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Nellis releases first children’s book.

November 18, 2020

Nellis releases first children’s book. LUDINGTON — Ludington resident Debbie Nellis recently released her debut children’s book titled “Max Rocks: Island Adventures with Mackinac Max.” The book tells the story of Mackinac Max, a turtle, who explores the rock formations on Mackinac Island.  “My husband Jeff and I were at a bookstore on Mackinac Island and I noticed that there…

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Johnson hired as president of Sparrow Eaton Hospital. 

November 18, 2020

Johnson hired as president of Sparrow Eaton Hospital.  CHARLOTTE — Helen Johnson, former chief operating officer of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, has been hired as the new president of Sparrow Eaton Hospital in Eaton County, effective Jan. 1, 2021.  Johnson was at the Ludington hospital for 15 years, initially serving as a nursing supervisor, then as chief nursing officer and…

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Scottville man arrested for meth, carrying a concealed handgun.

November 18, 2020

Scottville man arrested for meth, carrying a concealed handgun. #MasonCountyCrime The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 33-year-old Scottville man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for methamphetamine possession and carrying a concealed weapon — a handgun — following a traffic stop…

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New Year’s Eve virtual event announced.

November 18, 2020

New Year’s Eve virtual event announced. LUDINGTON — This year’s Ludington New Year’s Eve ball drop was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As an alternative, the Downtown Ludington Board is holding a virtual New Year’s Eve event that will take place on Facebook. The virtual event will include a video contest titled Bye Bye 2020.  “We didn’t have the…

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Youth Advisory Council awards over $4,000 to local teachers.

November 18, 2020

Youth Advisory Council awards over $4,000 to local teachers. The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) of the Community Foundation for Mason County recently awarded $4,232 in teacher mini-grants. Whether the funds are for a new idea or a little extra needed to make lesson plans great, YAC Teacher mini-grants are made available annually to help Mason County public and private school…

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