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Scottville to end budget year with revenue surplus.

June 15, 2015

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — City Commission is being requested to approve budget amendements during its regular meeting Monday afternoon. The city’s 2014-2015 fiscal budget, which ends June 30, will actually have a $10,000 surplus, even though the city faced increased expenditures this past year. City Manager Amy Williams said the majority of the increases came from the cemetery,…

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MDMA, marijuana arrest

June 15, 2015
MDMA, marijuana arrest

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police arrested a 23-year-old Chicago man Friday, June 12, at 5:32 p.m. for possession of methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)/ecstasy/molly and marijuana at US-31 and PM Hwy. The following is other local…

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Help wanted: MCP news reporter 

June 14, 2015

Mason County Press and Media Group 31 LLC are looking for a reporter to cover municipal, school and general news beats.  Journalism experience and/or familiarity of local politics, governments, commerce and schools preferred. Should have a basic understanding of computers, photography and social media. Video and audio experience a bonus! Must have laptop or tablet and mobile phone.  This is…

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79th District Court arraignments include home invasion, CSC, harboring felons

June 12, 2015
79th District Court arraignments include home invasion, CSC, harboring felons

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Arthur Lee Jackson, 56, of 709 ½ E. Foster St., Ludington, was arrested June 4 by MSP for a felony of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and a second-offense habitual offender notice. Probable cause hearing: June 17 at…

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Sheriff: driver cited in crash, warrant sought

June 12, 2015
Sheriff: driver cited in crash, warrant sought

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. HAMLIN TWP. — A 45-year-old Ludington woman was cited for disregarding a stop sign, and a warrant is being requested for no security/no insurance following a two-vehicle crash that resulted in injuries at Lincoln and Decker roads Thursday, June 11, at 12:36…

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