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Recent arraignments include obstructing police officer cases.

November 8, 2017

Recent arraignments include obstructing police officer cases. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Avel Molina Escamilla, 55, of 3654 Johnson Rd., Amber Township, was arrested November 4 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on a felony charge of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. Preliminary hearing: November 22 at 11:15 a.m.…

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79th District Court dismissals, posted Nov. 8, 2017.

November 8, 2017

79th District Court dismissals, posted Nov. 8, 2017. #MasonCountyCourt. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following cases were recently dismissed  in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Rebekah Lou Malburg, 31, of 1150 Brandy Lane, Lot 68B, Pere Marquette Township, had a charge of possession of synthetic marijuana dismissed on October 24 per a plea agreement. -Beatrice Hernandez, 51,…

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79th District Court sentencings posted Nov. 8, 2017.

November 8, 2017

79th District Court sentencings posted Nov. 8, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Paul Edmond Turner, 32, of 405 N. William St., Ludington, pleaded guilty November 6 to disorderly person – trespassing and was sentenced to six days in jail with credit for six days served;…

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Village reduces police patrols during winter.

November 8, 2017

Village reduces police patrols during winter. #PentwaterPoliceDepartment By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. PENTWATER — In an effort to save money during the slower winter months, the Village of Pentwater is converting two full-time officers into part-time officers through mid-May. Pentwater Village Manager Christopher Brown said the staffing change is projected to save the village approximately $40,000 during the remainder of this…

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Michigan farmers watching closely as tax reform continues to evolve

November 8, 2017

Michigan farmers watching closely as tax reform continues to evolve. #AgricultureNews. Michigan farmers remain cautiously optimistic with the recent House Ways and Means Committee tax reform package, officially labeled the “The Tax Cuts & Job Act.” Calling it long-overdue, Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) President Carl Bednarski, a Tuscola County row-crop farmer, says the organization is encouraged that Congress has taken “the first-steps”…

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