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Driver arrested after hitting building, passing out at gas station.

May 4, 2017

Driver arrested after hitting building, passing out at gas station.  #MasonCountyNews. FOUNTAIN — A 27-year-old Scottville man was arrested and charged by Mason County Sheriff’s Office with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, high blood alcohol level, Thursday after a firefighter witnessed the man’s vehicle striking a building in the village, then driving through a lawn of another building before the man…

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Breaking and entering tops recent arraignments.

May 4, 2017

Breaking and entering tops recent arraignments. #MasonCountyCourtNews. Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Kayla Jean Johnson, 24, of 202 S. Rowe St., Apt. 2, Ludington, was arrested April 28 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on two counts of resisting/obstructing police, two counts of breaking and entering while…

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79th District Court sentencings and dismissals.

May 4, 2017

79th District Court sentencings and dismissals. #MasonCountyCourts. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in 79th District Court: -Linda Ellen Carlson, 61, of 109 W. Dowland St., Ludington, pleaded guilty April 25 to impaired driving and was sentenced to 32 days in jail with credit for two days served; 93 days discretionary jail for one…

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5K and 1 mile fun run to raise money for local Christian schools.

May 3, 2017

5K and 1 mile fun run to raise money for local Christian schools.  HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Covenant Christian School and Ludington Area Catholic School are teaming up to hold the fourth annual Amazing Grace Race on Friday, May 5, at the Ludington State Park. All of the proceeds raised at the event will be split between the two schools and…

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Branch man found intoxicated arrested for probation violation.

May 3, 2017

Branch man found intoxicated arrested for probation violation. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Branch man was arrested for probation violation, Tuesday, May 2, at 11:05 p.m. in the 100 block of South Stephens Avenue. “The subject was found to be intoxicated after MCSO deputies responded to his residence regarding an unrelated matter,” said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…

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