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Muskegon man charged with criminal sexual conduct

August 6, 2013
Muskegon man charged with criminal sexual conduct

LUDINGTON — An 18-year-old Muskegon resident has been arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for criminal sexual conduct. Joseph Cantu was arraigned Monday on the charges of CSC fourth degree. The alleged incident, which involved a juvenile female, took place on Sunday, Aug. 4, around 5:45 a.m. Cantu has posted a $7,500 cash bond. He is scheduled for a preliminary…

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Business owners discuss Festival concerns with commission

August 6, 2013

SCOTTVILLE — Four Scottville business owners attended the city commission meeting Monday afternoon to discuss their concerns about the plans for this year’s Harvest Festival (see related story here). Richard Cox, owner of Cox’s Sales and Service; Kelly Abrahamson, owner of Pizza Barn Plus; Roy and Linda Holden, owners of Holden’s Home Emporium, each discussed their concerns. Each also acknowledged…

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Scottville holds first reading of fireworks ordinance

August 5, 2013

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville City Commission is a meeting away from having a little peace and quiet in the town during national holidays — at least as much as there can be. The commission had its first reading of the new fireworks ordinance Monday night during its regular meeting. The city’s ordinance already bans consumer grade fireworks (see here for…

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Chamber responds to Harvest Festival decisions

August 5, 2013

SCOTTVILLE — On Sunday, MCP reported that the Scottville Harvest Festival would not have an ox roast or carnival this year. However, the story was written without explaination of why those events are not on this year’s schedule. The Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce has issued the following release: The Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber in conjunction with…

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Ludington mayoral primary is Tuesday

August 5, 2013

LUDINGTON — Ludington voters will narrow down their mayoral candidate choices Tuesday during the primary election. The two candidates with the top votes will move on to the November general election. The choices are Ryan Cox, Pete Engblade, Dave Kosla and Wally Taranko. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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