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Local professionals attend state child advocacy conference.

September 2, 2021

Local professionals attend state child advocacy conference. GRAND RAPIDS — Six local professionals representing the Manistee County Child Advocacy Center (MCCAC) attended the annual conference of the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Michigan this week. Conference attendees networked with other professionals in their field and increased their knowledge in the latest research and strategies related to child abuse investigation and response.…

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WSCC main campus remains closed due to power outages.

September 2, 2021

WSCC main campus remains closed due to power outages. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Classes at West Shore Community College started at the beginning of this week, only to be cancelled due to power interruptions, likely caused by recent storms. The main campus will remain closed until Tuesday, Sept. 7, due to power interruptions. Classes there are expected to resume on Wednesday,…

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PM Highway bridge over US 31 to close for construction.

September 2, 2021

PM Highway bridge over US 31 to close for construction. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — The Pere Marquette Highway bridge over US 31 freeway, between Lattin and Anthony roads, will be closed for repairs beginning Tuesday, Sept. 7 through Oct. 22, 2021.  The detour route is Oceana Drive (US 31 business route) to US-31 freeway to Pere Marquette Hwy. The left lane…

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Former Ludington man charged with murder of infant. 

September 1, 2021

Former Ludington man charged with murder of infant.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A former Ludington resident has been charged with murdering an infant in the City of Ludington. Craig David Overla, 36, was recently arraigned in 79th District Court with three felony counts including open murder, felony murder, and first degree child abuse. He is also charged with…

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Ludington, Hart rest areas to close for ADA upgrades.

September 1, 2021

Ludington, Hart rest areas to close for ADA upgrades. The Michigan Department of Transportation will temporarily close the Ludington and Hart rest areas on US 31 this month in order to do some Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrades. The Ludington rest area on northbound US 31 in Mason County will be closed Sept. 9–28. The Hart rest area on…

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