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New county clerk appointed.

March 27, 2015

LUDINGTON — The county’s new clerk will be stepping across the hallway of the courthouse to a new office. Deputy Treasurer Cheryl Kelly was appointed by 51st Circuit Court Judge Susan Sniegowski to replace current clerk Jim Riffle. Riffle was recently appointed drain commissioner, replacing David Hasenbank, who has retired. Twelve people applied for the clerk position. “It was wonderful…

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79th District Court arraignments

March 27, 2015
79th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Eric Deon Wesley, 35, of 2825 Hoyt St., Muskegon Heights, was arrested March 19 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for felonies of conspiracy – weapons/firearms and felony firearm. Probable cause hearing: April 1 at 3 p.m. Bail:…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings: assault with a weapon, domestic violence lands Manistee man in prison

March 27, 2015
51st Circuit Court sentencings: assault with a weapon, domestic violence lands Manistee man in prison

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Mark Edward Henderson, 35, of 11769 N. Charloon, Manistee, pleaded no contest Jan. 21 to assault with a weapon and domestic violence. He was sentenced March 17 to a minimum of one year and six months to a maximum of eight years in…

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79th District Court sentencings

March 27, 2015
79th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Jeffrey Allen Baugus, 32, of 651 S. Tyndall Rd., Branch, was found guilty March 23 of allowing a person to drive in violation and sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 90 days discretionary jail for one year;…

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Franz co-sponsors resolution to improve veteran health care access

March 26, 2015
Franz co-sponsors resolution to improve veteran health care access

LANSING — State Rep. Ray Franz of Onekama today co-sponsored a resolution to improve health care access for veterans across the state by encouraging the federal government to implement a pilot program in Michigan instituting a flexible Veterans Choice Card system that can be used at any health care facility. Current law requires veterans to use Veterans Administration facilities within a…

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