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Speaker says Michigan economy continues to improve.

April 10, 2015

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TWP. — Michigan’s economy is turning around and is continuing to improve. This was the message that Patrick Anderson of Anderson Economic Group of East Lansing told area business leaders during a symposium sponsored by West Shore Bank at West Shore Community College Friday morning. “There were some years when talking about the Michigan economy…

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Human trafficking is real in Michigan.

April 9, 2015
Human trafficking is real in Michigan.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. HAMLIN TWP. — Human trafficking in the State of Michigan is not an issue isolated to urban issues. It is an issue that affects all areas of the state. It is a cause that State Sen. Judy Emmons has taken on as her mission. Emmons spoke Thursday night during the Mason County Republican Party’s annual Linocln…

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Franz appointed to state Emergency Medical Services Coordination Committee

April 9, 2015
Franz appointed to state Emergency Medical Services Coordination Committee

State Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama, was recently appointed by House Speaker Kevin Cotter, R-Mt. Pleasant, to serve as a member on the state’s Emergency Medical Services Coordination Committee (EMSCC). Franz joins the EMSCC to provide the Michigan Department of Community Health with recommendations to strengthen emergency medical services throughout Michigan. Speaker Cotter issued the following statement regarding Rep. Franz’s appointment:…

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79th District Court arraignments

April 9, 2015
79th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Gary Joseph Stranc, 47, of 722 E. Loomis St., Ludington, was arrested March 31 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for felonies of sex offender – failure to register and student safety zone – residency violation. Probable cause…

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79th District Court sentencings

April 9, 2015
79th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Amanda Jean Couturier, 24, of 206 N. William St., Ludington, was found guilty April 1 of attempted assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer. She was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; one year discretionary jail for one year; jail…

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