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Ludington man pleads ‘no contest’ to 4th-degree CSC.

December 13, 2016

Ludington man pleads ‘no contest’ to 4th-degree CSC. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 25-year-old Ludington man pleaded “no contest” Tuesday, Dec. 13, in 51st Circuit Court to a high-court misdemeanor of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Michael Frank Battice, of 905 S. Madison Ave., was set to go to trial Wednesday, Dec. 14, facing two felony…

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Judge rules that trucker face misdemeanor.

December 13, 2016

Judge rules that trucker face misdemeanor. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews HART — The 26-year-old Amber Township trucker who rear-ended a family of five and another motorist, critically injuring a 4-year-old boy July 5 on southbound US 31 near the New Era exit, will face a misdemeanor charge. Judge H. Kevin Drake of 78th District Court ruled Monday, Dec. 12,…

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1 injured in snowmobile crash.

December 13, 2016

  1 injured in snowmobile crash. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews CUSTER TOWNSHIP — One person was injured in a snowmobile crash Monday, Dec. 12, at 8:45 p.m. at the intersection of Conrad and Poplar roads, according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Charles Hockanson of the Hart post. No other information was immediately available, because the narrative of the report was not yet…

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‘Behold the Lamb of God’ concert is Saturday.

December 13, 2016

‘Behold the Lamb of God’ concert is Saturday. #Christmas2016. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Tom Noteware & Friends will present “Behold the Lamb of God” in concert on Saturday, December 17 at 7 p.m. at West Shore Community College Center Stage Theater, located at the intersection of Stiles and Sugar Grove roads. The music and story-telling of the concert are unique –…

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DNR announces snowmobile trail closure

December 13, 2016

DNR announces snowmobile trail closure.  #Winter. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced a part of Snowmobile Trail No. 614 in Mason and western Lake counties is closed for the 2016-17 snowmobile season. It has been determined that three bridges along the trail are structurally unsafe and the trail base has degraded due to higher-than-normal water levels. The trail,…

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