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79th District Court arraignments.

September 4, 2015
79th District Court arraignments.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies Christopher Ross Betzer, 20, 2063 N. Sherman Road, Hamlin Township, was arrested Aug. 28, 2015 by Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of possession of a controlled substance. Probable cause hearing: Sept. 9, 2015 at 1:15 p.m. Bail: $7,500. Elizabeth Marie Whitaker, 29,…

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79th District Court sentencings and dismissals.

September 4, 2015

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in 79th District Court: Timothy Carl Taylor, 36, 3930 E. Main Street, Fountain, was found guilty on Sept. 3, 2015 of driving while license suspended (DWLS). He was ordered to pay $285 in fines/costs. Roger Allen Hernandez, 40, 191 N. Bonnie St., Ludington, was found guilty on Aug. 31,…

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Great Lakes People Fund deadline is Oct. 1.

September 4, 2015

The Great Lakes Energy People Fund is accepting grant applications from non-profit organizations throughout its local service area. The upcoming grant application deadline is October 1. The People Fund is supported solely by Great Lakes Energy members who allow their electric cooperative to round up their bill each month to the next dollar. Since 1999 more than $2.67 million in…

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Police respond to more car/deer crashes, noise complaints.

September 4, 2015
Police respond to more car/deer crashes, noise complaints.

The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. The following was the activity of local law enforcement for Thursday, Sept. 4, 2015: 2:03 a.m.: Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), Car/deer crash, Taylor and Washington roads, Logan…

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Sheriff’s office urges drivers to be aware of children as school begins next week.

September 4, 2015

The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging motorists to be extra cautious as children return to school next week. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said drivers should try to cut down distractions and concentrate on the road as kids of all ages get back to school.   “Children are often eager to get on and off the bus because they…

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