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Cornfield fire in Riverton.

October 11, 2015
Cornfield fire in Riverton.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Riverton Township Fire Department was called to the Ron Lundberg farm Sunday about 5:15 p.m. for a cornfield fire near the intersection of Washington and Schwass roads. Fire Chief Joe Cooper said the field had already been harvested but the field was being mowed. Mowing equipment sparked the fire which quickly spread from the…

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Ludington woman injured after Jebavy Dr. crash.

October 9, 2015
Ludington woman injured after Jebavy Dr. crash.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 34-year-old Ludington woman was injured after her vehicle was involved in a crash at the intersection of Jebavy Drive and Rasmussen Road Friday afternoon. The crash occurred about 3:45 p.m. when the northbound Jeep Cherokee driven by the Ludington woman was stuck by a Toyota Camry attempting to make a left-hand…

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79th District Court arraignments, sentencing, dismissals

October 9, 2015
79th District Court arraignments, sentencing, dismissals

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following proceedings occurred recently in 79th District Court: Felony arraignments – Thomas Edward Spinner, 27, of 1852 E. US-10, Custer Township, was arrested Oct. 1 for felonies of breaking and entering with intent and larceny in a building. Probable cause conference: Oct. 14 at 1:15 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent. – Ryan Allen…

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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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