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Mason County’s Aquaman connection.

December 17, 2018

Mason County’s Aquaman connection. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. A couple weeks ago, locally based film director/writer Harold Cronk received a phone call from his agent, who also represents Jason Momoa, the star of the upcoming film “Aquaman.” Momoa was going to be on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” and the agent wanted to do something special for him as a gift.…

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Scottville woman accused of embezzling $22,000 from convenience store.

December 17, 2018

Scottville woman accused of embezzling $22,000 from convenience store. #MasonCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP – A 56-year-old Scottville woman faces up to 10 years in prison for allegedly embezzling $22,000 from her employer, Ertie’s Forest Trail Marathon convenience store on north US 31 near Free Soil. Judith Desiree Sannes, of 301 W. 4th St., was arrested in Scottville on a warrant by…

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Custer woman arrested on multiple drug charges, drugged driving.

December 17, 2018

Custer woman arrested on multiple drug charges, drugged driving. #MasonCountyCrime CUSTER – A 59-year-old Custer woman was arrested on felony charges of possession of cocaine, oxycodone, methadone and hydromorphone and a misdemeanor charge of operating while under the influence of drugs following a traffic stop by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Saturday, Dec. 15, at 2:04 p.m. ​on Monroe Street, said…

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VanDyke is Scottville Optimist of the Year. 

December 17, 2018

VanDyke is Scottville Optimist of the Year.  SCOTTVILLE — Julie VanDyke was awarded the 2018 Scottville Optimist Club member of the year award during the club’s annual Christmas party held Saturday, Dec. 15. In addition, club president, Joe Knowles, received special recognition for his leadership.

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Ludington expected to adopt rec. marijuana opt out ordinance.

December 16, 2018

Ludington expected to adopt rec. marijuana opt out ordinance. LUDINGTON — The Ludington City Council is expected to take action on a proposed ordinance to opt out of allowing recreational marijuana dispensaries in the city during its regular meeting today. The ordinance had its first reading during last week’s council meeting. The council typically will take action following the second…

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