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4 vehicle crash on Hansen.

November 22, 2015
4 vehicle crash on Hansen.

  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — An overnight dusting of snow and today’s sunshine has caused many country roads to be covered in ice. Four vehicles were involved in two separate crashes within minutes of each other at the same location Sunday afternoon. The initial crash occurred when a Pontiac Vibe was traveling west on Hansen Road and slipped…

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79th District Court arraignments include breaking and entering, larceny

November 20, 2015
79th District Court arraignments include breaking and entering, larceny

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court magistrate: Felonies – Jacob Thomas Kruisenga, 19, of 909 S. Washington Ave., Ludington, was arrested Nov. 13 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for felonies of breaking and entering a building and third-offense habitual offender. Probable cause hearing: Nov. 25 at…

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14-year-old girl allegedly brings marijuana to school, fights police

November 20, 2015
14-year-old girl allegedly brings marijuana to school, fights police

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. SCOTTVILLE — A 14-year-old Branch girl was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office and turned over to juvenile court authorities after she was found to be in…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings

November 19, 2015
51st Circuit Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Shawn Michael Ruse-Kiogima, 20 of 213 William St., Petoskey, was found guilty Nov. 10 of probation violation. He was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 283 days served; must successfully complete Special Alternative Incarceration (SAI) or “boot camp”; $1,127.23 in…

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Narcotics larceny among police activity

November 19, 2015
Narcotics larceny among police activity

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 is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015: – 5:43 a.m., car/deer crash, no injuries, US-31 freeway near Chauvez Road overpass, Pere Marquette Township.…

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