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79th District Court sentencings, dismissals.

February 19, 2016
79th District Court sentencings, dismissals.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in the 79th District Court: – Patrick Kendall Rogers, 45, of 207 Summit St., Muir, Michigan, was found guilty Feb. 16 of attempted firearms possession by a felon and sentenced to one year discretionary jail for one year; seized firearm is forfeited; and $535 in fines and costs.…

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Fueling concerns.

February 19, 2016
Fueling concerns.

SCOTTVILLE — Tim McKay from Blarney Castle Oil Company was the keynote speaker at today’s Farmer Education Day, hosting by the Oceana, Mason-Lake and Manistee conservation districts at the Scottville Optimist Center. McKay spoke about farm fuel tank issues, such as using proper nozzles and the best locations to place fuel tanks. The day long program featured a variety of…

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Mason-Lake Conservation District meeting scheduled.

February 19, 2016
Mason-Lake Conservation District meeting scheduled.

SCOTTVILLE — The 74th annual meeting of the Mason-Lake Conservation District will be held on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. at the Scottville Optimist Center. The event’s featured speaker will be Dr. Randy Showerman, director of Michigan State University’s Institute of Agricultural Technology. Showerman will discuss the upcoming agriculture certification dual-enrollment program with West Shore Community College. Tickets are…

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Ludington Area Schools parent-teacher conference schedule.

February 19, 2016
Ludington Area Schools parent-teacher conference schedule.

Ludington Area School District Important School Calendar Reminder:  March 9: Half day of school for students in grades K-5. March 10-11: Half day of school for students in grades K-12. Elementary Conference Schedule:  For conference sign up go to www.myconferencetime.com/ludington. Franklin Elementary Wednesday, March 9, 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 1 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 8…

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CSC investigations among police activity.

February 19, 2016
CSC investigations among police activity.

Local law enforcement activity Thursday, Feb. 18, includes: – 7:23 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, US 10-31 Hwy., Amber Township. – 9:01 a.m., (MCSO), suspicious situation, E. Decker Rd., Sherman Township. – 11:08 a.m., (MCSO), warrant pick-up, E. Elm St., Sheridan Township. – 12:16 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), hit-and-run accident, W. US 10-31 Hwy., Amber Township.…

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