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Hart man pleads guilty in child trafficking case

October 24, 2023

Hart man pleads guilty in child trafficking case By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — Two of three men who are defendants in a child trafficking case in Mason County have pleaded guilty. Steven Volpp, 58, of Hart, pleaded guilty to accosting a child for immoral purposes and engaging in prostitution services in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 24, according to…

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Library’s Cairns & Beacons series continues Nov. 2

October 24, 2023

Library’s Cairns & Beacons series continues Nov. 2 LUDINGTON — Mason County District Library (MCDL), and partner libraries throughout Michigan, will host Michael Tomasky, presenting his ideas on reimagining capitalism and creating economic policies that work for America’s poor and working poor on Thursday, Nov. 2 from 7 to 8:30 p.m..Part of the Cairns & Beacons: Finding Our Way in…

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Community Foundation awards over $91,000 in grants

October 23, 2023

Community Foundation awards over $91,000 in grants LUDINGTON — The Community Foundation for Mason County recently approved grant awards to a variety of community organizations in support of projects throughout Mason County. A total of $91,539.09 in grants was awarded this fall through the competitive application process. Current strategic priorities include advancing educational attainment, improving workforce supports, and increasing recreation and quality…

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Car/deer crashes plague motorists

October 23, 2023

Car/deer crashes plague motorists The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Mason County over the weekend: Friday, Oct. 20, 2023: 7:58 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 west of Schoenherr Road, Custer Township. 8:16 a.m., (MCSO), alarm activation, Amber…

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Chartered bus will travel to Michigan March for Life

October 23, 2023

Chartered bus will travel to Michigan March for Life HART — Mason/Oceana Right to Life is coordinating a chartered bus to the Michigan March for Life on Wednesday, Nov. 8. The march will be held at the state capitol in Lansing and will feature keynote speaker Genecia Davis, who will share her personal story about abortion. Additional speakers for the…

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