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Claveau appointed to Scottville commission.

December 9, 2020

Claveau appointed to Scottville commission. SCOTTVILLE — Bruce Claveau was appointed to City Commission during the commission’s regular meeting Monday, Dec. 7. Claveau fills the vacancy left by commissioner/mayor Bruce Krieger after he chose to not run for re-election; nobody chose to run for election for the at-large seat. Claveau was one of two citizens who asked to be considered…

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Ludington council considering raising water rates.

December 9, 2020

Ludington council considering raising water rates. LUDINGTON — City Council is considering raising water rates 7.5 percent over the next two years. During the regular meeting of the council on Monday, Dec. 7, the proposed water rate ordinance was read for the first time. Ordinances are read twice before they are passed into law. A public hearing will be scheduled…

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Homeless man sentenced to year in jail for attempted third-degree CSC.

December 8, 2020

Homeless man sentenced to year in jail for attempted third-degree CSC. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 25-year-old homeless man was sentenced to one year in jail in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 8, for a conviction of attempted third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Ricky Todd Wilson received credit for 398 days served in jail, so he has already…

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Homeless man sentenced to jail for threatening to blow up Walmart.

December 8, 2020

Homeless man sentenced to jail for threatening to blow up Walmart. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 56-year-old homeless man who threatened to blow up the Ludington-area Walmart in October of 2019 was sentenced to one year in jail in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 8. Richard William Kuehler pleaded guilty to attempted false report/threat of terrorism. Kuehler was…

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Free flu clinic offered Friday morning.

December 8, 2020

Free flu clinic offered Friday morning. WEARE TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — A free drive-thru flu vaccine clinic is being offered on Friday, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon at Mason-Oceana 911, 9160 N. Oceana Dr. The clinic is sponsored by Northwest Michigan Health Services. The clinic is being offered to adults ages 19 and older. The 911 center is…

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