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County board to consider additional courtroom, renovations

October 9, 2023

County board to consider additional courtroom, renovations PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — When it meets Tuesday, Oct. 10, the Mason County Board of Commissioners is expected to approve an estimated $80,000 to $110,000 construction project at the Mason County Courthouse which will result in a new courtroom and improvements to an existing courtroom.  Charlie Gunsell of Mason County Probation Office and…

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Crown and Cork restaurant offers spook-tacular dining experience

October 9, 2023

Crown and Cork restaurant offers spook-tacular dining experience LUDINGTON — This Halloween season Crown and Cork restaurant is offering a spook-tacular family-friendly dining experience. From October 9 to 31, guests have the option of dining in Crown and Coffin, a dark and haunting room with flickering lights, misty smoke, roaming objects and plenty of fright and scares. If they dare,…

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‘Highly intoxicated’ woman allegedly kicks deputy and spits on him

October 9, 2023

‘Highly intoxicated’ woman allegedly kicks deputy and spits on him The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance with offices in Scottville (231-757-4743), Manistee (231-723-3500) and Grand Haven (616-846-7230); text: 231-613-3090; www.smith-eddy.com. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A 38-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Friday, Oct. 6, shortly after 9 p.m. at ​Neil Street and…

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Medication disposal take back event is Saturday

October 9, 2023

Medication disposal take back event is Saturday PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A medication disposal take back event will be held on Saturday, 21 from 9 a.m. to noon at Mason County Fairgrounds, 5302 W. US 10. The event is being coordinated by The Leeward Initiative along with District Health Dept. #10, Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, West Michigan Community Mental Health,…

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Sheriff’s office expands drone fleet

October 7, 2023

Sheriff’s office expands drone fleet By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has reached new heights, literally. While the sheriff’s office has utilized a drone for the past several years, it recently has increased its fleet to include thermal imaging and tactical response drones.  “We started using a drone around 2018,” Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole…

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