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District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted July 26, 2017.

July 26, 2017

District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted July 26, 2017. #MasonCountyCrime. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Arthur Frederick Bennett, 54, of 6000 E. Free Soil Rd., Meade Township, pleaded guilty July 18 to operating an ORV while impaired and was sentenced to 32 days in jail with credit…

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VanderWall supports USDA effort to provide locally grown food for schools. 

July 26, 2017

VanderWall supports USDA effort to provide locally grown food for schools.  State Rep. Curt VanderWall is applauding a federal grant that will help the farm-to-school program grow, providing Michigan students with more fresh, locally grown produce. VanderWall, of Ludington, represents the state 101st House District. He said the U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded a $70,280 competitive grant to the Michigan Department…

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Ludington man charged with resisting arrest, probation violation.

July 26, 2017

Ludington man charged with resisting arrest, probation violation. #MasonCountyCrime AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies for resisting and opposing police and probation violation Tuesday, July 25, at 8 p.m. on Wildwood Crossing, according to Sgt. Eric Soneral of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. Other police activity in Mason County Tuesday, July 25,…

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North Washington Ave. closure. 

July 26, 2017

North Washington Ave. closure.  LUDINGTON — North Washington Avenue between Anderson and Fitch streets, will be closed beginning today and will be closed for construction for the next three to four weeks. A posted detour is at Tinkham Avenue.

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MSU golf scramble is Aug. 11.

July 26, 2017

MSU golf scramble is Aug. 11. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Michigan State University alumni golf scramble will take place on Friday, August 11. Those wishing to participate are asked to sign up as soon as possible so organizers have an accurate count for food purchases. Those who do not have a foursome but still wish to participate are encouraged…

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