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Digital speed signs serve as a reminder to motorists.

June 21, 2018

Digital speed signs serve as a reminder to motorists. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Motorists on US 10-31 should be noticing a gentle reminder of their speed. Recently, Michigan Department of Transportation, with cooperation of Mason County Sheriff’s Office, installed three digital speed signs, two on westbound US 10-31 west of Scottville and west of Stiles Road,…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted June 21, 2018.

June 21, 2018

79th District Court sentencings, posted June 21, 2018. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court: – Ted Lee Taylor, 60, of 710 E. Main St., Hart, was found guilty June 12 of trespassing and was sentenced to eight days in jail with credit for eight days served; 30 days…

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Lawnmower operator seriously injured after being struck by vehicle.

June 20, 2018

Lawnmower operator seriously injured after being struck by vehicle. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Sharon Shillinger, 48, was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon after the lawnmower she was operating was struck by a vehicle in the 4500 block of West Hansen Road.  The incident occurred about 4:30 p.m. when a 20-year-old Scottville man, driving a Ford pickup truck,…

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Neighbors helping neighbors.

June 20, 2018

Neighbors helping neighbors. LUDINGTON — Habitat for Humanity of Mason County has been hosting its fifth Neighbor to Neighbor Revitalization Project this week in the 200 block of Fourth Street. Homeowners who meet eligibility requirements have been able to receive help with exterior repairs, cleanup, painting, landscaping, etc.  Habitat works with local officials and trade professionals to determine the greatest…

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Ludington man gets 19 years prison for kidnap, assault

June 20, 2018

Ludington man gets 19 years prison for kidnap, assault By Becky Vargo, Grand Haven Tribune. OTTAWA COUNTY — Jason Kapala apologized to his victim – his former girlfriend – and his own family prior to being sentenced to a minimum 19 years in prison for a Christmas Eve attack on the woman he described as his best friend. “I just…

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