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Letter: Get to the root of Scottville police issue

January 23, 2013

As the police issue arises again (in Scottville) it seems that the council should have a meaningful conversation as to what is the root problem is. It  is obvious to many people. However it is not a subject that has a happy ending. However sometimes difficult choices must be made that are in the best interests of the community. Thank You, Bill Brooks…

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WSCC presents ‘Sex Signals’

January 23, 2013

VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College’s Performing Art Series and the WSCC Student Senate present Catharsis Productions’ popular touring sexual assault awareness program, “Sex Signals” on Friday., Feb. 8, at 7:30 p.m., in the Center Stage Theater. The presentation differs from traditional sexual assault prevention programs in that it incorporates improvisational comedy, education and audience interaction to provide a…

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Sheriff and county will talk to Scottville about police coverage

January 22, 2013

LUDINGTON — Sheriff Kim Cole and County Administrator Fabian Knizacky have been given the go ahead to pursue talks with the City of Scottville about forming some type of law enforcement agreement. Since January 2012 the Scottville Police Department has been administered by the Ludington Police Department on a yearly contract. The contract was recently renewed for 2013 but Police…

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Sheriff asks county to fix jail

January 22, 2013

LUDINGTON — Mason County’s new sheriff, Kim Cole, is wasting no time in following up on his campaign promises. Today, Cole and Undersheriff Jody Hartley, met with the Mason County Public Safety and Courts Committee to discuss repairs to the jail. Hartley is compiled a list of areas in the 14-year-old building that are in need of repairs. The 8-pages…

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District court sentences

January 22, 2013

LUDINGTON — The following are the most recent sentences from 79th District Court. – David Gene Newman, 39, 241 E. Johnson Rd., Apt. 1, Scottville, was found guilty on Jan. 15 of retail fraud third degree. He was sentenced to 37 days in jail and 93 days discretionary jail for one year along with $188.02 in fines. – Evalyn Ruth…

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