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Crashes on Lakeshore; perjury arrest among police activity Thursday.

August 28, 2015
Crashes on Lakeshore; perjury arrest among police activity 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. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Two three-car crashes on Lakeshore Drive, both with minor injuries, occurred within one minute of each other Thursday afternoon. The first crash, which was handled…

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79th District Court sentencings and dismissals

August 28, 2015
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Matthew Caleb Petersen, 32, of 2486 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, was found guilty Aug. 19 of domestic violence. He was sentenced to mental health treatment; $198 in fines and costs; and 93 days discretionary jail for one year. One count of assault with…

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Prescription dispensing machine now available at hospital.

August 27, 2015
Prescription dispensing machine now available at hospital.

LUDINGTON — Patients who use the emergency department at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital now have the option of obtaining select medications at the hospital, 24 hours a day, through a dispensing machine. The machine was installed last week but made its official debut today during a press conference at the hospital. It is being funded by the hospital’s foundation and…

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Car/deer crashes, larcenies.

August 27, 2015

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 the activity of Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, August 27, 2015: 4:54 a.m.: Larceny of medication, 900 block of South Dennis Road, Amber Township.…

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Salvation Army giving away backpacks, school supplies.

August 26, 2015

LUDINGTON – Beginning Monday, August 31, 2015, The Salvation Army of Ludington will be giving away backpacks and other grade-appropriate school supplies for school-aged children from Mason and Oceana counties at the Ludington Corps Community Center, 114 East Melendy Street. The distribution begins Monday, August 31 and will continue Tuesday, Wednesday,  and Friday, September 4 or as long as supplies last. Hours…

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