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Scottville attorney resigns, referencing issues with police chief, commissioners. 

August 22, 2022

Scottville attorney resigns, referencing issues with police chief, commissioners.  SCOTTVILLE — Scottville City Attorney Carlos Alavardo resigned tonight, as a result of the issues the city recently has faced with its police chief, Matt Murphy and the efforts by some of the city commissioners to defend Murphy and place blame on City Manager Jimmy Newkirk. Alvardo’s resignation letter, dated today,…

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Ruby Creek honors disabled veterans.

August 22, 2022

Ruby Creek honors disabled veterans. Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. LOGAN TOWNSHIP — The Ruby Creek Tavern held its annual Thunder in the Creek on Saturday, Aug. 20. The 16th annual event raises funds for disabled veterans. It kicked off with a noon parade on Washington…

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Woman arrested for slashing tire.

August 22, 2022

Woman arrested for slashing tire. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Auto Owners Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Fountain woman was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Saturday, Aug. 20, shortly after 10 p.m. ​for slashing a tire on a vehicle in the 2300 block of North 32nd…

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Bystander saves elderly man from drowning in Ludington Harbor.

August 22, 2022

Bystander saves elderly man from drowning in Ludington Harbor. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 79-year-old West Bloomfield, Michigan man was rescued from the Ludington Harbor by a heroic bystander Saturday afternoon, Aug. 20, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “The victim was pulled from the water by a 62-year-old Kalamazoo, Michigan man who entered the water after seeing the…

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District court arraignments, posted Aug. 22, 2022. 

August 22, 2022

District court arraignments, posted Aug. 22, 2022.  LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court. Felonies -Matthew Elliot Penrod, 32; delivery/manufacturing a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and imitation manufacturing a controlled substance; offense date: Aug. 14; arrested by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Aug. 15; bond: $1,000/10 percent; probable cause hearing Aug. 22 at 1 p.m.…

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