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Jail contraband smuggling attempt thwarted

April 14, 2015
Jail contraband smuggling attempt thwarted

The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. LUDINGTON — An attempt to smuggle contraband into the Mason County Jail was thwarted by Mason County Sheriff’s deputies Monday, April 13, at 4:34 a.m. Deputies intercepted possible narcotics that were being mailed to an…

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Man severely burned in suicidal van fire dies, was scheduled in court today.

April 14, 2015
Man severely burned in suicidal van fire dies, was scheduled in court today.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. CRYSTAL VALLEY (Oceana Co.) — A Crystal Valley man who was severely burned in a van fire Monday afternoon, April 13, when he attempted suicide by igniting the Ford Econoline in which he was living has died, Lt. Craig Mast of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. Joseph Lee Gieske, 54, of 1465 E. Mill Rd., was…

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Earth Day signs won’t go in right-of-way.

April 13, 2015

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Ludington City Council denied a request of a local organization to place signs in the city’s right-of-way in order to promote an Earth Day event during its regular meeting Monday night. A Few Friends for the Environment of the World (AFFEW) will hold an Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 18 at the Ludington…

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Lakefront living: Cottage Works expands into retail location.

April 13, 2015
Lakefront living: Cottage Works expands into retail location.

We would like to welcome Cottage Works as our newest advertisers. Our great advertisers are the reason why we can bring this free news service to you. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TWP. — Dann and Julie VanDyke fell in love with Mason County and its many inland lakes. In 2003, Dann and Julie bought a cottage on Lost Lake…

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Weekend wrap-up includes alcohol offenses, larcenies

April 13, 2015
Weekend wrap-up includes alcohol offenses, larcenies

The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. Local law enforcement activity from the weekend includes: Friday, April 10, 2015: – 2:34 a.m., (MCSO), alarm activation, 3800 block of US-10, Amber Twp. – 6:33 a.m., (Ludington Police Department), hit-and-run, 300 block of W.…

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