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79th District Court arraignments.

October 3, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor.  LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Marek Juergen Witkowski, 17, of 633 Brigham, Plainwell, was arrested Sept. 26 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for felonies of safe breaking and larceny in a building. A preliminary exam is set for Oct. 8 at 11:15…

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79th District Court sentencings and dismissals.

October 3, 2014
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Krystal Nicole Rogers, 25, of 712 Oak St., Baldwin, was found guilty Sept. 26 of driver transporting open intoxicants. She was sentenced to 30 days discretionary jail for one year and $265 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State…

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College board will wrap up president investigation by next meeting.

October 2, 2014
College board will wrap up president investigation by next meeting.

VICTORY TWP. – The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees met in special session this afternoon and discussed the fate of President Charles Dillon with attorney Patrick White. Dillon pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated two weeks ago in Manistee County’s 85th District Court. The only action the board took, following closed session, was to instruct the college staff…

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Two arrested in separate incidents Wednesday.

October 2, 2014
Two arrested in separate incidents Wednesday.

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Fire damages massage business; smoke fills plaza.

October 1, 2014
Fire damages massage business; smoke fills plaza.

Editor’s note: Solace Medical Massage is one of Mason County Press’ advertisers. We have started a GoFundMe campaign to help raise money for Wanda who did not have renter’s insurance. Click here to help contribute. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Heavy smoke damaged Solace Medical Massage at 5710 W. U.S. 10 this morning. Owner Wanda Stewart said she…

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