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Truck flees after hitting fire hydrant

January 30, 2023

Truck flees after hitting fire hydrant PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A pick up truck fled the scene after hitting a fire hydrant Sunday, Jan. 29, shortly after 1 a.m. at the intersection of Pere Marquette Highway and Sixth Street, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “It was reported a white pickup truck ran off the road and struck a…

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Daddy-daughter dance to raise funds for West Shore Family Support

January 30, 2023

Daddy-daughter dance to raise funds for West Shore Family Support LUDINGTON — West Shore Family Support will host its sixth Daddy-Daughter Dance, Ties & Tiaras, on Friday, Feb. 3, at Radiant Church, 409 S. Washington Ave. The dance begins at 5:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through the West Shore Family Support Facebook page. Proceeds from the dance benefit the…

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Fountain man dies during Tallman area crash

January 28, 2023

Fountain man dies during Tallman area crash SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Fountain area man died during a vehicle crash that occurred Friday afternoon, Jan. 27. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, emergency personnel were dispatched to Stolberg Road near Tallman Lake Road at 5:57 p.m. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a 2007 Pontiac G6 had been traveling westbound on…

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Rhythm & Dunes concert series lineup announced

January 27, 2023

Rhythm & Dunes concert series lineup announced LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has announced its 2023 Rhythm & Dunes community concert lineup, scheduled to take place this summer at Waterfront Park. This year’s headline performers include Rock the ‘90s USA: The Official ‘90s Rock Tribute on Saturday, July 29 and Boy Band Review on Saturday, Aug. 5.  Both free shows…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Jan. 27, 2023

January 27, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Jan. 27, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Andrew Michael Desmarais, 35; stealing/retaining a financial transaction device, second degree retail fraud and fourth-offense habitual offender; arrested Jan. 24 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Jan. 25; probable cause hearing: Feb. 1; bail:…

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