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K-9 discovers cocaine; suspect facing multiple drug charges

January 21, 2015
K-9 discovers cocaine; suspect facing multiple drug charges

CUSTER TWP. — Cash, the Mason County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit dog, located suspected cocaine concealed in the back seat of a vehicle during a traffic stop Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 7:35 p.m. at  US-10 and Schoenherr Road. As a result, a 33-year-old Mount Clemens man, who was a backseat passenger in the vehicle, was arrested on charges of possession of…

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Governor outlines vision of Michigan in state of the state address.

January 20, 2015
Governor outlines vision of Michigan in state of the state address.

LANSING  – Michigan will create an environment in which all residents can succeed, regardless of their stage in life, through a strategic realignment of government services and unparalleled public-private collaboration, Gov. Rick Snyder said during his fifth State of the State address. The governor outlined his vision for focusing government on people rather than programs, with the support of new,…

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MSP investigates a pair of break-ins

January 20, 2015
MSP investigates a pair of break-ins

MASON COUNTY — The following is weekend activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015: – 7:20 p.m., car-deer crash, Fountain Rd. and US-31, Sherman Twp. – 7:39 p.m., domestic assault, 5000 block of N. Williams St., Fountain. Friday, Jan. 16, 2015: – 6:40 p.m., car-deer crash, Free Soil Rd. and Custer Rd., Free…

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Victory Twp. woman may take plea agreement next month.

January 20, 2015
Victory Twp. woman may take plea agreement next month.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A Victory Township woman accused of embezzling between $50,000 to $100,000 in gift cards from the company she worked for, may be entering a plea agreement for the crime in February. Valerie Kay Larr, 55, of Victory Twp. appeared in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday afternoon with her attorney, Ryan Glanville. Larr was was arraigned…

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Ludington man accused of rape may face trial.

January 20, 2015
Ludington man accused of rape may face trial.

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, has turned down a plea agreement from the prosecutor and faces a jury trial in 51st Circuit Court. Jon Lloyd Maccune, of 924 E. Tinkham Ave., Apt. 201, appeared in court Tuesday afternoon. He  was arrested following an…

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