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First locally born baby of 2022 born Jan. 2. 

January 5, 2022

First locally born baby of 2022 born Jan. 2.  LUDINGTON — The first baby born in 2022 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital was Ellis Lee Fitzpatrick. Ellis entered this world on January 2, at 8:47 a.m., weighing 8 pounds, 15 0unces., and measuring 22 1/4 inches. Ellis’ parents are Paige and Evan Fitzpatrick of Ludington, who are first-time parents. Paige…

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Police news, Jan. 5, 2022.

January 5, 2022

Police news, Jan. 5, 2022. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231- 845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Jan. 3, 2022: 8:15 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 38-year-old Ludington man was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear, Bryant Road, Pere…

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Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022.

January 4, 2022

Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. This post may be updated. The following closings and cancellations have been reported: The scheduled Mason County Eastern junior varsity/varsity girls basketball game at MCE vs Elk Rapids scheduled for tonight is canceled. Shelby Public Schools: All after school practices and activities cancelled.   Baldwin Community Schools Bear Lake Public Schools Casman Academy…

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MCP observes 10th anniversary; a history to Mason County newspapers.

January 4, 2022

MCP observes 10th anniversary; a history to Mason County newspapers. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. This week marks the 10th anniversary of the current version of Mason County Press. I started MCP as an online news service on Jan. 4, 2011 through the encouragement of the community and friends who wanted to see an alternative news source in the county. Since…

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Pair arrested for trying run over woman with vehicle.

January 4, 2022

Pair arrested for trying run over woman with vehicle. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Custer man was arrested for felony assault and damaged property, and a 21-year-old Scottville woman was arrested for felony assault following a disturbance Monday, Jan. 3, shortly after 7:30 p.m. in the 4900 block of East US 10, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The…

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