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Fireworks restricted in cities of Ludington and Scottville.

June 29, 2015

As the Independence Day holiday approaches, Ludington and Scottville police departments are reminding people that both cities have restrictions on fireworks. While Michigan state law allows for the launching and use of fireworks on federal holidays, along with the day before and day after, the law also allows municipalities to put some restrictions on fireworks usage. Both Scottville and Ludington have ordinances…

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Man injured in National Forest motorcycle crash; Fountain man arrested on multiple charges.

June 29, 2015
Man injured in National Forest motorcycle crash; Fountain man arrested on multiple charges.

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. MEADE TOWNSHIP — A 55-year-old Whitehouse, Ohio was injured Sunday, June 28, 2015, after the off-road motorcycle he was operating struck soft sand causing him to lose control resulting in him being ejected off the bike.  The crash was reported at 11:40 a.m.…

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Fish On for Freedom, a great event for veterans.

June 26, 2015
Fish On for Freedom, a great event for veterans.

  By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The inaugural Fish On for Freedom fishing tournament for veterans took place Thursday and it couldn’t have been much better. Some events are done OK and some are just fantastic. Organizers Brad Hackert, Adam Lamb, Adam Knudsen and Shawn Pomorski put together a class act event that included 57 veterans and 15 charter…

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Scottville man injured in moped crash.

June 26, 2015
Scottville man injured in moped crash.

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 52-year-old Scottville man was injured Thursday evening (June 25, 2015) when the moped he was riding was rear-ended by another vehicle on U.S. 10 near Wildwood Crossings. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the moped was slowing…

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79th District Court arraignments

June 26, 2015
79th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court magistrate: Felonies – Austin James McCumber, 19, of 118 Mt. Vernon, Amber Township, was arrested June 19 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of possession of heroin. Probable cause hearing: July 1 at 1:15 p.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety.…

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