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Meth lab suspects named.

January 16, 2015

BRANCH TWP. —  The two suspects arrested on felony charges in connection to operating a methamphetamine lab have been arraigned. Russell Wallager, 29, and Alice Ramirez, 42, were arrested Thursday by Michigan State Police on charges of possession of methamphetamine at a residence in the 6000 block of US-10 where a meth lab was discovered. Both have been charged with operating/maintaining…

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Internet fraud, minor crashes among sheriff’s office activity

January 16, 2015
Internet fraud, minor crashes among sheriff’s office activity

LUDINGTON — The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity from Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015: – 4:29 a.m., alarm activation, 3800 block of US-10, Amber Twp. – 6:56 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injuries, LaSalle and Freeman, Grant Twp. – 1:11 p.m., internet fraud, 1300 block of E. Fountain Rd., Sherman Twp. – 4:49 p.m., civil standby, 2800 Lena, Hamlin Twp.…

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2 arrested in meth lab bust

January 16, 2015
2 arrested in meth lab bust

BRANCH TWP. —  A 29-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman were arrested on felony charges of possession of methamphetamine Thursday, Jan. 15, at a residence in the 6000 block of US-10 where a meth lab was discovered. “Members of the Michigan State Police Methamphetamine Enforcement Team responded to the scene to dismantle the laboratory and remove the hazardous materials from…

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Franz takes oath to begin third term.

January 15, 2015
Franz takes oath to begin third term.

LANSING — State Rep. Ray Franz, R-Onekama, took the ceremonial oath of office Wednesday in the state Capitol to begin his third term in the Michigan House of Representatives. The oath was administered by Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert P. Young Jr. Franz serves the 101st House District of Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee and Mason counties. Residents can contact their lawmaker…

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Loose cattle, larceny arrest

January 15, 2015
Loose cattle, larceny arrest

RIVERTON TWP. — Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a complaint of loose cattle Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 11:19 a.m. at Washington and Stiles roads. MCSO also arrested a 30-year-old Scottville woman on a warrant Wednesday at 8:19 p.m. in the 2600 block of W. First St. in Amber Township. She is being charged with larceny from a…

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