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Community rallies to make boy scout hiking trek possible.

February 22, 2016
Community rallies to make boy scout hiking trek possible.

Contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — Triggered by the Pentwater Service Club, and facilitated by the Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC), Boy Scout Troop 1145 raised the final $4,000 needed, so the troop can take a rugged, 12-day trek at the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico this summer. “We raised $11,000 the past two years doing various service…

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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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CSC investigations among police activity.

February 19, 2016
CSC investigations among police activity.

Local law enforcement activity Thursday, Feb. 18, includes: – 7:23 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, US 10-31 Hwy., Amber Township. – 9:01 a.m., (MCSO), suspicious situation, E. Decker Rd., Sherman Township. – 11:08 a.m., (MCSO), warrant pick-up, E. Elm St., Sheridan Township. – 12:16 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), hit-and-run accident, W. US 10-31 Hwy., Amber Township.…

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Domestic assault among police activity.

February 18, 2016
Domestic assault among police activity.

Local law enforcement activity Wednesday, Feb. 17, includes: – 1:10 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), domestic assault, 300 block of N. Lakeshore Dr., City of Ludington. – 8:41 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), harassment, N. Delia St., City of Ludington. – 10:14 a.m., (MCSO), larceny, S. Pere Marquette Hwy., Summit Township. – 1:12 p.m., (MCSO), child abuse/abandonment, N. Schoenherr Rd., Custer…

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