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Legacy Plaza restrooms closed due to vandalism

February 8, 2023

Legacy Plaza restrooms closed due to vandalism LUDINGTON — The City of Ludington has closed the restrooms at Legacy Plaza for repairs due to vandalism. According to a post on the city’s Facebook page, baby changing stations were broken off the wall as well as locks on doors, stall doors, and soap dispensers. This is the second occurrence of vandalism…

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Stand-off suspects arraigned

February 7, 2023

Stand-off suspects arraigned LUDINGTON — The three suspects involved in a police stand-off Sunday have been arraigned. On Sunday, Feb. 5, Mason County sheriff’s deputies and Michigan State Police troopers negotiated with the three suspects for an hour before they were arrested in the 7800 block of East Chickasaw Trail, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The suspects were…

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Sheriff’s deputies busy with crashes, thefts

February 7, 2023

Sheriff’s deputies busy with crashes, thefts Recent police activity in Mason County includes: Friday, Feb. 3, 2023: 4:07 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, Free Soil Township. 7:11 a.m., (MCSO), vehicle slide-off, no damage or injury, US 31 and Freeman Road, Free Soil Township. 12:04 p.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 and US 10, Amber Township. 1:18…

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United Way receives grant to assist local organizations

February 7, 2023

United Way receives grant to assist local organizations LUDINGTON — United Way of Mason County has recently been granted funds in the amount of $14,771 that be used to assist local organizations with providing services to consumers in the areas of food, lodging, rent/mortgage payments, utility payments, and/or equipment and/or equipment necessary to feed or shelter residents. The money has…

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Recent births, posted Feb. 7, 2023

February 7, 2023

Recent births, posted Feb. 7, 2023 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following births have been reported: Raylin…

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