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Perjury suspect arraigned

August 28, 2015
Perjury suspect arraigned

LUDINGTON — Elizabeth Marie Whitaker, 29, of Ludington, was arraigned Friday, Aug. 28, in 79th District Court on one count of perjury during a court proceeding. The charge is related to Whitaker’s testimony during a trial in Mason County in February of 2014, according to a press release from the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT). Perjury is…

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Crashes on Lakeshore; perjury arrest among police activity Thursday.

August 28, 2015
Crashes on Lakeshore; perjury arrest among police activity Thursday.

The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Two three-car crashes on Lakeshore Drive, both with minor injuries, occurred within one minute of each other Thursday afternoon. The first crash, which was handled…

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79th District Court sentencings and dismissals

August 28, 2015
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Matthew Caleb Petersen, 32, of 2486 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, was found guilty Aug. 19 of domestic violence. He was sentenced to mental health treatment; $198 in fines and costs; and 93 days discretionary jail for one year. One count of assault with…

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Prescription dispensing machine now available at hospital.

August 27, 2015
Prescription dispensing machine now available at hospital.

LUDINGTON — Patients who use the emergency department at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital now have the option of obtaining select medications at the hospital, 24 hours a day, through a dispensing machine. The machine was installed last week but made its official debut today during a press conference at the hospital. It is being funded by the hospital’s foundation and…

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Car/deer crashes, larcenies.

August 27, 2015

The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. The following is the activity of Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, August 27, 2015: 4:54 a.m.: Larceny of medication, 900 block of South Dennis Road, Amber Township.…

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