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Ludington man pleads to CSC.

April 12, 2016
Ludington man pleads to CSC.

By Allison Scarbrough. Courts/Police Editor. LUDINGTON — A 25-year-old Ludington man who pleaded guilty Tuesday, April 12, in 51st Circuit Court to one count of attempted third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and delivery of marijuana to a minor faces one year in jail. Shon Michael Gascoigne, of 607 E. Melendy St., testified Tuesday that he attempted to commit digital sexual…

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Sex case adjourned due to deportation possibility.

April 12, 2016
Sex case adjourned due to deportation possibility.

By Allison Scarbrough. Courts/Police Editor. LUDINGTON — A final conference hearing in a criminal sexual conduct (CSC) case was adjourned in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 12, because the defendant has not yet consulted with an immigration attorney. Arturo Ruiz Lopez, 59, of 605 S. Washington Ave., Ludington, appeared in court with his attorney, Ryan Glandville, and a Spanish-English translator,…

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Hamlin business owner still missing.

April 12, 2016
Hamlin business owner still missing.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation into the disappearance of Hamlin Grocery owner Vaughn Flewelling. Deputies found the license plate to the 47-year-old’s 2006 Lincoln Town Car at his Victory Township residence. Sheriff Kim Cole said it is possible Flewelling changed the plates himself. The sheriff said that there has been no activities on…

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Scottville woman arrested for felonious assault.

April 12, 2016
Scottville woman arrested for felonious assault.

SCOTTVILLE — A 28-year-old Scottville woman was arrested for felonious assault by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Monday, April 11, at 8:05 p.m. in the 200 block of East Second Street. No other information about the incident was immediately available. The following is other local law enforcement activity Monday, April 11, 2016: – 11:09 a.m., (Scottville Police…

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Scottville to sound emergency siren Wednesday afternoon.

April 12, 2016

SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville will sound its city-wide emergency siren about 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, as part of a state wide tornado drill. The drill is in observation of Michigan’s Severe Weather Awareness Week.  Mason County Emergency Management is calling upon community members to take action to prepare by participating in the drill at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April…

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