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Ludington man sent to prison for strangulation

November 17, 2015
Ludington man sent to prison for strangulation

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 38-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to two to 20 years in prison in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 17, for a conviction of assault by strangulation. Joseph Otto Chamness was arrested last December by the Ludington Police Department for a 10-year felony of assault by strangulation and second-offense domestic violence. In exchange for…

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Man sent to jail for sexual relationship with 15-year-old girl

November 17, 2015
Man sent to jail for sexual relationship with 15-year-old girl

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Fountain man was sentenced to one year in jail in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 17, after pleading guilty last month to attempted third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Troy Leland Ambrose engaged in a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl when he was 21 years old at the time, said Mason…

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MCC band selling fruit.

November 17, 2015

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central band program is again holding a citrus fruit sale fundraiser. Prices range from $19 for 10 pounds of oranges or grapefruit to $33 for a 4/5 bushel of mixed citrus and also pears and apples as well. The The fruit will be delivered to the MCC High School band room on Dec. 7, fresh from…

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President of West Shore Medical Center appointed to college board.

November 17, 2015
President of West Shore Medical Center appointed to college board.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — James Barker has been appointed to fill the vacancy on West Shore Community College’s Board of Trustees replacing retiring board member Phyllis Cowden. Last month, Cowden announced her intent to resign on December 1, due to a change in residency for a portion of the year. Barker was among three candidates who submitted a letter of interest…

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2 suspects face numerous gun charges

November 17, 2015
2 suspects face numerous gun charges

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. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested two suspects on numerous weapons charges early Monday evening, Nov. 16, following a seven-month investigation that involved obtaining…

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