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Drug charges top district court arraignments

April 26, 2017

Drug charges top district court arraignments #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Mary Beth Shaver, 47, of 6945 W. Shelby Rd., Shelby, was arrested Apr. 19 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance, second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS)…

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District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted April 26, 2017.

April 26, 2017

District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted April 26, 2017. #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. The following were recently sentenced in 79th District Court: -Adam Lee Passarelli, 28, no address listed, pleaded guilty Apr. 18 to disorderly person – jostling and was sentenced to 30 days in jail with credit for 30 days served; 90 days discretionary jail for one…

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US 31 speed limit to increase to 75 mph.

April 26, 2017

US 31 speed limit to increase to 75 mph. #MasonCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. US 31 in Mason and Oceana counties is among 1,500 miles of Michigan roadways to receive a speed limit increase, according to a press release issued by the Michigan Department of Transportation and the Michigan State Police Wednesday, April 26. The speed limit for the local…

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Culvert failure closes North Stiles Road.

April 26, 2017

Culvert failure closes North Stiles Road. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Stiles Road between Fountain Beyer roads is closed due to culvert failure.  The detour route is Quarterline Road between Fountain and Beyer roads out to US-31.  Northbound Stiles Road traffic should use Fountain Road to US-31.  

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Parole absconder nabbed during traffic stop.

April 26, 2017

Parole absconder nabbed during traffic stop. #MasonCountyNews   #PoliceNews LUDINGTON — Mason County sheriff deputies arrested a 36-year-old Ludington man wanted for absconding parole Tuesday, April 25, at 7:33 p.m. following a traffic stop at Delia Street and Ludington Avenue, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The suspect, who was wanted on a warrant issued by the Michigan Department…

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