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Mason-Oceana 911 to host free ‘ham’ radio training

August 25, 2015
Mason-Oceana 911 to host free ‘ham’ radio training

WEARE TWP. (OCEANA CO.) — Mason-Oceana 911, in conjunction with Oceana County ARES/RACES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service/Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service), will host a free, six week class on Monday nights that will instruct students on the fundamentals of amateur (also called “ham”) radio communication. The curriculum is based on the Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL) Technician license curriculum. The…

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Coast guard, sheriff aide distressed boat Friday.

August 24, 2015
Coast guard, sheriff aide distressed boat Friday.

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 TWP. — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Coast Guard were dispatched to a distressed boat taking on water with two aboard in Lake…

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Minor injuries in vehicle vs. tree crash

August 21, 2015
Minor injuries in vehicle vs. tree crash

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 TWP. — A 27-year-old Ludington man was treated at the scene by Life EMS for non-life threatening injuries following a vehicle vs. tree crash at Sugar Grove…

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79th District Court arraignments

August 21, 2015
79th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court magistrate: Felonies – Robert Harold Routley, 20, of 804 Mitchell St., Ludington, was arrested Aug. 15 by MCSO for a felony of possession with intent to deliver marijuana. Probable cause hearing: Aug. 26 at 1:15 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent cash. –…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings include attempted harboring felons, probation violation

August 21, 2015
51st Circuit Court sentencings include attempted harboring felons, probation violation

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Nicholas Thomas Lange, 28, of 5623 Riverview Dr., Pere Marquette Township, was found guilty June 24 of attempted harboring felons. He was sentenced Aug. 11 to one year in jail; serve three months up front/balance to be served at the court’s discretion; work…

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