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Robbery suspect’s alleged use of pellet gun results in dismissal of 5 charges

November 5, 2015
Robbery suspect’s alleged use of pellet gun results in dismissal of 5 charges

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — Five charges were dismissed against the 41-year-old Muskegon man accused of committing the armed robbery at the Branch Grocery in eastern Mason County last December, because he allegedly used a pellet gun with the orange tip removed, stated Mason County Prosecutor Paul Spaniola. Mark Anthony Miller was arraigned in 79th District Court, Oct.…

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Pilot reports laser was pointed at plane.

November 5, 2015
Pilot reports laser was pointed at plane.

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. An airplane pilot reported a green laser was pointed at his plane as he was making his approach to land his plane Wednesday evening. The Mason County Sheriff’s…

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Three apply for open WSCC board seat.

November 5, 2015

VICTORY TOWNSHIP – At the October 19, 2015 West Shore Community College Board of Trustees meeting, Phyllis Cowden, announced her intent to resign on December 1, 2015, due to a change in residency for a portion of the year.  The board of trustees announced its intent to appoint a replacement at its next meeting on Monday, November 16, to fulfill…

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5 to compete for Miss Ludington Area title.

November 4, 2015
5 to compete for Miss Ludington Area title.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Five women will be competing for the title of 2016 Miss Ludington Area during the annual scholarship pageant on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015 at West Shore Community College Center Stage Theater. The contestants are from Mason, Manistee and Oceana counties and will be taking the stage to compete in talent, interview, fitness and evening wear for a chance…

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Veterans honored at Optimist luncheon; special program Monday at MCC.

November 4, 2015
Veterans honored at Optimist luncheon; special program Monday at MCC.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Optimist Club honored area veterans today by serving them lunch. The free lunch was attended by over 70 veterans, including nine veterans from World War II. On Monday, Nov. 9, the Mason County Allied Veterans Council and the Mason County Central Middle School student body will hold a Veterans Day program (two…

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