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Ludington man arrested for parole violation

December 15, 2014
Ludington man arrested for parole violation

AMBER TWP. — A 41-year-old Ludington man was arrested for a parole violation by troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Saturday, Dec. 13, at 4:40 p.m. in 100 block of North Stiles Road. MSP troopers also responded to a car-deer accident Sunday, Dec. 14, at 8:55 a.m. at U.S.-31 and Meisenheimer Road overpass in Summit Township.…

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‘Tis the season for scamming.

December 15, 2014
‘Tis the season for scamming.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. HART — After a utility bill scam was reported earlier this month in Mason County, now Oceana County law enforcement is receiving similar complaints. Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback said he has received two complaints today, Dec. 15, of an apparent phone scam that involves callers fraudulently claiming to be City of Hart employees seeking…

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Hit and run, larceny from a vacant home among sheriff’s office weekend activity

December 15, 2014
Hit and run, larceny from a vacant home among sheriff’s office weekend activity

HAMLIN TWP. — A 28-year-old Ludington man was cited for failure to report a crash after Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies located him following a rollover hit-and-run crash at Lakeshore Drive and Dahlke Road Saturday, Dec. 13, at 3:10 a.m., according to police. No injuries were reported. MCSO also responded to a larceny at a vacant home Saturday at 11:39…

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Christmas in Fountain.

December 13, 2014
Christmas in Fountain.

FOUNTAIN — Santa Claus arrived in Fountain Saturday night, by way of fire truck. The community celebrated with Christmas carols, sleigh rides for kids, cookies and hot chocolate.

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Robbery suspect still being sought.

December 13, 2014
Robbery suspect still being sought.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. BRANCH TWP. — The Michigan State Police Hart Post has released more information about Friday night’s armed robbery at the Branch Grocery. Investigators are searching for a male, approximately 6-feet tall with a medium build. The suspect was wearing a grey zip-up style hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, worn low around the waist. The two store clerks…

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