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O’Malley announces November local office hours. 

November 13, 2019

O’Malley announces November local office hours.  LANSING — State Rep. Jack O’Malley, R-Lake Ann, announced where he will meet with area residents during office hours later this month. Monday, Nov. 18: ·       10 to 11 a.m. in room 209 of the Benzie County Government Center, 448 Court Place in Beulah ·       12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Leelanau County Government Center, 8527…

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Senate passes deer baiting ban reversal; heads back to House.

November 13, 2019

Senate passes deer baiting ban reversal; heads back to House. LANSING — The state Senate today approved House Bill 4687, which would reverse the Natural Resources Commission ban on baiting and feeding deer in the entire Lower Peninsula. Sen. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, was one of the senators who voted in favor of the bill that was sponsored by Rep. Michele Hoitenga. The bill…

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Closings and cancellations, Nov. 13, 2019

November 13, 2019

The following closings and cancellations have been announced. This list may be updated. Please do not comment with new cancellations, but rather email or message. – Awana at Cornerstone Church. – Ludington 7th and 8th grade boys basketball. –

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Walmart shopper stole $3,139 in merchandise by ‘under-ringing.’

November 13, 2019

Walmart shopper stole $3,139 in merchandise by ‘under-ringing.’ #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 35-year-old Sheridan Township woman was ordered to pay $3,139 in restitution to Walmart and serve 50 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 12, for a conviction of first-degree retail fraud. Allison Marie Bunker, of 5342…

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Sheridan Township man faces 10-60 years in prison for fentanyl death.

November 13, 2019

Sheridan Township man faces 10-60 years in prison for fentanyl death. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Sheridan Township man pleaded guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 12, to delivery of fentanyl causing death and third-offense habitual offender, according to Mason County Prosecutor Paul Spaniola. The plea agreement for Michael Thomas Martinez, of 4513 North Benson…

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