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Recent arraignments include assaulting police officer charges.

May 22, 2020

Recent arraignments include assaulting police officer charges. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court:   Reenya Bilal-Clinton Burrell, 28, of 410 S. Washington Ave., Apt. 1, was arrested on May 22, 2020, by Mason County Sheriff’s Office and charged with three counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer. Bail was set at $7,500, 10% deposit.…

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District court sentencings, posted May 22, 2020.

May 22, 2020

District court sentencings, posted May 22, 2020. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in 79th District Court. Joseph John Parrinello, 34 of 51063 Battenwood Dr., Macomb, was found guilty on May 19, 2020, for operating a vehicle while impaired on liquor and sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; 93 days discretionary jail for…

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Police seek charges following motorcycle crash.

May 22, 2020

Police seek charges following motorcycle crash. #MasonCountyCrime The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A police report will be forwarded to the Mason County Prosecutor’s Office related to possible charges of third-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS), no cycle endorsement, and leaving the scene of…

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25 years of saving lives.

May 21, 2020

25 years of saving lives. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. WEARE TOWNSHIP — On May 22, 1995 Amy Heer, Leslie Best and Patricia Dancz began training as the first dispatchers for Mason-Oceana 911. Twenty five years later, the dedicated trio remains on hand to serve Oceana and Mason counties’ residents during critical times — often in life-or-death situations. Mason-Oceana 911 marks…

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WSCC making plans for fall semester.

May 21, 2020

WSCC making plans for fall semester. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Like most community colleges around the country, West Shore Community College moved to online-only instruction in March, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and college officials are expecting to resume limited campus operations by early June and a full array of class options for the fall semester. All summer semester classes will…

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