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Scottville man injured in Oceana County crash in stable condition.

November 7, 2017

Scottville man injured in Oceana County crash in stable condition. MUSKEGON — MacKenzie Quillen, 24,  of Scottville is currently in stable condition at Mercy Health in Muskegon, according to a family member. Quillen was injured during a vehicle crash Saturday night near the intersection of 120th Avenue and Jackson Road in Oceana County’s Crystal Township. Details of the crash are…

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Off-duty deputy spots wanted suspects, pair arrested.

November 7, 2017

Off-duty deputy spots wanted suspects, pair arrested. #MasonCountyCrime PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — An off-duty Mason County sheriff’s deputy spotted two suspects at a local business Monday afternoon, Nov. 6, who were wanted on multiple warrants, which led to the arrest of a 31-year-old Ludington woman and a 23-year-old Ludington man, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The pair were…

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Grant will help improve collaboration between local justice system and mental health. 

November 7, 2017

Grant will help improve collaboration between local justice system and mental health.  LUDINGTON — West Michigan Community Mental Health (CMH) and the Pentwater Police Department have been awarded a federal grant to improve collaboration between the criminal justice system and mental health services in Lake, Mason, and Oceana counties. In Lake, Mason, and Oceana counties individuals with mental illness and…

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MCC, LASD will have half day Wednesday.

November 7, 2017

MCC, LASD will have half day Wednesday. Mason County Central Public Schools and Ludington Area School District will have a half day of school Wednesday, Nov. 8. Teachers will be participating in afternoon professional development activities. MCC: Students who ride buses will be arriving home 3 hours, 45 minutes earlier than on a regular day. ​Scottville Elementary will dismiss at 11:20 a.m. …

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Attempted murder suspect arraigned; max. penalty is life.

November 6, 2017

Attempted murder suspect arraigned; max. penalty is life. #MasonCountyCrime By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief and Allison Scarbrough, Editor.  LUDINGTON — Marvin Lee Brault III, 27, of 2273 N. Tallman Lake Road, Sheridan Township, was arraigned in 79th District Court Monday on the charges of attempted homicide, home invasion first degree, and assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than…

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