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servpro_springstead_022616PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a larceny of money that was reported Wednesday, May 18 at 10:17 a.m., at the Dollar Tree store, located in the 4500 block of W. US 10. The victim reported that cash was stolen out of her wallet, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.

Other recent local law enforcement activity includes:

Tuesday, May 17, 2016:

– 9:24 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), harassment, 2000 block of N. 34th, Sheridan Twp.

– 10:55 p.m., (MSP), a 19-year-old Shelby woman was cited for operating without insurance, US 10-31 and Amber Rd., Amber Township.

– 11 p.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, US 31 and S. County Line Rd., Summit Township.

Wednesday, May 18, 2016:

– 12:29 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), a 51-year-old Belleville man was arrested for operating while intoxicated following a traffic stop, M 116 and Piney Ridge Rd. Hamlin Township.

– 7:53 p.m., (MCSO), a 32-year-old Scottville man was arrested for violating his bond following a traffic stop, Paul and Columbia streets, City of Scottville.

– 11:19 p.m., (MCSO), a 27-year-old Hart man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS) following a traffic stop, US 10 west of Scottville, Amber Township.

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Scottville man arrested for morphine delivery.

May 18, 2016
Scottville man arrested for morphine delivery.

LUDINGTON — A Scottville man was arrested Tuesday and charged with three counts of delivery of morphine and one count of being a habitual offender, fourth offense. Ray Thomas Kelly Jr., 40, 203 S. Crowley Street, was arrested by State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) while he was leaving a residence in the 200 block of North Emily Street…

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3 vehicle crash on the Avenue.

May 18, 2016
3 vehicle crash on the Avenue.

LUDINGTON — Three vehicles were involved in a crash on Ludington Avenue between Rowe and Delia streets Wednesday afternoon. The crash involved a Toyota Corolla, Pontiac Vibe and Chevrolet Malibu. All vehicles were westbound on Ludington Avenue. The Chevrolet appeared to be preparing to make a left turn onto Delia when it was rear-ended by the Pontiac, which had been rear-ended by…

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A day at the Capitol with Rep. Franz.

May 18, 2016
A day at the Capitol with Rep. Franz.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LANSING — A few weeks ago, I attended a business symposium sponsored by West Shore Bank. One of the speakers was Tim Skubick, senior capitol reporter for WKAR, Michigan State University’s public TV station. Skubick spoke about politics, particularly state politics. One of the points he made during his speech was how the American public is…

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WSCC officials will attend leadership academy.

May 18, 2016
WSCC officials will attend leadership academy.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College President Kenneth Urban has nominated Dean of Student Services Chad Inabinet and Professor of Communications Jennifer Lundberg Anders to be inaugural class members of the Michigan Community College Leadership Academy organized by the Michigan Community College Association (MCCA). The Leadership Academy will provide an avenue through which community colleges can prepare their future…

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