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Scottville man arrested for felony assault

August 5, 2014
Scottville man arrested for felony assault

The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber, 2323 U.S. 10-31, Ludington, 231-757-9000; www.carterlumber.com. BRANCH TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 53-year-old Scottville man Monday on the charge of felony assault/damaged property. The arrest took place at Bockstanz and Campbell roads after deputies and Michigan State Police troopers responded to a citizen’s call regarding…

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Homeless man charged with arson

August 4, 2014
Homeless man charged with arson

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — George William Winters, 60, was arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office at 5:57 a.m. Saturday after he allegedly set two camp tents on fire on private property on South Jebavy Drive. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the incident occurred after an argument between Winters and the owners of the tents. The area is known…

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Ludington school board may act on teacher contract

August 4, 2014

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Schools board of education is expected to take action on its contract with the Ludington Education Association teachers’ union during its regular board meeting today at 3:30 p.m.

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Man burns down tents, charged with arson

August 4, 2014
Man burns down tents, charged with arson

The Sheriff’s Report is brought to you by Carter Lumber. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 60-year-old man was arrested Saturday on the charge of arson. The man allegedly burned two camp tents, which were occupied, on private property near South Jebavy Drive. The incident, which took place at 5:57 a.m., followed an argument between the suspect and the owners of…

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Tenant escapes apartment fire, uses garden hose to fight fire

August 3, 2014
Tenant escapes apartment fire, uses garden hose to fight fire

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — Kyle Lunde was sitting in his upstairs apartment Sunday afternoon when he heard people pounding on the side of the house and shouting. When he went to the window, he could see thick smoke coming from the opposite side of the building. The fire was near the door to the apartment, the only exit.…

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