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3 arrested by deputies Wednesday

May 29, 2014

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 31-year-old Scottville man Wednesday in the McDonald’s restaurant parking lot. The man was wanted on two outstanding warrants from Kent County friend of the court, arrears of $26,293 and $2,156. Friend of the court warrants are typically for past due child support payments. Deputies also arrested a 37-year-old…

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Police arrest fugitives; chief credits media for helping

May 28, 2014
Police arrest fugitives; chief credits media for helping

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Police arrested fugitives Tyler Joel Griffin, 22, and Kayleigh Lynn Clark, 25 this afternoon at an apartment at 308 W. Court St. The two were wanted on warrants from Mason and Oceana counties. Police have been searching for the duo since they were spotted Saturday near House of Flavors Restaurant on Ludington Avenue. After…

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Storybook Village, Pentwater’s imagination store

May 28, 2014
Storybook Village, Pentwater’s imagination store

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  PENTWATER — Down at the end of Hancock Street there is a magical place. It’s a place where  children sail Oceans, explore islands and play with dragons. It’s a place of magic, mystery and adventure. It’s Storybook Village. The store opened in July 2011, the creation of Barbara and Tom Sims. Barbara is a retired teacher…

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White Pine Village gardeners pay tribute to Don Gohn

May 28, 2014
White Pine Village gardeners pay tribute to Don Gohn

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Members of the Gardening Angels of White Pine Village gathered Wednesday morning to pay tribute to a friend of the village. The group dedicated a tree in honor of Don Gohn. Don had been a resident of Tamarac Village in Hamlin Township since 1993. He was a retired teacher, wrestling coach and…

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Man arrested for writing bad checks

May 28, 2014

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 31-year-old Ludington man on an outstanding warrant for non-sufficient fund check out of Manistee County Tuesday morning. The man was arrested following a traffic stop at Pere Marquette Highway and Conrad Road at 2:50 a.m. Other activity of the sheriff’s office for Tuesday, May 27, 2014 included: 5:40…

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