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Hart woman sentenced to up to 20 years for breaking into local businesses.

June 5, 2018

Hart woman sentenced to up to 20 years for breaking into local businesses. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Hart woman will face the next 2.5 to 20 years in prison for breaking and entering and stealing from several local businesses. Candice Lee Fennel, appeared in 51st Circuit Court today where she was sentenced for the crimes…

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Man faces 6 months in jail for fleeing from police, assaulting pregnant girlfriend.

June 5, 2018

Man faces 6 months in jail for fleeing from police, assaulting pregnant girlfriend. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — A Ludington man, who crashed a pickup truck into a tree while fleeing from the police, after assaulting his pregnant girlfriend, pleaded guilty today in 51st Circuit Court. Michael Allen Alexander, 24, of 308 E. Court Street, Apt. 1, was initially charged with fleeing…

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Mason County deputies capture Scottville man who fled from crime scene.

June 5, 2018

Mason County deputies capture Scottville man who fled from crime scene. #MasonCountyCrime HART — A 41-year-old Scottville man fled the crime scene in Oceana County after allegedly assaulting a woman in a domestic violence situation Tuesday morning, June 5, and was later apprehended by Mason County sheriff’s deputies, according to Michigan State Police Trooper Kelsey Case of the Hart post.…

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Scottville man among 15 arrested for Oceana Co. cockfighting ring.

June 5, 2018

Scottville man among 15 arrested for Oceana Co. cockfighting ring. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — A Scottville man is among the 15 people who were arrested by Michigan State Police for cockfighting Saturday night in Oceana County’s Hart Township. Francisco Delose Vasquez, 17, of 106 E. Third St., Scottville was arraigned Monday, June 4, in Oceana County’s 78th District Court on the…

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Governor signs bill allowing funds to buy additional Ludington State Park land.

June 5, 2018

Governor signs bill allowing funds to buy additional Ludington State Park land. LANSING  – On Monday, Gov. Rick Snyder signed a bill that will add $49 million to the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund. The increase includes more than $12 million to purchase 337 acres of land near the Ludington State Park. The $12 million increase adds to $5 million…

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