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Medical offices asking to become part of Scottville.

April 18, 2016

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Two medical-related practices located just west of the Scottville-Amber Township boundary are requesting to become part of the city. Dr. Lewis Squires, owner of Squires Family Chiropractic and Dr. Nick Simone, owner of Simone Family Dental, have asked the City of Scottville and Township of Amber to grant a 425 agreement, which is a…

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Scottville budget calls for treasurer, city hall open 5 days a week.

April 18, 2016

SCOTTVILLE — A part-time treasurer will be hired by the city beginning July 1, the start of a new fiscal year. For the past seven or eight years, the city manager and treasurer positions have been combined due to the reduction of city revenues. However, one of the top goals of the City Commission has been to split the positions…

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WSCC to hold student awards program Thursday.

April 18, 2016

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Student Awards Program will be held Thursday, April 21, at 6:30 p.m. in the Center Stage Theater located in the Arts and Sciences Center and the public is invited to attend. A reception will precede the program and desert will follow the ceremony. Faculty will present awards to students who have excelled…

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Suspect charged with resisting arrest, drunk driving.

April 18, 2016
Suspect charged with resisting arrest, drunk driving.

AMBER TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Ludington man was arrested on charges of second-offense operating while intoxicated and resisting and opposing police after Mason County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Conrad Road near Brye Road for a reported reckless driver Friday, April 15, at 5:35 p.m. The following is other local law enforcement activity over the weekend, April 15-17: Friday, April…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings include stalking, larceny.

April 15, 2016
51st Circuit Court sentencings include stalking, larceny.

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. Courts/Police Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Joban Loy Scott, 35, of 1118 Plaine Field Rd., Westmont, Illinois, was found guilty Feb. 16 of stalking and sentenced April 5…

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