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First baby born in 2023 at Ludington hospital born Monday

January 4, 2023

First baby born in 2023 at Ludington hospital born Monday The new year’s first baby born at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital (formerly Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital), is David Grey Reeves, born to Chloe Reeves and Cameron Holler, both of whom recently moved to Manistee from Grand Rapids. David was delivered by Dr. Margaret Gustafson at 1:47 p.m. on Monday, January…

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Sheriff announces Det. Sgt. Tom Posma’s retirement, three promotions

January 4, 2023

Sheriff announces Det. Sgt. Tom Posma’s retirement, three promotions LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole announced the retirement of Det. Sgt. Tom Posma and the promotions of Det. Sgt. Mike Kenney, Det. Kyle Boyd and Sgt. Levi Wolthuis effective Jan. 1, 2023. Det. Sgt. Tom Posma Detective Sergeant Tom Posma concluded his law enforcement career Dec. 31, 2022 following…

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United Way closer to 2023 campaign goal

January 4, 2023

United Way closer to 2023 campaign goal LUDINGTON — United Way of Mason County is closer to its 2023 campaign goal as a result of workplace campaigns from Metalworks, West Shore Community College and West Michigan Community Mental Health. “We are so grateful to Metalworks and other workplace campaigns,” said Lynne Russell, Executive Director of United Way of Mason County.…

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782 revelers receive free rides on New Year’s Eve

January 3, 2023

782 revelers receive free rides on New Year’s Eve LUDINGTON — A total of 782 people took advantage of the free Drive Safe, Drive Sober campaign on New Year’s Eve, according to Interim Ludington Police Chief, Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski.  A total of 693 people rode Ludington Mass Transit Authority buses, and 89 people were provided transportation by Judy’s Rides. Seven…

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Police news, posted Jan. 3, 2023

January 3, 2023

Police news, posted Jan. 3, 2023 Recent police activity in Mason County includes: Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022: 7:08 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 68-year-old Pentwater woman was arrested for operating while under the influence of drugs, ​900 block of East Ludington Ave​nue, City of Ludington. She was lodged at the Mason County Jail. Friday, Dec. 30, 2022: ​5:46 a.m., (LPD),…

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