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Sheriff’s office responds to 10 crashes Tuesday.

January 18, 2017

Sheriff’s office responds to 10 crashes Tuesday. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews MASON COUNTY — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office was busy Tuesday, Jan. 17, responding to a total of 10 separate crashes on icy roads. One of the wrecks involved a vehicle that crashed into a motorist who was helping another motorist who was stuck in the ditch. No one was injured.…

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Ludington man sentenced in CSC case.

January 17, 2017

Ludington man sentenced in CSC case. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 26-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to serve four months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for a conviction of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) Tuesday, Jan. 17, in 51st Circuit Court. Michael Frank Battice, of 905 S. Madison Ave., pleaded “no contest” last…

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Fleeing suspect wanted on numerous charges.

January 17, 2017

Fleeing suspect wanted on numerous charges. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews SCOTTVILLE — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post are investigating an incident that occurred in the 200 block of West Fourth Street Sunday, Jan. 15, at 11:07 p.m. involving a suspect allegedly fleeing the scene. The suspect is being sought on charges of fleeing and eluding police; resisting and obstructing…

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79th District Court arraignments.

January 13, 2017

79th District Court arraignments. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Misdemeanors -Curtis Neil Johnson, 34, of 1964 W. Kistler Rd., Riverton Township; Dec. 31; Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO); embezzlement by agent or trustee. Pretrial: Feb. 13 at 3 p.m. Bail: $2,500/10 percent. -Gloria Ann Nargis, 56, of…

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79th District Court sentencings.

January 13, 2017

79th District Court sentencings. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in 79th District Court: -Allison Rae Tubbs, 24, of 523 E. Church St., Hart, pleaded guilty Jan. 3 to operating a vehicle while impaired by liquor (OWI) and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 93…

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