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Crashes keep police busy.

August 4, 2017

Crashes keep police busy. #MasonCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017: – 12:30 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 26-year-old Irons man was arrested on an outstanding warrant following a trespassing complaint, 10000 block of River Drive, Meade Township. – 8:30 a.m., (MSP), stalking, 4800 block of West US 10, Pere Marquette Township. –…

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Counterfeiting coins among recent arraignments

August 3, 2017

Counterfeiting coins among recent arraignments #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Melissa Marie Collins, 32, of 1007 N. James St., Ludington, was arrested July 29 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on two felony counts of counterfeiting coins – possession of less than five. Preliminary hearing: August…

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79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Aug. 3, 2017.

August 3, 2017

79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Aug. 3, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Jesus Maria Chavez, 17, of 603 S. Washington Ave., Ludington, pleaded guilty July 25 to three counts of breaking and entering a vehicle to steal property less than $200 and was…

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44th old engine and tractor show begins today.

August 3, 2017

4th old engine and tractor show begins today. SCOTTVILLE — The 44th annual Western Michigan Old Engine Club’s Old Engine and Tractor Show begins today and will run through Sunday, Aug. 6. The show is held at Riverside Park from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. today through Saturday and then from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Tractor pulls…

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Scottville firefighters grateful for new truck.

August 2, 2017

Scottville firefighters grateful for new truck. #MasonCountyNews #ScottvilleFireDept. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Fire Department took possession of its new brush fire truck this morning and the members of the department say they are grateful for the public’s support. “While this truck’s primary purpose is to fight grassland and brush fires, we designed it so it would…

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