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Sheriff’s report, Nov. 14, 2013

November 15, 2013

The following is the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office from Thursday, November 14, 2013: – 5:23 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, U.S. 31 expressway near Conrad Road, Amber Township. – 6:25 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, U.S. 31 north of Free Soil Road, Grant Township. – 9:30 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, Stiles and Fountain roads, Victory Township.…

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Bella’s adoption story

November 15, 2013
Bella’s adoption story

In observation of National Adoption Month, we are posting an encore of Stephanie Wagner’s adoption story, that MCP first posted in November 2012. The Kitchen Sink. A blog by Stephanie Wagner. November is National Adoption Month. It seems as if this would be a logical time to tell our story, and yet I am always a little hesitant to do…

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State Police offers deer season safety tips

November 15, 2013
State Police offers deer season safety tips

HART — As Michigan firearm deer season begins today, the Michigan State Police Hart Post offers some tips for hunters and non-hunters. “Every hunting season sees its share of hunting accidents and fatalities, most of which can be avoided,” stated F/Lt. Kevin Leavitt, Hart Post Commander.  “Most hunting accidents are due to careless handling of firearms, shooting at unidentified targets…

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79th District Court, as of Nov. 14, 2013

November 14, 2013
79th District Court, as of Nov. 14, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Corresondent. LUDINGTON – The following were arraigned this past week in front of the magistrate of the 79th District Court of Mason County: Felonies –         Renee Lynne Hansen, 47, of 4688 W. US-10, Ludington, was arrested Nov. 7 by LPD for a felony of embezzlement over $5,000. A preliminary exam is set for Nov. 20 at…

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51st Circuit Court, as of Nov. 13, 2013

November 14, 2013

LUDINGTON — The following defendants were sentenced this past week in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Eduardo Trevino, 33, 241 Third St., East Lake, was found guilty on Oct. 8, 2013 for possession of a non-narcotic and for possession of marijuana. He was sentenced to 1 year in jail serving 6 months up front and the remainder at the…

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