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79th District Court arraignments

July 18, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Nicholas Allan VanVleet, 31, of 602 E. Danaher St., Ludington, was arrested July 11 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for two felony counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC), under 13. A preliminary exam is set for…

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Circuit and district court sentencings

July 18, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in the Mason County courts. 51st Circuit Court:  – Albert James Brooks, 40, of 5243 Village Dr., SW, Wyoming, Mich., was found guilty April 8 of controlled substance, possession of methamphetamine, second or subsequent offense. He was sentenced to two to 20 years in a Michigan Department…

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Fire at Indian Summer

July 18, 2014
Fire at Indian Summer

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. RIVERTON TWP. — A large pile of apple boxes caught on fire at the Indian Summer plant on Chauvez Road. Riverton, Pere Marquette, Ludington, Scottville, Pentwater and Hamlin fire departments are on scene. The fire appears to have started from a trash pile located about 30 feet from the pallet boxes. Water supply has been a…

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College for Kids registration deadline extended

July 18, 2014

VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College will be hosting College for Kids 2014, July 28 – August 1, and the registration has been extended to July 22. The five-day College for Kids is a hands-on opportunity to explore higher education through arts, sciences, communications and recreation in a day-camp atmosphere on the college campus and features 25 action-packed learning adventures designed…

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Anglers reminded that importing some baitfish is unlawful

July 18, 2014

The Department of Natural Resources reminds the public that importing certain baitfish species is prohibited. The DNR has recently received numerous questions regarding the importation of baitfish into Michigan and points these inquiries to the Susceptible Fish Species list in Fish Disease Control Order 245. The release – both intentional and unintentional – of live baitfish  is one of the best ways…

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