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Branch man turns down plea deal for drugs delivery charge

November 12, 2013
Branch man turns down plea deal for drugs delivery charge

LUDINGTON — A 43-year-old Branch Township man turned down a plea deal from the Mason County Prosecutor’s Office today in 51st Circuit Court. Samuel Donald Morse, 2023 N. Benson Road, was arrested Feb. 20, 2013 by the State, Sheriff’s, Chief’s Enforcement Narcotic Team for the delivery of less than 50 grams of methadone. He was charged with two counts, each…

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Custer teen pleads to stealing outboard motors

November 12, 2013
Custer teen pleads to stealing outboard motors

LUDINGTON — A 17-year-old Custer Township man pleaded guilty this afternoon in 51st Circuit Court for receiving and concealing stolen property valued at more than $1,000 but less than $20,000. Collin Derek Trim, 1873 E. Wilson Road, was arrested Aug. 4, 2013 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for stealing outboard motors and tackle equipment from a Ludington marina. On…

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Accident causes power disruption

November 12, 2013
Accident causes power disruption

UPDATED. AMBER TWP. — A 17-year-old Ludington male was not injured after the pickup truck he was driving rolled over and struck a Consumers Energy power pole this morning. The accident occurred on Stiles Road north of Hansen Road. The driver, Nate Schmidt, apparently was attempting to pass a semi truck on the icy road. After the pole was struck,…

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More snow expected today

November 12, 2013

The outdoor report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.superiorelectric.com. Today: Snow showers expected with high temperature of 32 degrees F in Ludington and 29 in Scottville. Partly cloudy tonight with low of 27. Humidity: 56%; wind: northwest at 16 mph. Sunset: 5:23 p.m. Wednesday: Partly cloudy and windy with high of 42 and low of 37.…

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WSCC to hold financial aid workshops

November 12, 2013

VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College’s Financial Aid Office will host a series of financial aid workshops for prospective college students and their families. High school students as well as adults considering going to college are encouraged to attend a workshop. The workshops will be held on Nov. 21, 6 p.m., at Mason County Central High School and Dec.…

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