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Troopers searching for car wash thieves

May 30, 2014
Troopers searching for car wash thieves

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — On May 28 troopers from the Michigan State Police Hart Post began an investigation into the theft of coins from West Coast Car Wash located on Pere Marquette Highway, south of US-10.  The investigation revealed that two male subjects went to the car wash after hours and approached the dollar bill changer.  The suspects put a…

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4 sentenced in 79th District Court

May 30, 2014
4 sentenced in 79th District Court

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON  — The following were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: – Koddy Christian Gaut, 25, of 1218 S. Madison, Apt. 5, Ludington, was found guilty May 27 of controlled substance, possession of marijuana. He was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; $580 in fines and costs;…

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Fountain man arrested for drunk driving

May 30, 2014
Fountain man arrested for drunk driving

BRANCH TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 30-year-old Fountain man Thursday night for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, second offense. The arrest occurred following a traffic stop at 10:15 p.m. at U.S. 10 and Taylor Road. Other activity of the sheriff’s office for Thursday, May 29, 2014 included: – 12:02 a.m.: Unwanted person call, 100 block…

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Car wash to help Dumas family

May 30, 2014

SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Middle School is sponsoring a fundraiser to support the Scott Dumas family, a sixth grade social studies teacher, who was a victim of hit and run accident on April 16.  Scott is presently recovering from serious injuries as a result of this tragic accident.   On Saturday, May 31, 2014 MCC Middle School students will be…

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DNR announces June/July workshops on new Waterways Program Grant requirement

May 29, 2014

The Department of Natural Resources’ Parks and Recreation Division recently announced a schedule of workshops to discuss the inclusion of a five-year plan as part of the DNR’s Waterways Program Grant application process.  This change will allow communities to incorporate local harbors into their budget process just like any other community asset., encouraging a more holistic approach to long-term community goals and recreational benefits to…

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