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Vehicle catches on fire after crash

December 14, 2012
Vehicle catches on fire after crash

See video. SHERMAN TWP. — A vehicle caught on fire following a crash on Fountain Road Friday night. One person was injured as a result. It appeared the vehicle was heading west on Fountain Road, about a mile east of U.S. 31. The vehicle rolled over and landed on its side. According to witnesses, the driver became stuck in her…

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LMC confident Badger will sail in 2013

December 14, 2012

LUDINGTON — The owners of Lake Michigan Carferry are confident the historic SS Badger will be sailing next year. As the deadline for the service’s coal ash discharge exemption nears, the company continues to work with the Environmental Protection Agency to extend the deadline until an alternative form of fuel or other solution can be fitted onto the 60-year-old vessel.…

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Introducing MCP Classifieds

December 13, 2012

We are excited to announce the addition of classifieds to the Mason County Press. It is our goal to be the area’s top source for news and information, adding classifieds takes us another step closer to this goal. Our intention is to keep the prices of this classified service reasonable. Our starting rates are: 5 days, up to 3 images…

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Scottville mayor arraigned

December 13, 2012

LUDINGTON — Scottville Mayor Joe Baxter was arraigned in front of Magistrate Patricia Baker in 79th District Court this afternoon on a charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. He posted personal bond with a bail of $2,500 and is scheduled for a pretrial in front of Judge Peter Wadel at 10 a.m. on Jan. 21. On the morning of…

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2 sentenced in circuit court

December 13, 2012

LUDINGTON — Two sentences have been reported this week from the 51st Circuit Court, Judge Richard Cooper residing. They are as follows: – Marvin George Jenkins, 58, 2775 Valleydale Dr., Apt. 101, Grand Rapids was found guilty on Oct. 23 of two counts of Controlled Substance Manufacturing of Marijuana. He was sentenced to 180 days, serving 90 days on electronic…

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