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School closings, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014.

November 20, 2014
School closings, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014.

Closings and cancellations are brought to you by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville (231-757-4743), Ludington (231-845-1481) and Manistee (231-723-3500). Be sure to check them out on Facebook  and at www.smith-eddy.com.  The following schools are closed for Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014: – Ludington Area Schools – Mason County Central – Mason County Eastern – Ludington Area Catholic – Covenant Christian – West Shore Educational Service District –…

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Fountain man arrested for domestic violence; car crashes among MSP activity

November 19, 2014
Fountain man arrested for domestic violence; car crashes among MSP activity

SHERIDAN TWP. — A 30-year-old Fountain man was arrested Saturday, Nov. 15, at 9:04 p.m. by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for domestic violence in the 7000 block of East Sugar Grove Road. Other recent MSP activity in Mason County: Friday, Nov. 14, 2014 – 8:43 p.m., car-deer crash, West Conrad Rd. near Meyers Rd., Pere Marquette…

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Weather advisory in effect; check with us for cancellations.

November 19, 2014
Weather advisory in effect; check with us for cancellations.

Mason and Oceana counties continue to be under a winter weather advisory until 7 a.m. Friday. Snow is expected to increase in coverage and intensity with an addition 5 to 10 inches expected, according to the National Weather Service. We will be reporting on closings and cancellations as they are presented to us (please do not contact us about school…

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Ludington man bound to circuit court for CSC charges, home invasion.

November 19, 2014
Ludington man bound to circuit court for CSC charges, home invasion.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Ludington man charged with criminal sexual conduct first degree, along with several other charges, will be arraigned in circuit court following a preliminary examination in 79th District Court this morning. Jon Lloyd Maccune, of 924 E. Tinkham Ave., Apt. 201, was arrested following an Aug. 25 incident at Pineway Apartments. He faces…

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Woman arrested on outstanding warrant.

November 19, 2014
Woman arrested on outstanding warrant.

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 44-year-old woman on a warrant arrest Tuesday following a traffic stop at 12:03 p.m. at U.S. 10 west of Nelson Rd. The woman’s town of origin was unknown, according to a report from Sheriff Kim Cole. She was arrested on an outstanding warrant out of Hastings Police…

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