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Teen armed with knife threatens to rob store.

September 7, 2021

Teen armed with knife threatens to rob store. LUDINGTON — ​A 16-year-old Ludington boy armed with a knife in his waistband walked into the 4th Ward Market ​on Second Street and threatened to rob the store Sunday, Sept. 5, before 3 p.m., according to Cpt. Steve Wietrzykowski of the Ludington Police Department. The teen was taken into custody and later…

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Man found passed out in vehicle arrested for drug possession.

September 7, 2021

Man found passed out in vehicle arrested for drug possession. 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 Manistee man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for heroin/meth possession Saturday, Sept. 4, shortly after noon following a 911 call reporting a person…

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Scottville Fall Celebration is Saturday; first responders to be honored. 

September 7, 2021

Scottville Fall Celebration is Saturday; first responders to be honored.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The inaugural Scottville Fall Celebration will be held Saturday, Sept. 11 in downtown Scottville. One of the highlights of the event will be a 20th anniversary observation of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, honoring local first responders.   The…

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Scottville commissioner Cole to resign. 

September 7, 2021

Scottville commissioner Cole to resign.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commissioner Sally Cole has submitted her letter of resignation, which is expected to be acted upon during tonight’s regular meeting of the commission. Cole and her husband, Jerry, have retired from their business, Cole’s Antiques Villa, 120 N. Main St., after being in Scottville since 2014. The…

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Ludington school board to meet, appoint interim superintendent. 

September 7, 2021

Ludington school board to meet, appoint interim superintendent.  LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting Wednesday, Sept. 8 beginning at 6 p.m. in the administration office boardroom, 809 E. Tinkham Ave. The two action items on the agenda include accepting the resignation of Superintendent Jason Kennedy and approval of an interim superintendent.  Prior…

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