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VanderWall votes for bill that prohibits tax on food, beverages.

October 5, 2017

VanderWall votes for bill that prohibits tax on food, beverages. LANSING — State Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) today voted for a bill prohibiting local governments from imposing excise taxes on food and beverages. VanderWall, who represents the 101st House District, said a local tax on food would have a devastating impact on families that are already struggling to put food on…

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Breaking and entering among felony arraignments.

October 5, 2017

Breaking and entering among felony arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Stacy Marie Green, 35, of 2916 Trepanier Dr., Hamlin Township, was arrested September 13 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on a felony charge of breaking and entering into a building. Preliminary hearing:…

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79th District Court sentencings/dismissals, posted Oct. 5, 2017.

October 5, 2017

79th District Court sentencings/dismissals, posted Oct. 5, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Arlen Michael Blank, 49, of 611 S. Staffon St., Ludington, pleaded guilty September 26 to operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) and was sentenced to 172 days in jail with credit for two…

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‘Tall Cop’ tackles big issue.

October 5, 2017

‘Tall Cop’ tackles big issue. #OceanaCountyNews SHELBY – Join Oceana Leads, Oceana County’s substance abuse prevention coalition, for a workshop with the Tall Cop, Nov. 9, at the Shelby Optimist Club. Officer Jermaine Galloway, the “Tall Cop” will take attendees through a workshop on current trends in drug and alcohol use as well as signs of use among youth and…

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Recent deaths, posted Oct. 5, 2017.

October 5, 2017

Recent deaths, posted Oct. 5, 2017.  #MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Marion L. Girard, 63, of Ludington Died Wednesday, October 4, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Robert J. Nankee, 85, of Midland and formerly of Ludington, died Wednesday morning Oct. 4, 2017. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy…

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