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Libraries to host college access help

July 21, 2024

The Mason County District Library, along with Mason College Access Network, Mason County Promise Zone and West Shore Community College have teamed up to offer drop-in college financial aid access support over the next two weeks at both the Ludington and Scottville libraries. Michigan now offers more funding than ever to afford college.  Starting in fall 2024, for graduates from the…

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Library book sale takes place this weekend

July 19, 2024

LUDINGTON — The Mason County District Library is holding its annual Friends of the Library Book Sale beginning today Friday, July 19 from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, July 21 from noon to 2 p.m. Book prices are $2.00 for hard cover, $1.00 for softcover, and all kids’ books are…

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Anderson to speak about history of Major League ballparks

July 19, 2024

LUDINGTON —  Local author and historian Dr. Bill Anderson will speak about the history of Major League ballparks as part of the Mason County Historical Society’s ongoing Speakers Series on Wednesday, July 24, 7 p.m. at the Mason County Research Center, 130 E. Ludington Ave. Anderson’s career as a sports historian is marked by his authoritative works on the Detroit…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted July 18, 2024

July 18, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Richard Lee James, 53, pleaded guilty on July 17 to driving while license suspended and was sentenced to 93 days in jail (suspended) and $125 in fines/costs. -Kimberly Sue Shimel, 38, pleaded guilty on July 17 to third-degree retail fraud and was…

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Police news, posted July 18, 2024

July 18, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following recent police news has been reported by local law enforcement: Monday, July 15, 2024 10:43 p.m., Ludington Police Department (LPD): A 69-year-old Ludington man was arrested for trespassing, public intoxication and a bond violation following a call for a disturbance in the…

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