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79th District Court arraignments home invasion, accosting children.

January 15, 2016
79th District Court arraignments home invasion, accosting children.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Brayden Paul Chavalia, 21, of 407 S. Main St., Scottville, was arrested Jan. 2 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for felonies of first-degree home invasion and two counts of resisting/opposing police. Probable cause hearing: Jan. 20 at…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings include armed robbery, assault, accosting children.

January 15, 2016
51st Circuit Court sentencings include armed robbery, assault, accosting children.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Mark Anthony Miller, 42, of St. Louis Correctional Facility, 8585 N. Croswell, St. Louis, Mich., was found guilty Oct. 30 of armed robbery (Branch Grocery) and fourth-offense habitual offender. He was sentenced Jan. 5 to 15 years to life in prison with credit…

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Fugitive arrest among police activity.

January 15, 2016
Fugitive arrest among police activity.

The following was the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016: – 7:39 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, US 31 and Hansen Rd., Amber Township. – 8:50 a.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injuries, Jebavy Dr. and Fisher Rd., Hamlin Township. – 9:51 a.m., (MCSO), gas drive-off, $10.48 in fuel taken, 400…

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Vehicle crashes occupy deputies’ time Wednesday.

January 14, 2016
Vehicle crashes occupy deputies’ time Wednesday.

Mason County sheriff’s deputies responded to four vehicle crashes Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, including one crash that resulted in injuries.   6:45 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, Quarterline and Nurnberg roads, Grant Township. 9:46 a.m.: Two vehicle crash, Kistler and Morton roads, Riverton Township. A Chevrolet Suburban, traveling east on Kistler Road, apparently struck a tractor that was traveling in…

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Traverse City businessman announces run for Congress.

January 14, 2016
Traverse City businessman announces run for Congress.

TRAVERSE CITY — Jason Allen, a Traverse City businessman announced this morning he is going to run for congress. Allen is running as a Republican for Michigan 1st Congressional District, a seat that is currently occupied by Dan Benishek (R-Iron River). Benishek is retiring from the seat at the end of this year. Allen made the announcement at his family…

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