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Ludington native awarded ‘Sailor of the Quarter.’

April 20, 2021

Ludington native awarded ‘Sailor of the Quarter.’ By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Grant Grady. BOSTON – Ludington native and Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Blake Bentz was awarded Sailor of the Quarter aboard USS Constitution, April 15. Sailor of the Quarter is awarded to a sailor who exemplifies outstanding dedication to duty and superior performance by going above and beyond…

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WSCC to hold mini commencements.

April 20, 2021

WSCC to hold mini commencements. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College students are nearing the end of the winter semester, which, for many, means commencement. The annual ceremony was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19. This year, commencement will be held, but it will be much different than the traditional ceremony held at the Recreation Center arena.  There will…

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Arch Staffing waives fee for Scottville city manager search. 

April 20, 2021

Arch Staffing waives fee for Scottville city manager search.  SCOTTVILLE — During its regular meeting Monday, April 19, Scottville City Commission voted to extend a job offer to Scottville native Jim Newkirk of Oscoda (see related story here). In March, the commission hired Arch Staffing of Ludington to assist with the search for a manager. The local firm bid a…

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Alleged drunk driver arrested after going 96 mph.

April 20, 2021

Alleged drunk driver arrested after going 96 mph. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. CUSTER — A 50 year-old Ludington woman was arrested by a Mason County sheriff’s deputy following a “be on the lookout” for a high speed-reckless driver eastbound on US 10 coming from Scottville…

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Scottville commission selects Newkirk as next city manager. 

April 19, 2021

Scottville commission selects Newkirk as next city manager.  SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Commission voted unanimously tonight, Monday, April 19, during its regular meeting, to hire O’Neil James (Jim) Newkirk III as the next city manager. Newkirk, 46, who lives in Oscoda, grew up in Scottville and graduate from Mason County Central High School in 1993. He has a bachelor’s degree…

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