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Scottville lineman among GLE crew that will assist with Irma aftermath.

September 12, 2017

Scottville lineman among GLE crew that will assist with Irma aftermath. Nine Great Lakes Energy linemen, including Rod Herrema of the Scottville office, will join other Michigan linemen headed south to help restore power following Hurricane Irma’s massive destruction. The Great Lakes Energy group should arrive in Georgia early Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 13, where they will help two electric cooperatives, Irwin EMC…

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Judge to defendant: ‘It was your addiction that led you to all these offenses.’

September 12, 2017

Judge to defendant: ‘It was your addiction that led you to all these offenses.’ #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 25-year-old Ludington woman convicted of resisting and opposing police and breaking and entering a vehicle was sentenced to serve four months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term. “It was your addiction that led you to all…

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Two injured in pickup/semi truck crash.

September 12, 2017

Two injured in pickup/semi truck crash. #MasonCountyNews PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old Fountain man and a 19-year-old Ludington man were injured after the 1993 Chevrolet GMT-400 pickup they were traveling in collided with a 1990 Kentworth semi trailer Saturday, Sept. 9, at 12:53 p.m. at the intersection of US 10 and Pere Marquette Highway, according to an accident report…

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Drunk driver who crashed into apartment building, nearly causing explosion, sent to jail.

September 12, 2017

Drunk driver who crashed into apartment building, nearly causing explosion, sent to jail. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 40-year-old Hamlin Township woman who crashed into an apartment building while fleeing police last Memorial Day weekend, putting several lives in danger by almost causing a huge explosion, was sentenced Tuesday, Sept. 12, in 51st Circuit Court to serve…

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5 to compete for $50k business prize Friday.

September 12, 2017

5 to compete for $50k business prize Friday. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — On Sept. 15, five entrepreneurs will present to a panel of judges in front of a live audience why their new business deserves $50,000 in start-up funding – and the winner will be announced at the end of the evening. The public is invited to attend this free event Sept. 15, 6…

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