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Ludington man arrested for stealing from Meijer

February 7, 2014
Ludington man arrested for stealing from Meijer

AMBER TWP. — Deputies arrested a 38-year-old Ludington man Thursday for retail fraud. The man is accused of taking boots and a shirt from Meijer, located at U.S. 10-31 and Brye Road. Other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office from Feb. 6, 2014, included: – 8:54 a.m.: Gas drive off of $48.51, Pioneer Party Store, U.S. 10, Branch Twp.…

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DNR selling fuelwood permits early

February 7, 2014

In response to residents’ heating energy needs during Michigan’s exceptional winter, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it is now selling fuelwood permits – a month and a half before the traditional starting date of April 1. “Michigan’s vast forest resources provide many products and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors,” said Bill O’Neill, chief of the DNR’s…

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Franz sponsors law to create conditional liquor license

February 7, 2014

LANSING — One of the last laws Gov. Rick Snyder signed in 2013 was state Rep. Ray Franz’ bill to create a conditional liquor license for business owners who are waiting for the state to finalize a permanent liquor license transfer. Franz and supporters of the legislation gathered at the end of January to celebrate Public Act 236 of 2013…

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Prayer page, fund established for Mady

February 6, 2014
Prayer page, fund established for Mady

Friends and family members have established a Facebook prayer page for Madysen Marie Church, the 7-year-old Ludington girl who was critically injured in a two vehicle crash on Jebavy Drive in Hamlin Township Wednesday night. Madysen’s mother, Amanda Collins, along with Amanda’s 10-month-old daughter Lillian Grace Collins, died during the crash. Madysen is at DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids…

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Prosecutor declares shooting of former teacher justified

February 6, 2014

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Mason County Prosecutor Paul Spaniola has declared that last month’s fatal shooting of William Marble by Michigan State Police Trooper James Luttrull was justified. Spaniola issued a statement this morning with his legal opinion. Today’s statement was the first time officials have released the names of the troopers involved. The incident occurred on Jan.…

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