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79th District Court news, posted Sept. 23, 2021. 

September 23, 2021

79th District Court news, posted Sept. 23, 2021.  By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following criminal proceedings took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felony Arraignments -Darrick Cole Lilleberg, 26, of 2322 E. US 10, Custer, was arrested Sept. 19 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on three felony counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer. Probable cause…

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Sculpture commemorating Johnny’s Bandstand to be dedicated Oct. 3. 

September 22, 2021

Sculpture commemorating Johnny’s Bandstand to be dedicated Oct. 3.  CUSTER — A sculpture commemorating Johnny’s Bandstand will be dedicated at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3. The sculpture, located on South Main Street in the village, will be the latest installment in the Mason County Sculpture Trail. Donations paid for the majority of the funds used to purchase it.  Arizona…

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Lakeshore Food Club launches fund raising campaign. 

September 22, 2021

Lakeshore Food Club launches fund raising campaign.  LUDINGTON — The Lakeshore Food Club is launching it Be A Hero fundraising campaign with the goal of raising $80,000 to help provide food for local families. The campaign asks for a $19 per month donation.  “Everywhere we turn, costs are climbing at historic highs, said O’Nealya Gronstal, executive director. “Housing costs. Health…

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Police news, Sept. 22, 2021.

September 22, 2021

Police news, Sept. 22, 2021. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. 12:59 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), two-vehicle crash, no injury, 3300 block of West US 10, Amber Township. ​2:45 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), ​a 27-year-old Oceana County man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS),…

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Fly fishing group teaching fly tying. 

September 22, 2021

Fly fishing group teaching fly tying.  PENTWATER — The West Michigan Hacklers group is welcoming people interested in learning about fly fishing to attend sessions at the Pentwater Library, 402 Park St. on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Topics include: Oct. 6, tie a wooly bugger. Oct. 13, tie a nymph Oct. 20, dry flies Oct. 27, tie a…

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