 and will welcome teams from throughout the Midwest to Ludington’s lakeshore. With a Lake Michigan beach backdrop, Ludington will host 35 courts that will line Lakeshore Drive and Stearns…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted April 13, 2023

April 13, 2023

51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted April 13, 2023 LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court by Judge Susan K. Sniegowski: – Travis John Gajewsi, 30, of Grant Township, pleaded guilty Feb. 7, 2023 to delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine and felony firearm and was sentenced April 11, 2023 to 37 months to 20 years in prison…

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