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Subject flees court after sentencing.

October 29, 2014
Subject flees court after sentencing.

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Police Department was called to the Mason County Courthouse this morning for a report that a subject had fled the courtroom after being sentenced.  The subject, Dylan James Hansen of Martin, had appeared in court and was sentenced to 292 days in jail for violating his probation.   Shortly after sentencing, and before law enforcement was called,…

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CTE students participate in electric cart race.

October 29, 2014
CTE students participate in electric cart race.

VICTORY TWP. — Students from West Shore Career and Technical Education’s automotive, mechatronics, and welding classes competed in an electric cart race at Grattan Raceway in Belding.  This race was different than previous events, as Grattan is a road course.  The two electric carts had to be modified to successfully maneuver the course and the changes implemented were effective.  “It…

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Children’s museum receives grant from Great Lakes Energy.

October 29, 2014
Children’s museum receives grant from Great Lakes Energy.

LUDINGTON — Sandcastles Children’s Museum has been awarded a $4,000 grant from the Great Lakes Energy People Fund. The grant will be applied to the museum’s capital campaign, Vision 2020.  The Great Lakes People Fund provides assistance to communities and non-profits within the Great Lakes Energy customer area. Any Great Lakes customer can contribute to the People Fund by agreeing…

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It’s car/deer season. Sheriff offers advice for motorists.

October 28, 2014
It’s car/deer season. Sheriff offers advice for motorists.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — If you have been reading the police news on Mason County Press you probably have noticed an increase in vehicle/deer crashes. This is a typical pattern for the fall and spring, Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole says. “While we always encourage drivers to avoid distractions, like talking on their cell phones, we urge them…

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Rollover crash in Scottville.

October 28, 2014
Rollover crash in Scottville.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — A 21-year-old Fountain woman received minor injuries following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of East State Street (U.S. 10) and Reinberg Ave. Tuesday afternoon. The crash occurred about 3 p.m. after the eastbound Ford Windstar minivan, driven by the 21-year-old woman, was attempting to turn left onto North Reinberg Ave. and crossed in…

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