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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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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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