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Bear sighting in Scottville.

March 31, 2017

Bear sighting in Scottville.  SCOTTVILLE — Nancy Lynn shared this picture she took of a bear on the northwest side of Scottville near the corner of Johnson Road and Reinberg Avenue Friday evening. An officer from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources was reported to be in the area attempting to scare the bear away. One of the residents in the area reported…

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Heroin possession arrest tops recent Mason County arraignments.

March 31, 2017

Heroin possession arrest tops recent Mason County arraignments.  #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Felonies -Renee Nicole Beer, 27, 2849 W. Johnson Road, Amber Township, was arrested on March 28 by the State, Sheriff’s, Chief’s Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) and the Mason County Sheriff’s Office on the charges of possession…

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District Court sentencings and dismissals

March 31, 2017

District Court sentencings and dismissals #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in 79th District Court: -Austin Martin Billings, 25, no address listed, pleaded guilty Mar. 1 to using a non-narcotic controlled substance and was sentenced to 69 days in jail with credit for 68 days served; one year discretionary jail for two years;…

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Historical society asking for millage to help cover capital improvements.

March 31, 2017

Historical society asking for millage to help cover capital improvements. #MasonCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The Mason County Historical Society would like the taxpayers of Mason County to help preserve the county’s history. The historical society has sent a request to the Mason County Board of Commissioners asking the commissioners to place a millage request on the August…

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Hospital encouraging patients, visitors to use Ludington Ave. entrance during Lawndale construction.

March 31, 2017

LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is advising patients and visitors of the hospital to use the Ludington Avenue entrance during construction of Lawndale Street beginning March 31. Construction is expected to be completed sometime in June. Traffic disruption is inevitable with such an extensive project, and Lawndale St. will be closed to through traffic. However, the city and its…

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