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Rep. VanderWall calls proposal to lower auto insurance rates step in right direction

September 27, 2017

Rep. VanderWall calls proposal to lower auto insurance rates step in right direction Plan gives drivers greater choice and relief from nation’s highest costs LANSING — State Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) attended the announcement Tuesday, Sept. 26, of a bipartisan coalition to reform Michigan’s broken auto no-fault insurance system and dramatically cut costs for drivers. VanderWall is reviewing legislation introduced…

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Recent arraignments include domestic violence, breaking and entering.

September 26, 2017

Recent arraignments include domestic violence, breaking and entering. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Misdemeanors -Charles Alton Petersen, 44, of 5000 S. Pere Marquette Hwy., Summit Township; September 22; Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO); domestic violence. Pretrial: October 16 at 2:45 p.m. Bail: $2,500/10 percent. -Gregory Scott…

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79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Sept. 26, 2017.

September 26, 2017

79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Sept. 26, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Adam Lee Passarelli, 28, no address listed, pleaded no contest to assault and battery and guilty to possession of marijuana on September 19, 2017. On the assault and battery charge, he…

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Branch Township man sentenced to 7-30 years in prison for meth.

September 26, 2017

Branch Township man sentenced to 7-30 years in prison for meth. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 36-year-old Branch Township man was sentenced to seven to 30 years in prison Tuesday, Sept. 26, in 51st Circuit Court for a conviction of operating maintaining a lab involving hazardous waste and third-offense habitual offender. James Alexander Kelsey, of 7077 E.…

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Amber Township man sent to jail for cat torture.

September 26, 2017

Amber Township man sent to jail for cat torture. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Amber Township man was sentenced to serve 30 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term and $495 in restitution for veterinary bills Tuesday, Sept. 26, in 51st Circuit Court for injuring his then-girlfriend’s cat last April. The cat, named Socks,…

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