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79th District Court sentencings and dismissals

August 7, 2015
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Matthew Joseph Stock, 23, of 918 E. Filburn Rd., Scottville, was found guilty July 29 of domestic violence. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail with credit for 30 days served; 93 days discretionary jail for two years; no controlled substances; subject…

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Hesperia woman arrested for Clonazepam possession

August 6, 2015
Hesperia woman arrested for Clonazepam possession

The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-887-1417 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. SHERMAN TWP. — A 26-year-old Hesperia woman, who was a passenger in a vehicle, was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on a charge of possession of…

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Sand sculpture contest is key homecoming event

August 6, 2015
Sand sculpture contest is key homecoming event

Story and photos contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — Over 50 teams of families and friends are expected to turn out with their pails, shovels, water spritzers and shaping tools for the 42nd Pentwater Sand Sculpture Contest Friday, Aug. 14, from 8 a.m. to noon at Charles Mears State Park. The Pentwater Service Club sponsors this fun event. Pentwater Homecoming…

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Scottville man allegedly fights with police after smashing vehicle window, assault

August 5, 2015
Scottville man allegedly fights with police after smashing vehicle window, assault

The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-887-1417 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. AMBER TWP. — A 40-year-old Scottville man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies on charges of assault, damaged property and resisting and opposing police Tuesday,…

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Ludington man testifies he used Facebook messages to stalk victim

August 4, 2015
Ludington man testifies he used Facebook messages to stalk victim

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON— A 20-year-old Ludington man testified in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Aug. 3, that he used Facebook messages to stalk a female victim who had a no-contact order against him. Scott Samuel-Ray MacArthur pleaded guilty Tuesday to felonies of aggravated stalking; using a computer to commit a crime; and third-offense habitual offender. In exchange for…

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