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Free Soil celebrates Christmas today.

December 6, 2015

FREE SOIL — Christmas in the Village is being celebrated today with activities beginning at 2 p.m. The event will feature food, crafts, games and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. The community Christmas tree will be lit at 5 p.m., the finale of the event. The event takes place at the Free Soil Community Center (former Free Soil…

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79th District Court arraignments

December 4, 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 – Stephen Thomas Horton, 44, of 2554 Lincoln St., Manistee, was arrested Sept. 28 by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for felonies of delivery of narcotic or cocaine less than 50 grams and possession of…

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79th District Court sentencings

December 4, 2015
79th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Ryan James McDonald, 23, of 502 N. Lewis St., Ludington, was found guilty Nov. 24 of operating while impaired. He was sentenced to $870 in fines and costs; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); 93 days discretionary jail for one year; must attend the…

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Salvation Army providing food baskets, toys.

December 4, 2015
Salvation Army providing food baskets, toys.

LUDINGTON — The Salvation Army of Mason County is providing food baskets and toys for families in need this Christmas season. The program is available for Mason County residents only. Christmas applications will be accepted at the Salvation Army Community Center, 116 E. Melendy St., on Monday, Dec. 7 from 1 to 2 p.m. and Tuesday, Dec. 8 and Wednesday, Dec.…

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Hart man arrested on 4 warrants

December 3, 2015
Hart man arrested on 4 warrants

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. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 52-year-old Hart man was arrested on four outstanding warrants and for second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS), and a 46-year-old Hart woman was…

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