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Free Soil Schools Alumni Association to hold reunion on July 15

June 28, 2023

Free Soil Schools Alumni Association to hold reunion on July 15 FREE SOIL — The Free Soil Schools Alumni Association will be hosting its All School Reunion on Saturday, July 15 beginning at 2 p.m. Any alumni, former employees, or just friends of the school are invited to attend. The cost for dinner is $12 per person and the last…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted June 28, 2023

June 28, 2023

51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted June 28, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Tony Lamontt James, 30, pleaded guilty Nov. 1, 2022 to delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine and was sentenced June 27, 2023 to four to 30 years in prison with credit for 180 days served in jail…

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Registration now open for Young Eagles event

June 28, 2023

Registration now open for Young Eagles event PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Pilots Association, EAA Chapter 772, will again host its Young Eagles event on Saturday, July 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mason County Airport. The event offers free airplane rides for children ages 8 to 17. Pilots and ground support personnel participating in…

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As American celebrates independence, Ludington native serves aboard Navy’s oldest commissioned warship

June 28, 2023

As American celebrates independence, Ludington native serves aboard Navy’s oldest commissioned warship By Megan Brown, Navy Office of Community Outreach BOSTON – Petty Officer 1st Class Blake Bentz, a Ludington native, is one of nearly 80 sailors celebrating America’s 246 years of independence while serving aboard USS Constitution. Bentz, a 2015 Ludington High School graduate, joined the Navy eight years…

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Shelby State Bank officers receive honors

June 28, 2023

Shelby State Bank officers receive honors SHELBY — Two Shelby State Bank officers were recently recognized by trade organizations for their efforts to advance the banking industry.  Janis Vanderputte vice president, compliance officer, and IT security officer for Shelby State Bank and Jody Brewer, credit officer have both been honored for their contributions to the banking industry and the impact…

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