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Muskegon Heights man facing prison is no-show for court hearing

August 25, 2015
Muskegon Heights man facing prison is no-show for court hearing

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old Muskegon Heights man who is looking at serving two-and-a-half years in prison for felonies of conspiracy – weapons/firearms and felony firearm failed to appear for a final conference hearing in 51st Circuit Monday, Aug. 24, and Judge Susan Sniegowski ordered that a bench warrant be issued for his arrest. Eric Deon…

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Back-to-school coupon is a hoax

August 25, 2015
Back-to-school coupon is a hoax

GRAND RAPIDS — If it looks too good to be true, then it probably is. An alleged $100 back-to-school coupon for Meijer stores has been circulating on social media. Meijer, however, tweeted Monday afternoon, Aug. 24, that the offer is fake. In order to be safe, Meijer states that customers should use the mPerks program for online coupons.

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80-year-old man arrested for aggravated domestic violence

August 25, 2015
80-year-old man arrested for aggravated domestic violence

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. GRANT TWP. — An 80-year-old Manistee man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for aggravated domestic assault following a 911 call from a residence in the…

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Trail-based tourism topic of Sept. 2 meeting.

August 24, 2015

LUDINGTON — Trail enthusiasts, business leaders and citizens interested in the economic potential of trail-based tourism in Ludington are encouraged to participate in a public meeting on Wednesday, September 2 at 6 p.m. in city hall, 300 S. Harrison Street. Interested parties can also participate in formal “Trail Town” and accessibility assessments of key trail amenities around the community earlier in the…

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North breakwater closed.

August 24, 2015

LUDINGTON — The north breakwater has been closed today, effective at 3:30 p.m., due to severe weather conditions. Police Chief Mark Barnett stated the closure was “triggered” by a citizen calling the Ludington Police Department to report people walking on the north breakwater in dangerous wave conditions.  These observations were supported by Ludington Beach Patrol observations.  Per city policy the city…

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