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Third offense domestic violence among recent arraignments.

June 14, 2017

Third offense domestic violence among recent arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Richard Jay Quijas, 39, of 206 N. Main St., Scottville, was arrested June 11 by the Scottville Police Department (SPD) on felony charges of third-offense domestic violence and third-offense habitual offender. Preliminary hearing:…

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Recent 79th District Court sentencings

June 14, 2017

Recent 79th District Court sentencings #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court. -Branden Michael Alpin, 34, of 2785 N. Amber Rd., Victory Township, pleaded no contest June 6 to malicious destruction of personal property and was sentenced to eight days in jail with credit for eight days served;…

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Carpenter resigns from county board; applicants sought for appointment.

June 14, 2017

Carpenter resigns from county board; applicants sought for appointment.  LUDINGTON — During the regular meeting of the Mason County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, District 2 Commissioner Bill Carpenter announced his resignation from that position. Carpenter has recently sold his home and will be moving out of the district. The board is seeking to fill the position by appointment for the…

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Jaycees mini golf to hold grand re-opening July 1.

June 14, 2017

Jaycees mini golf to hold grand re-opening July 1. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees will hold a grand re-opening of its Stearns Park mini golf course on Saturday, July 1 at 11 a.m. The event will include a ribbon cutting by the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce at 11:45 a.m. The Ludington Area Jaycees’ Miniature Golf Course…

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Attempted fraud tops police activity Tuesday.

June 14, 2017

Attempted fraud tops police activity Tuesday. #MasonCountyCrime BRANCH TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a case of attempted fraud that was reported Tuesday, June 13, at 9:48 a.m. in the 8800 block of East US 10. “The victim reported that they attempted to sell a bunk bed on ‘Offer Up’ for $60,” according to Mason County Sheriff…

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