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Veteran Eric Lund, recovering well after double arm replacement surgery.

November 8, 2017

Veteran Eric Lund, recovering well after double arm replacement surgery. Hamlin Township resident Sgt. (ret) Eric Lund is currently recovering after receiving a double arm replacement surgery at John Hopkins University in Baltimore Tuesday. While serving in the Michigan Army National Guard in Afghanistan, Lund was injured on May 20, 2012, losing both of his arms above the elbow. He…

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House approves Rep. VanderWall bills to help drivers, improve safety on Michigan roads

November 8, 2017

House approves Rep. VanderWall bills to help drivers, improve safety on Michigan roads Legislation helps clarify law and protect Michigan motorists LANSING — The Michigan House today approved legislation introduced by state Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) to help clarify state law and address safety concerns for Michigan drivers. The bill provides a 30-day grace period for displaying proof of registration…

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Car/deer crashes plague motorists.

November 8, 2017

Car/deer crashes plague motorists. #MasonCounty The following is police activity in Mason County Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017: – 12:22 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 24-year-old Ludington man was arrested for probation violation, 6000 block of Hermitage Avenue, Hamlin Township. – 3:33 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, 2000 block of West US 10, Amber Township. – 6:31 a.m., (MCSO),…

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Sword-carrying man who sneaked around jail pleads guilty.

November 7, 2017

Sword-carrying man who sneaked around jail pleads guilty. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Flint man admitted in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 7, that he was carrying five swords when he was sneaking around the Mason County Jail the night of Sept. 15. See related story here. Ricky Todd Wilson was arrested after sheriff’s deputies viewing…

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Scottville moving forward with charter revision process.

November 7, 2017

Scottville moving forward with charter revision process. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission is moving forward with updating the city’s charter, which was adapted in the 1950s. During its regular meeting Monday, the commission appointed a charter commission to review recent revisions proposed by a special committee that was created by Mayor Bruce Krieger. In order to adopt a new…

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