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Boy injured after bicycle crash.

September 13, 2015
Boy injured after bicycle crash.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHERIDAN TWP. — A 10-year-old Sheridan Township boy was injured after a bicycle crash at the intersection of Larson and Trail Ridge roads Sunday morning. A group of five kids were traveling down a large hill west on Trail Ridge, when the victim apparently fell into a ravine at the intersection.  The victim was taken to…

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Fire destroys historic Amber Twp house; pets lost in fire.

September 12, 2015
Fire destroys historic Amber Twp house; pets lost in fire.

   By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a 130-year-old house Saturday night, killing three pets. Mike Douglas lives in the home at 3342 W. Johnson Road, with his fiancé, Ashley Ward and her sister, Alexis Gleason along with three others. Mike said he was out in the barn, about 50 yards away, taking care of his horses…

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Sculpture honoring law enforcement dedicated.

September 11, 2015
Sculpture honoring law enforcement dedicated.

  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — The latest sculpture added to the Mason County Sculpture Trail was dedicated Friday afternoon at the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. The sculpture, “Helping Hands” is dedicated to the men and women who have served this area in law enforcement. Special plaques were made and dedicated memorializing the four law enforcement officers who have…

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79th District Court arraignments include retail fraud, felonious assault, drug possession

September 11, 2015
79th District Court arraignments include retail fraud, felonious assault, drug possession

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court magistrate: Felonies – Ronald Shane Dennis, 42, of 505 Bentley St., Eaton Rapids, was arrested Sept. 7 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of first-degree retail fraud and fourth-offense habitual offender. Probable cause conference: Sept. 16 at…

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79th District Court sentencings

September 11, 2015
79th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Bryan Scott Fenner, 24, of 5114 N. Cleveland St., Fountain, was found guilty Sept. 8 of operating while impaired by liquor. He was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; $1,025 in fines and costs; 93 days discretionary…

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