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Hamlin man sentenced for accosting child.

February 14, 2017

Hamlin man sentenced for accosting child. #MasonCountyNews #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 46-year-old Hamlin Township man convicted of accosting a child for immoral purposes was sentenced to serve nine months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 14. Scott Earl Odekirk, 46, of 3550 Stearns Dr., pleaded “no contest” to…

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‘Romeo and Juliet’ law spares 17-year-old from registering as sex offender.

February 14, 2017

‘Romeo and Juliet’ law spares 17-year-old from registering as sex offender. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A local 17-year-old was spared from having to register as a sex offender due to his age and the victim’s age in a criminal sexual conduct (CSC) case. Isaiah Samuel Pena, of 5784 W. Johnson Rd., Pere Marquette Township, was sentenced…

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Extension service to leave Scottville.

February 14, 2017

Extension service to leave Scottville. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Board of Commissioners approved a request Tuesday morning by Michigan State University Extension to move its offices from downtown Scottville to West Shore Community College. The move will mean the first time in its over half century history in Mason County that the extension office will…

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Seasonal weight and speed restrictions in effect Wednesday.

February 14, 2017

Seasonal weight and speed restrictions in effect Wednesday.  SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Road Commission has announced that seasonal weight and speed restrictions are going into effect Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 7 a.m. and until further notice. All county roads will be restricted by reducing the maximum axel load by 35% per axle and truck speeds to 35 mph. Weight and…

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2 join Media Group 31/MCP sales team.

February 13, 2017

2 join Media Group 31/MCP sales team. SCOTTVILLE — Rachel Gale and Felicia Samuels are the latest to join the Media Group 31 sales team, effective today, Monday, Feb. 13. The two bring with them diverse and extensive knowledge in media sales. Both Rachel and Felicia reside in Hart. Rachel is a graduate of Hart High School and has spent…

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