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Closings and cancellations, Thursday, March 6, 2025

March 6, 2025

The following are closings and cancellations for Thursday, March 5, 2025. Please check the list for updates. Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Hart Public Schools Ludington Area Catholic School  (online learning) Ludington Area School District Manistee Area Public Schools Mason County Central School District Mason County Eastern School District Oceana Christian School, Hart Pentwater Public Schools Shelby Public Schools Trinity…

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Man arrested for meth, assault after allegedly punching WSCC maintenance workers

March 5, 2025

VICTORY TOWNSHIP —A 23-year-old Scottville man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on charges of assault and methamphetamine possession after allegedly punching two West Shore Community College maintenance employees at the West Shore Community College Rec Center Tuesday, March 4, at 10:40 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The incident occurred after “two WSCC maintenance employees approached a…

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Man arrested for meth, concealed weapon, other charges following traffic stop

March 5, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 52-year-old Ludington man was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon, methamphetamine possession, transporting an open alcohol container, improper license plate and operating without insurance following a traffic stop by Ludington police officers near Jebavy Drive and Bryant Road Tuesday, March…

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MSU Extension, Scottville Area Senior Center to offer Tai Chi for Better Sleep

March 5, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — Michigan State University Extension is offering a free Tai Chi for Better Sleep workshop in partnership with the Scottville Area Senior Center this spring. This program combines the benefits of Tai Chi for arthritis and fall prevention and sleep education for everyone. Tai Chi has been shown to increase strength, improve balance, and prevent falls.  Participants will also…

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Ludington nominated again for Best Historic Small Town

March 4, 2025

LUDINGTON — Ludington made a name for itself in 2024 as the “Best Historic Small Town” in the country by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. It has a chance to defend its title, as it was nominated for Best Historic Small Town again in 2025 – with voting starting March 3 at noon EST. Ludington is one of 20…

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