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Fountain man arrested for failure to appear in court, twice

March 6, 2014
Fountain man arrested for failure to appear in court, twice

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 34-year-old Fountain man on two warrants following a traffic stop at Sixth and Pere Marquette streets Wednesday morning. The man was wanted on two outstanding warrants for failure to appear in court in Mason County. Other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for March 5 included: –…

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House of Flavors recalls ice cream

March 5, 2014

LUDINGTON — House of Flavors, Inc. ice cream manufacturing of Ludington is recalling one of its ice creams because it may contain unlabeled nuts. The ice cream is Belmont Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and is sold at Aldi stores. People allergic to nuts may be at risk. House of Flavors released a statement Wednesday, saying the ice cream was shipped…

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Man arrested for third drunk driving offense following Riverton crash

March 5, 2014
Man arrested for third drunk driving offense following Riverton crash

RIVERTON TWP. — A 40-year-old Battle Creek man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Tuesday night following a single vehicle traffic crash near the intersection of South Scottville and East Sippy roads. He was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, third offense, a felony. Also responding to the crash was Riverton Twp. Fire Dept., Custer Fire Dept. and…

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Former U.S. attorney joins Sean Michaels defense team

March 4, 2014
Former U.S. attorney joins Sean Michaels defense team

LUDINGTON — Fox 17 TV of Grand Rapids has reported that a former U.S. Attorney will be part of the defense team for Sean Michael Phillips, accused of killing his 4-month-old daughter Katherine (Baby Kate) Phillips in June 2011. John Smietanka, a former U.S. attorney for the West Michigan District, will be on Phillips’ taxpayer-funded defense team, assisting court-appointed defense…

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Deputies arrest man for parole violation

March 4, 2014
Deputies arrest man for parole violation

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office and Mason County parole agents arrested a 32-year-old Ludington man Monday for a parole violation. The arrest took place at 2:42 p.m. at 143 N. Jebavy Dr. Other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for March 3, 2014 included: – 6:31 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, Free Soil and…

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