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Crashes on Lakeshore; perjury arrest among police activity Thursday.

August 28, 2015
Crashes on Lakeshore; perjury arrest among police activity Thursday.

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. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Two three-car crashes on Lakeshore Drive, both with minor injuries, occurred within one minute of each other Thursday afternoon. The first crash, which was handled…

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79th District Court sentencings and dismissals

August 28, 2015
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Matthew Caleb Petersen, 32, of 2486 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, was found guilty Aug. 19 of domestic violence. He was sentenced to mental health treatment; $198 in fines and costs; and 93 days discretionary jail for one year. One count of assault with…

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Muskegon Heights man facing prison is no-show for court hearing

August 25, 2015
Muskegon Heights man facing prison is no-show for court hearing

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old Muskegon Heights man who is looking at serving two-and-a-half years in prison for felonies of conspiracy – weapons/firearms and felony firearm failed to appear for a final conference hearing in 51st Circuit Monday, Aug. 24, and Judge Susan Sniegowski ordered that a bench warrant be issued for his arrest. Eric Deon…

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Back-to-school coupon is a hoax

August 25, 2015
Back-to-school coupon is a hoax

GRAND RAPIDS — If it looks too good to be true, then it probably is. An alleged $100 back-to-school coupon for Meijer stores has been circulating on social media. Meijer, however, tweeted Monday afternoon, Aug. 24, that the offer is fake. In order to be safe, Meijer states that customers should use the mPerks program for online coupons.

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80-year-old man arrested for aggravated domestic violence

August 25, 2015
80-year-old man arrested for aggravated domestic violence

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. GRANT TWP. — An 80-year-old Manistee man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for aggravated domestic assault following a 911 call from a residence in the…

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