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Hansen Road, near Hackert Lake, closed until August.

June 22, 2015

AMBER TOWNSHIP — Hansen Road, between Amber Road and Cedar Lane near Hackert Lake, will be closed beginning today for construction. The project is a quarter mile paving, vertical curve correction, directional bore culvert and guardrail and is expected to be completed by August 1, 2015.

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Motocycle crash victims flown to GR.

June 22, 2015

UPDATED: LOGAN TOWNSHIP — Two Fountain area people involved in a Sunday morning motorcycle crash in southeastern Mason County were both sent to a Grand Rapids hospital following the crash. The crash occurred about 8:30 a.m. Sunday on Masten Road south of Hawley Road. The Michigan State Police reported that the motorcycle, with two occupants, was traveling south on Masten…

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Police investigate vandalism, larceny

June 19, 2015
Police investigate vandalism, larceny

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. The following was the activity of local law enforcement Thursday, June 18, 2015. – 6:45 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injuries, Fountain and Dennis, Victory Twp. – 9:24 a.m., (MCSO), suspicious activity, reported vandalism in the neighborhood, Ridgeview Court, Hamlin…

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79th District Court arraignments include burglary, MDMA possession, resisting police

June 19, 2015
79th District Court arraignments include burglary, MDMA possession, resisting police

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Joshua Dale McGraw, 27, of 1697 Terrace, Muskegon, was arrested June 12 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on felony counts of burglary, felony firearm, receiving and concealing stolen property and larceny. Bail: $50,000/cash/surety. – Alexander Bennett…

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79th District Court sentencings and dismissals

June 19, 2015
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Dustin Allen Collene, 34, of 106 E. Melendy St., Ludington, was found guilty June 9 of possession of marijuana; assault and battery; and breaking and entering/illegal entry. He was sentenced to 17 days in jail with credit for 17 days served; $1,078 in…

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