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Police clear Hansen Road scene, suspects not found.

May 14, 2015
Police clear Hansen Road scene, suspects not found.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  AMBER TWP. — Law enforcement has cleared the scene at 532 W. Hansen Road after a nearly 9 hour search of the area. Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office were initially called to the scene about 11:30 a.m. after one of the residences of the home reported a person had pulled a gun on him as…

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Law enforcement searching for suspects involved in home invasion, dog shooting.

May 14, 2015
Law enforcement searching for suspects involved in home invasion, dog shooting.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TWP. — Law enforcement is searching an area of northeastern Amber Township this afternoon for two suspects involved in a home invasion and dog shooting that occurred late this morning. About 11:30 a.m., the resident of 532 W. Hansen Road pulled into his driveway where he encountered a man who pulled a gun on him.…

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Scottville chicken barbecue may be canceled this year, partially due to vandalism.

May 14, 2015
Scottville chicken barbecue may be canceled this year, partially due to vandalism.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — A longtime Scottville tradition may come to end due to lack of business and due to an alleged vandal. The Scottville chicken barbecue, held at the Western Michigan Old Engine Club grounds at Riverside Park, has been part of the town’s summers for many decades. It began as a fundraiser for Scottville Riverside Park…

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Scottville to end its Main Street program; manager position to end.

May 14, 2015
Scottville to end its Main Street program; manager position to end.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Scottville will be ending its Main Street program beginning July 1, which also means there will no longer be a Main Street manager. The Main Street/Downtown Development Authority board met Thursday morning and voted unanimously to end its affiliation with the state Main Street program. The board did not vote unanimously, though, to amend…

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Drugged driving, $3,300 credit card fraud among police activity

May 14, 2015
Drugged driving, $3,300 credit card fraud among police activity

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. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 41-year-old Scottville man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for operating under the influence of drugs and possession of Xanax Wednesday, May 13, at 8:54 a.m., following reports…

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