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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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Ludington man pleads to receiving and concealing stolen pistol

August 4, 2015
Ludington man pleads to receiving and concealing stolen pistol

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON— A 20-year-old Ludington man is looking at serving five months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty Tuesday, Aug. 4, in 51st Circuit Court to receiving and concealing a stolen firearm. In exchange for Nickolaus Charles Weber’s guilty plea, one count of felony firearm, along with misdemeanors of possession of marijuana;…

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Scottville man looking at jail time for heroin possession

August 4, 2015
Scottville man looking at jail time for heroin possession

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON— A 19-year-old Scottville man currently lodged in the Mason County Jail is looking at serving three months of a six-month discretionary jail term after pleading guilty Tuesday, Aug. 4, in 51st Circuit Court to a felony of possession of heroin, less than 25 grams. Austin James McCumber was arrested June 19 by the Mason…

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