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79th District Court sentencings, posted Nov. 14, 2019.

November 14, 2019

79th District Court sentencings, posted Nov. 14, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Antonio Gonzales Perez, Jr., 50, of 3712 W. Hidden Forest Dr., Amber Township, pleaded guilty Nov. 5 to operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) and was sentenced to 32 days in jail with credit for two days served; 93…

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Neighbors help prevent major damage at house fire.

November 14, 2019

Neighbors help prevent major damage at house fire. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — The quick actions of neighbors most likely saved a house at 6590 E. Beech Road from major fire damage Thursday morning. Fountain Area Fire Department and Branch Township Fire Department were initially called to the house fire near Tallman Lake shortly after 8 a.m. Upon arrival, smoke was coming…

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Meth arrest, crashes keep police busy.

November 14, 2019

Meth arrest, crashes keep police busy. #MasonCountyCrime The following is police activity in Mason County Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019: – 7:35 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), one-vehicle rollover crash, no injury, Lakeshore Dive north of Kistler Road, Summit Township. – 8:35 a.m., (MCSO), one-vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 freeway south of Pere Marquette Highway overpass, Summit Township. – 9:18…

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Arts center receives state grant.

November 14, 2019

Arts center receives state grant. LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) recently received a grant of $4,000 from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA). The grant was awarded through a peer review process. The grant funds will be used for daily operations at the center. Organizations receiving a grant from MCACA are required to match…

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Habitat names Volunteer of the Year.

November 13, 2019

Habitat names Volunteer of the Year. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Habitat for Humanity of Mason County recently recognized Mary Besson of Ludington as its Volunteer of the Year. “Mary is always inquiring with our office about when the next project is and how she can help,” said Jamie Healy, executive director. “She takes the initiative to sort the tool trailer and has…

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