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New Michigan Works position to help area businesses.

March 21, 2016
New Michigan Works position to help area businesses.

SHELBY – Michigan Works! West Central is pleased to announce the appointment of Merri Bennett in the newly-created role of business services specialist. In her role, Bennett will represent Michigan Works! West Central in partnering with area economic development, education, and training organizations to help better serve businesses in Mason and Oceana counties. “We are very excited to add this…

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Break-ins, shoplifting arrests among police activity.

March 21, 2016
Break-ins, shoplifting arrests among police activity.

The following is local law enforcement activity over the weekend: Friday, March 18, 2016: – 5:55 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), criminal sexual conduct (CSC), 300 block of N. Rath Ave., City of Ludington. – 3 p.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), breaking and entering, an undisclosed amount of cash reportedly stolen, 900 block of West Hansen Road, Amber Township. – 6…

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79th District Court arraignments include assaulting officers, delivering drugs.

March 18, 2016
79th District Court arraignments include assaulting officers, delivering drugs.

The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. Courts/Police Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – David Darrell Duquette, 60, of 1000 E. Tinkham Ave., Ludington, was arrested March 13 by the Mason…

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79th District Court sentencings.

March 18, 2016
79th District Court sentencings.

The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. Courts/Police Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Shelly Renee Lawton, 55, of 2522 N. Sherman Road, Hamlin Township, was found guilty March 8 of embezzlement $200-$1,000 and sentenced to…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings include tether tampering, gun crimes.

March 18, 2016
51st Circuit Court sentencings include tether tampering, gun crimes.

The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. Courts/Police Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Eric Zelek Hoggs, 40, of 724 E. Filer St., Ludington, was found guilty Feb. 3 of interfering with an electronic monitoring device…

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