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Sheriff’s office looking for B&E suspect

July 31, 2014
Sheriff’s office looking for B&E suspect

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Raymond Allen Anthony, 37. Allen is wanted on two felony burglary warrants out of Mason County. One of the warrants carries six counts of breaking and entering. The warrants stem from B&E cases at Marek’s Auto Parts, Alway’s Antiques and Alway’s Service Center, all in…

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Old engine show starts today

July 31, 2014
Old engine show starts today

SCOTTVILLE — The 41st annual Western Michigan Old Engine Club show kicked off today at Scottville Riverside Park. Admission is $5 for adults; kids 12 and under are free. Today’s highlight activity includes a garden tractor dead weight pull beginning at 2 p.m. The show continues through Saturday. For a schedule of events, click here.

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Custer man injured following bicycle crash

July 31, 2014

CUSTER TWP. — A 33-year-old Custer man was injured Wednesday at 9:37 a.m. following a bicycle crash on U.S. 10 and Darr Rd. The man apparently fell over his handlebars while traveling on U.S. 10. He was transported to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital by Life EMS ambulance where he was treated for his injuries. Responding to the scene were Mason…

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Man accused of murdering baby to appear in court Thursday

July 30, 2014
Man accused of murdering baby to appear in court Thursday

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — After a three month adjournment, the murder case against the man accused of murdering his 4-month-old daughter will continue Thursday morning. Sean Michael Phillips of Victory Township, is charged with the June 2011 murder of Katherine Phillips, who was 4-months-old when she disappeared. He is currently serving a 10- to 15-year prison sentence for…

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Mercy Health Partners opens practice in Ludington

July 29, 2014
Mercy Health Partners opens practice in Ludington

LUDINGTON – In the wake of Grand Rapids based Spectrum Health taking over Memorial Medical Center, Muskegon’s Mercy Health Partners has announced its first primary care practice in Mason County.  The hospital system announced Monday the opening of Mercy Health Physician Partners Sable Point Family Care, located at 300 S. Rath Avenue, Suite 102, in Ludington. Dr. John Cooney and…

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