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Skateboarder hit by truck

September 5, 2013
Skateboarder hit by truck

HAMLIN TWP. – A 17-year-old Ludington man riding a skateboard was injured tonight after he was struck by a truck. Sgt. John Mendham of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office said Harly Fisher was riding the skateboard north on Lakeshore Drive south of Sugar Grove Road around 9 p.m. “According to witnesses, the skateboarder rode right out in front of the…

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Branch teen’s fight against cancer ends

September 3, 2013
Branch teen’s fight against cancer ends

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. BRANCH TWP. — A Branch Township teenager ended a nearly two-year fight against cancer Monday, surrounded by his family. For 18-year-old Adam, his journey here on Earth may have ended but the true adventure has only just begun. “My son was a warrior,” his mother, Ami Jo Voorheis said. “He fought to the end. I will…

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County campground welcome center ceremony

September 3, 2013

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — The Mason County Board of Commissioners and the Mason County Parks and Recreation Commission governing board are inviting the citizens of Mason County to a dedication ceremony for the new Welcome Center at the Mason County Campground. The ceremony for the Center is scheduled at 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at 5906 W. Chauvez…

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Fetters hearing adjourned again

September 3, 2013
Fetters hearing adjourned again

LUDINGTON — Lowell Fetters, the man accused of shooting a Ludington police officer, appeared in 51st Circuit Court today only to have his day in court adjourned for another few weeks. Fetters has been charged with 32 counts stemming from a June 2012 incident that included the shooting of Ludington Police Sgt. David Maltbie. In April Fetters waived his right…

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Love Ludington mini grant winners

September 3, 2013
Love Ludington mini grant winners

LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation of Mason County has announced the winners of the mini grants. Each of the following individuals and/or organizations will receive $500 to go towards their projects: First Place: Resurrect the Ludington City Park fountain. Second Place: Ludington oversized photo frame. Third Place: Ludington splash pad. Fourth Place: Restore/replace picnic tables at Scottville Clown Band Shell.…

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