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K-9 assists with Oceana assault investigation.

February 22, 2016
K-9 assists with Oceana assault investigation.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. FERRY TOWNSHIP, (Oceana Co.) — Mason County K-9 Unit tracking dog, Cash, assisted the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office with the investigation of an assault that occurred Saturday, Feb. 20, at 7:43 p.m. in the 3800 block of East Baker Road in which two women attacked another woman with an “edged weapon,” OCSO Lt. Craig Mast…

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Holland woman arrested after vehicle hits tree.

February 22, 2016
Holland woman arrested after vehicle hits tree.

AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 57-year-old Holland woman was arrested for fleeing and eluding police and second-offense operating while intoxicated Saturday, Feb. 20 at 7:20 p.m. after fleeing from a Mason County Sheriff’s deputy on the US 31 expressway and striking a tree, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The woman was located following a “be on the lookout” alert…

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79th District Court arraignments include several SSCENT arrests.

February 19, 2016
79th District Court arraignments include several SSCENT arrests.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court magistrate: Felonies – Tamara DeLynn Yeargan, 46, of 602 E. Melendy St., Ludington, was arrested Feb. 11 by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for felonies of conspiracy – possession of a narcotic or cocaine less than 25…

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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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