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Sentencings include safe breaking.

April 22, 2016
Sentencings include safe breaking.

The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently: 51st Circuit Court: – Trenton Joseph Espinola, 20, of 807 Loomis St., Ludington, was found guilty Feb. 9 of safe breaking and sentenced April 12 to two-and-a-half to…

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Sheriff Cole to be honored during WSCC graduation.

April 22, 2016
Sheriff Cole to be honored during WSCC graduation.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole will receive the West Shore Community College Alumni Achievement Award during the college’s 46th commencement ceremony on Friday, April 29 at 7 p.m. Over 150 students are eligible to receive degrees and certificates during the service to be held in the College’s Recreation Center Arena. Speakers for the event will be…

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Police handle crashes, thefts.

April 21, 2016
Police handle crashes, thefts.

The following is recent local law enforcement activity, April 18-21, 2016: Monday, April 18, 2016: – 7:18 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), malicious destruction of property (MDOP), S. James St., City of Ludington. – 8:31 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), credit card fraud, victim noticed two unauthorized charges out of the Detroit area on her credit card, 8300 block of West…

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College students receive Microsoft certificates.

April 20, 2016
College students receive Microsoft certificates.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Thirty-five West Shore Community College students have earned a total of 48 industry recognized Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications to help them become career ready. The students participated in the education technology program to help them develop their Microsoft Office skills. According to Dr. Amy Wojciechowski, business division chair, “The Microsoft Office Specialist program gives students in-demand…

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‘Changed man’ in a tether term instead of jail.

April 19, 2016
‘Changed man’ in a tether term instead of jail.

By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Grand Rapids man, who is a former Amber Township resident, provided a tearful apology in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 19, during his sentencing for a felony conviction of receiving and concealing stolen firearms. Phillip Edward Roberts, Jr., who pleaded “no contest” to the charge last month, was sentenced Tuesday to serve seven…

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