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Ludington Councilor Winczewski honored by Michigan Municipal League

April 29, 2024

LANSING — Ludington Second Ward City Councilor Kathy Winczewski was recently honored by the Michigan Municipal League for earning Level Four graduate status of the MML’s Elected Officials Academy. The EOA is an ongoing four-level program that educates and recognizes elected officials across the state for their dedication to becoming as professional and knowledgeable as possible in the role of…

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Suspect attempts to outrun police with headlights shut off

April 29, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Manistee man was arrested for fleeing and eluding after he attempted to outrun a Mason County sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop for speeding on Scottville Road near Meisenheimer Road Friday, April 26, shortly before 10:30 p.m., according…

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MCE auction is Saturday night

April 26, 2024

FOUNTAIN — The Mason County Eastern Athletic Boosters Club will hold its annual auction on Saturday, April 27 at Sherman Township Hall, 3854 E. Main St. The event is the organization’s primary fundraiser and helps offset costs of athletic equipment and operations for MCE. The event’s primary goal this year is to raise money for new uniforms, batting cages and…

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Local students participate in Deposit Day

April 26, 2024

SCOTTVILLE — Area school children have been participating in Deposit Day this week, part of the Community Foundation for Mason County’s KickStart to Career program. On Thursday, elementary students at Mason County Central participated. The program began in 2019 with each kindergartner receiving $50 to be deposited into a savings account at West Shore Bank. The kindergarten funds are donated…

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Vehicle crash yields OWI arrest

April 26, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Ludington police officers for operating while intoxicated following a traffic crash near the intersection of Staffon and Filer streets Friday, April 26, shortly after 2:30 a.m., according to Cpt. Michael Haveman of the Ludington…

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