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51st Circuit Court sentencings

October 9, 2015
51st Circuit Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced Oct. 6 in 51st Circuit Court: – Joshua Dale McGraw, 27, of 1619 Dyson, Muskegon, was found guilty Aug. 24 of second-degree home invasion and attempted felony firearms. He was sentenced to one year and eight months to 15 years in prison for count 1 and two years in prison for count…

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Vehicle crashes, larcenies reported Thursday.

October 9, 2015
Vehicle crashes, larcenies reported Thursday.

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 local law enforcement activity Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015: – 6:25 a.m., Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Gas drive off of $102.22, Airport EZ Mart, 5400…

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Driver uninjured after vehicle strikes tree along Stiles Rd.

October 8, 2015
Driver uninjured after vehicle strikes tree along Stiles Rd.

VICTORY TWP. — An 18-year-old Sheridan Township woman sustained minor injuries Thursday afternoon when the vehicle she was driving struck a tree. The driver was southbound on Stiles Road in a Chevrolet Impala and reached for her purse, according to a Mason County Sheriff Deputy Ken Baum on the scene. The vehicle then crossed the centerline and entered a small embankment…

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Talking about fire prevention.

October 8, 2015
Talking about fire prevention.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Hamlin Township Fire Department visited Victory Early Childhood Development Center on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, to teach the children about the fire department, what to do in case of a a fire and how to prevent a fire. Click on the video for more.

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Armistice Day Storm memorial event planned for Oct. 17.

October 8, 2015

LUDINGTON — On Nov. 11, 1940, one of the worst storms of recorded Great Lakes history struck Lake Michigan, with the most destruction between the Sable points. Known as the Armistice Day Storm, over 140 people died and over 10 ships sank or ran aground. On Oct. 17, 2015 at 7 p.m., the West Michigan Underwater Preserve will host a memorial event…

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