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Victory Township student named Michigan dairy ambassador.

February 5, 2017

Victory Township student named Michigan dairy ambassador.  FRANKENMUTH — Lindsay Larsen of Victory Township was appointed the senior representative of the Michigan Dairy Ambassador Program during the Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference last week. Larsen, the daughter of Burke and Lisa Larsen, owners of Larsen’s Farms of Scottville, was selected among 10 college students to represent the Michigan dairy industry…

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Unlawful imprisonment, assault with dangerous weapon among arraignments.

February 3, 2017

Unlawful imprisonment, assault with dangerous weapon among arraignments. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Felonies – Mark Alan Saporita-Fargo, 47, no address listed, was arrested Jan. 23 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of conspiracy-unlawful imprisonment, bond absconding, and fourth-offense habitual offender. Preliminary hearing:…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Feb. 3, 2017.

February 3, 2017

79th District Court sentencings. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in 79th District Court: – Benjamin Thomas Sanchez, III, 21, of 4698 S. M-37, Baldwin, pleaded guilty Jan. 24 to operating while impaired by a controlled substance and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 93…

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WSCC accepting scholarship applications.

February 3, 2017

WSCC accepting scholarship applications.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’ Financial Aid Office is accepting scholarship applications from students who plan to attend for the 2017-18 academic year. The deadline to apply for scholarships is March 3, 2017. The college, the WSCC Foundation, community groups and private donors offer numerous scholarships to fit nearly all student academic records, backgrounds,…

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Dive team members train for cold water.

February 2, 2017

  Dive team members train for cold water.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Members of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team has spent the past couple of days getting certified in cold water diving. On Wednesday, team members were at Copeyan Park in Ludington, training in Pere Marquette Lake. On Thursday, they moved to Crystal (Hackert) Lake.…

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