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Rollover on PM Highway

May 17, 2014
Rollover on PM Highway

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 60-year-old Scottville man was trapped inside his van after the vehicle rolled over on Pere Marquette Highway about 6 p.m. Saturday night. Law enforcement had been on the lookout for the vehicle following complaints about a reckless driver, matching the description of the vehicle, a sheriff’s deputy said on the scene.…

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79th District Court arraignments

May 16, 2014
79th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned this past week in front the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies –       Corey Alexander Clark, 29, of 916 N. Rath Ave., Ludington, was arrested, May 12, by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of controlled substance, delivery/manufacture. A preliminary exam is set for May 21 at…

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79th District Court sentencings

May 16, 2014
79th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced his past week in 79th District Court: –       Derek Michael Johnson, 24, of 808 S. Madison St., Ludington, was found guilty, May 12, of failure to display a valid license and was sentenced to $275 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS). –       Debra Ann Mohr,…

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U.S. 10 road patrols increased

May 16, 2014
U.S. 10 road patrols increased

LUDINGTON — If you’re driving on U.S. 10 between Scottville and Ludington this weekend, you will notice an increased police presence. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said law enforcement officers from the sheriff’s office, Michigan State Police and Ludington Police Department are going to be concentrating on patrolling the 5-lane highway. He said officers will be paying extra attention to…

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Father of Trooper Butterfield passes away

May 16, 2014
Father of Trooper Butterfield passes away

Paul T. Butterfield, father of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul K.  Butterfield II, lost his battle with cancer Friday. The younger Butterfield was killed on Sept. 9, 2013 on North Custer Road in Free Soil Township by 19-year-old Eric Knysz of Irons. During Knysz’ trial and sentencing, the elder Butterfield wore a protective mask and had been going through treatment.…

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