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Crashes, suspicious situations top police activity

September 15, 2015
Crashes, suspicious situations top police activity

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 Monday, Sept. 14, 2015: – 1:16 a.m., suspicious situation, (Ludington Police Department), 1000 block of Lawndale St., City of Ludington. –…

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Pere Marquette Highway to shut down for railroad crossing construction.

September 15, 2015

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Pere Marquette Highway will be closed beginning Thursday, Oct. 8 to Wednesday, Oct. 14 between Sixth Street and Conrad Road. During that time, Michigan Department of Transportation will be upgrading the railroad crossing in that area. A detour route will be announced prior to start of construction.

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No school for MCC Friday.

September 15, 2015

SCOTTVILLE — The staff of Mason County Central Schools will be participating in an all-day school safety training on Friday, September 18. All school offices will be closed for the day. Reminder to parents that students have the day off.  

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Scripps announces candidacy for state representative.

September 14, 2015
Scripps announces candidacy for state representative.

NORTHPORT — Former State Representative Dan Scripps last week filed the paperwork as a candidate for State Representative in the 101stDistrict, launching his bid to again represent the people of Benzie, Leelanau, Manistee, and Mason counties in the Michigan House of Representatives. Scripps, an attorney who currently serves as president of the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council, a non-profit organization focused on…

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McVicker tournament raises over $5,000 for Jessica Scharp

September 14, 2015
McVicker tournament raises over $5,000 for Jessica Scharp

SCOTTVILLE — The fourth annual Pay it Forward Brandon McVicker Softball Tournament was held over the weekend at MacPhail Field. This year, the tournament raised over $5,000 to help Jessica Scharp. “A young lady who is a hero in my eyes,” said Bobbi McVicker, mother of Brandon McVicker, whom the tournament is named after. “She was there comforting and supporting…

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