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Ludington man pleads ‘no contest’ to 4th-degree CSC.

December 13, 2016

Ludington man pleads ‘no contest’ to 4th-degree CSC. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 25-year-old Ludington man pleaded “no contest” Tuesday, Dec. 13, in 51st Circuit Court to a high-court misdemeanor of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Michael Frank Battice, of 905 S. Madison Ave., was set to go to trial Wednesday, Dec. 14, facing two felony…

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Judge rules that trucker face misdemeanor.

December 13, 2016

Judge rules that trucker face misdemeanor. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews HART — The 26-year-old Amber Township trucker who rear-ended a family of five and another motorist, critically injuring a 4-year-old boy July 5 on southbound US 31 near the New Era exit, will face a misdemeanor charge. Judge H. Kevin Drake of 78th District Court ruled Monday, Dec. 12,…

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1 injured in snowmobile crash.

December 13, 2016

  1 injured in snowmobile crash. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews CUSTER TOWNSHIP — One person was injured in a snowmobile crash Monday, Dec. 12, at 8:45 p.m. at the intersection of Conrad and Poplar roads, according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Charles Hockanson of the Hart post. No other information was immediately available, because the narrative of the report was not yet…

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Assault, larceny among police activity.

December 12, 2016

Assault, larceny among police activity. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is police activity over the weekend: Friday, Dec. 9, 2016: 8:30 a.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Free Soil and LaSalle roads, Grant Township. 3:15 p.m., (MSP), two-car crash, no injuries, US 10 and Pere Marquette Highway, Pere Marquette Township. Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016: 12:46 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), assault, 200…

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Christmas shopping safety tips.

December 12, 2016

Christmas shopping safety tips. #MichiganStatePolice HART — The Michigan State Police reminds holiday shoppers to follow a few simple safety precautions when shopping in stores and online. “A primary factor in crime prevention is being aware of your surroundings and potential areas of danger,” advised Community Service Trooper Dan Thomas. “By remaining vigilant and following a few safety tips, you…

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