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Local farmers talk issues with members of congress during Washington visit.

March 17, 2017

Local farmers talk issues with members of congress during Washington visit. #MasonCountyAgriculture #FarmBureau. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. I had the honor of being one of over 130 farmers to represent the state of Michigan during the Michigan Farm Bureau Washington Legislative Seminar this week in the District of Columbia. We were charged with discussing farm policies with our legislators. Brad…

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James Street Plaza to be redesigned into Legacy Park; fundraiser planned on Badger.

March 17, 2017

James Street Plaza to be redesigned into Legacy Park; fundraiser planned on Badger.  #DowntownLudington. LUDINGTON — The Downtown Ludington Board is planning to enhance the gathering space currently referred to as the James Street Plaza by creating a walk through Ludington’s history and renaming the space Legacy Park. An event is planned in May to raise money for the project.…

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DWLS arrest, assault among recent police activity.

March 17, 2017

DWLS arrest, assault recent among police activity. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, March 15, 2017: – 3 a.m., (Michigan State Police), alarm activation, 3000 block of US 10, Amber Township. Thursday, March 16, 2017: – 12:04 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), vehicle crash, no injuries, East Ludington Avenue and North Harrison Street, City of…

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Weapons, drugs, forgery among Mason County district court arraignments.

March 17, 2017

Weapons, drugs, forgery among Mason County district court arraignments. #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Alan Neushwander, contributing writer. The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Felonies -Andre Nieves, 18, of 7406 N. Alexander Rd., Grant Township, was arrested Mar. 9 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of carrying a concealed weapon and felony firearms, and misdemeanor charges…

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79th District Court sentencings and dismissals.

March 17, 2017

79th District Court sentencings and dismissals. #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Alan Neushwander, contributing writer. The following were recently sentenced in 79th District Court: – Phillip Edwards Mallory Roberts, 30, no address listed, pleaded guilty Mar. 7 to assault and battery and was sentenced to 45 days in jail with credit for 29 days served; 93 days discretionary jail for one year; no…

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