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Deputies respond to a dozen crashes Saturday.

December 14, 2020

Deputies respond to a dozen crashes Saturday. #MasonCountyCrime The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to 12 crashes and slide-offs Saturday, Dec. 12, after heavy, wet snow fell in the area, creating slick roads. One minor injury was reported. The following is police…

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NAPA donates to Toys for Tots. 

December 14, 2020

AMBER TOWNSHIP — The employees and customers of NAPA of Ludington recently raised over $1,000 worth of toys for Toys for Tots. For anyone who would like to continue to donate, the donations may be dropped off at the Scottville or Manistee FiveCAP offices, by appointment. The phone number for the Scottville office, located at 302 N. Main St., is…

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MCC board to appoint new board member Monday.

December 11, 2020

MCC board to appoint new board member Monday. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education is expected to appoint a new board member when it meets Monday, Dec. 14. Four people have requested consideration for the board seat left vacant upon the recent resignation of Jeff Barnett. Those candidates include Steven Griswold, Tom McLouth,…

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Bentz earns basic historian qualification aboard oldest commissioned warship afloat.

December 11, 2020

Bentz earns basic historian qualification aboard oldest commissioned warship afloat. By SN Mastrolia, USS Constitution Public Affairs. BOSTON – Ludington native, Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Blake Bentz, earned his basic interpretive historian qualification aboard USS Constitution Thursday, Dec 10. Duty aboard USS Constitution is one of the Navy’s special programs, and all prospective crew members must meet a high standard…

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Recent arraignments include domestic violence.

December 11, 2020

Recent arraignments include domestic violence. By Alan Neushwander, staff writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arranged in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Terryn Dewayne Borgh, 23, of 311 N. Lavinia St., Ludington, was arrested Dec. 4 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of interfering with an electronic communications device and domestic violence. Probable cause hearing:…

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