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Vital funding for small businesses gains Michigan strategic fund support

March 19, 2020

Vital funding for small businesses gains Michigan strategic fund support LANSING — Economic assistance for small businesses around Michigan that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 virus gained approval from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. “We understand small businesses across our state are facing unprecedented challenges as we take every step possible to…

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Deputies respond to crash, investigating larceny. 

March 19, 2020

Deputies respond to crash, investigating larceny.  The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a three vehicle crash at US 10 and Nelson Road in Pere Marquette Township Wednesday, March 18 about 1:40 p.m. There were no injuries, according to Sheriff Kim…

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DNR closes state owned shooting ranges, restricts access at offices.

March 18, 2020

DNR closes state owned shooting ranges, restricts access at offices. In accordance with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendations designed to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has closed DNR shooting ranges and will restrict general public walk-in traffic at facilities statewide. The restrictions will…

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Branch Twp. man fined for acting as unlicensed builder.

March 18, 2020

Branch Twp. man fined for acting as unlicensed builder. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — Dale Allyn Lifer, 29, of 6213 E. Hansen Rd., Branch Township pleaded guilty in 79th District Court on March 11, 2020 on the charges of  acting as an unlicensed residential builder. He was sentenced to one year discretionary jail for two years.  Lifer must not engage in residential…

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79th District Court arraignments and sentencings, posted March 18, 2020.

March 18, 2020

79th District Court arraignments and sentencings, posted March 18, 2020. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Corrie Lynn Cook, 42, of 402 E. Court St., Ludington, was arrested March 15 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance. Probable cause hearing: March 25…

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