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79th District Court arraignments, posted March 27, 2023

March 27, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted March 27, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Rodney Clifford Beaver, 44; failure to return rented property $20,000 or more and third offense habitual offender; arrested July 4, 2022 by Michigan State Police; arraigned March 16; probable cause hearing: March 29;…

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Traffic alert: Crash at US 10 and Jebavy Drive 

March 27, 2023

Traffic alert: Crash at US 10 and Jebavy Drive  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews responded to a vehicle crash causing injuries at the intersection of US 10 and Jebavy Drive Monday, March 27,  around noon. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is asking motorists to watch for responding emergency units and to avoid the intersection if possible.

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911 call reporting overdose leads to warrant arrest

March 27, 2023

911 call reporting overdose leads to warrant arrest SCOTTVILLE — A 33-year-old Scottville man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies on two outstanding warrants following a 911 call reporting a possible overdose Saturday, March 25, shortly before 2:30 a.m. in the 400 block of Thomas Street, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The man was wanted on warrants…

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Police news, posted March 24, 2023

March 24, 2023

Police news, posted March 24, 2023 The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Thursday, March 23, 2023: 12:07 a.m., a 30-year-old Branch man was arrested for probation violation following a 911 call reporting an intoxicated person causing a disturbance, 6600 block of East US 10, Branch Township. 12:37 a.m., gas drive-off, $20 in fuel stolen, Airport Shell, 5400 block…

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The Hamlin Report, March 2023

March 23, 2023

The Hamlin Report, March 2023 By Nancy VanderVest, Hamlin Township Supervisor The following is a recap of what’s been happening in Hamlin Township over the last couple of months and what’s being work on in the near future.  Zoning Board of Appeals:  The Hamlin Township Zoning Board of Appeals met on February 27, 2023 to reconvene on and act upon…

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