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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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Scottville mayor to be arraigned this afternoon

December 13, 2012

SCOTTVILLE — Mayor Joe Baxter is scheduled to be arraigned this afternoon for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. On the morning of Oct. 18 Baxter drove his truck into the ravine past the end of East Second Street. Scottville Police Dept. was the first law enforcement to arrive on the scene but Chief Mark Barnett turned the case over to…

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Obit: Tracey Colby, 40, of Scottville

December 13, 2012
Obit: Tracey Colby, 40, of Scottville

Tracey Shermaey Colby of Scottville, formerly of Traverse City, passed away at only 40 years old on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012. She was born Feb. 20, 1972 and leaves behind 4 children, her Mother, 6 siblings, and many friends. She loved singing, writing and being a Mom. She was beautiful, compassionate, and intelligent and will be loved and missed. The…

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Fire at pig barn contained inside building

December 12, 2012
Fire at pig barn contained inside building

CRYSTAL TWP. — Several fire departments were on scene of a pig barn fire this morning outside of Crystal Valley. The barn, located on 128th Avenue, is owned by Rusty and Theresa Shafer. On scene were Walkerville, Crystal Township, Pentwater, Hart and Riverton Township fire departments. No flames or smoke were showing around 11:30 a.m. but Riverton Twp. Fire Chief…

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Santa Express coming to town

December 12, 2012

The Marquette Rail Santa Express is coming to several area towns this Saturday. This is the seventh year Marquette Rail will bring Santa and Mrs. Claus to communities along its line, where they will hand out candy to children. Marquette Rail has partnered with Jim Nickelson’s Christmas Trees of Amber Township and Miller’s Produce of Manistee to help distribute trees…

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