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Leeward Initiative addressing drug and alcohol issues in Mason County. 

September 14, 2017

  Leeward Initiative addressing drug and alcohol issues in Mason County.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — A coalition formed in 2016 to tackle substance abuse issues in Mason County has formally launched its name and logo. The Leeward Initiative is a multi-agency group formed to address four priority areas: Underage alcohol use, synthetic drug use, use of opiates…

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Republicans monthly meeting is Sept. 19.

September 14, 2017

Republicans’ monthly meeting is Sept. 19. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — The next meeting of the Mason County Republican Executive Committee is Tuesday September 19 at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be hosted by Charlie and Becky Robinson at their All Seasons  Resort,  7460 E. US 10, Walhalla. A picnic supper will be held prior to the meeting. Attendees are asked to bring…

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Hart post continues to seek ‘Angel’ volunteers.

September 13, 2017

Hart post continues to seek ‘Angel’ volunteers. #MichiganStatePolice HART — To assist people struggling with addiction and reduce drug demand, the Michigan State Police (MSP) joined almost 200 police departments nationwide in the Angel Program, a pre-arrest diversion program. The Angel Program allows someone with a drug addiction to walk into a state police post to seek help for their…

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Ludington man sent to jail for larceny, cocaine possession.

September 13, 2017

Ludington man sent to jail for larceny, cocaine possession. #MasonCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to serve nine months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term Tuesday, Sept. 12, for convictions of larceny from a vehicle and cocaine possession less than 25 grams. Michael Thomas Martinez, of 204 S. Harrison St., was…

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Home invasion tops 79th District Court arraignments

September 13, 2017

Home invasion tops 79th District Court arraignments. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Nicholas David Wroble, 29, no address listed, was arrested September 6 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of second-degree home invasion. Probable cause hearing: September 20 at 1:15 p.m.…

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