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Dillon to retire as college president.

October 18, 2014
Dillon to retire as college president.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  VICTORY TWP. — Charles Dillon has agreed to retire as president of West Shore Community College. On Monday, Oct. 20, the college’s board of trustees will take action on a separation agreement with Dillon. Dillon has been suspended from his job since he was arrested for drunk driving in early August. He recently pleaded guilty to…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings include CSC, assaulting police officer.

October 18, 2014
51st Circuit Court sentencings include CSC, assaulting police officer.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced Tuesday, Oct. 14, in 51st Circuit Court by Judge Richard Cooper: – Nicholas Allan VanVleet, 32, of 602 E. Danaher St., Ludington, was found guilty Sept. 9 of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – under 13 and second-degree CSC – under 13. He was sentenced to a minimum of…

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79th District Court arraignments.

October 18, 2014
79th District Court arraignments.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Christian Jonathon Steiger, 21, of 75 N. Stiles Rd., Ludington, was arrested Oct. 12 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of assault by strangulation, one count of domestic violence, and one count of malicious…

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79th District Court sentencings

October 18, 2014
79th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court:: – Timothy John Horrack, 36, of 1486 N US-31, Scottville, was found guilty Oct. 14 of operating while impaired by liquor. He was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); $870 in fines and…

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Victory Twp. woman charged with embezzling over $50,000 in gift cards.

October 17, 2014
Victory Twp. woman charged with embezzling over $50,000 in gift cards.

LUDINGTON — A Victory Township woman has been charged with embezzling between $50,000 to $100,000 in gift cards. Valerie Kay Larr, 55, of Victory Twp. was was arraigned on October 10 by Mason County Magistrate Patricia Baker on one count of embezzlement by agent $50,000-$100,000 occurring between September 1, 2012 and May 1, 2013.  The offense is a felony punishable…

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