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Hart man sentenced to 2 days in jail for CSC.

December 16, 2021

Hart man sentenced to 2 days in jail for CSC. LUDINGTON — A 55-year-old Hart man was sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court to two days in jail with credit for two days served for a conviction of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Francisco Lujano Paniagua, of 2274 W. Jackson Rd., pleaded guilty July 6, according to court records. Paniagua…

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Winds knock down power lines, trees.

December 16, 2021

Winds knock down power lines, trees. MASON COUNTY — There are several reports of power lines and trees down throughout the county due to strong winds. Please drive with caution as crews are on scene, working to secure the areas.

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Victory Early Childhood Center closed today.

December 16, 2021

Victory Early Childhood Center closed today. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Mason County Central’s Victory Early Childhood Center will be closed today due to a power outage. The rest of MCC Schools will remain open.  

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Convicted sex offender faces prison for re-offending.

December 15, 2021

Convicted sex offender faces prison for re-offending. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Hart man, who is a registered sex offender, faces a prison term of 29-57 months after pleading guilty to third-degree criminal sexual conduct — victim between 13-16 years old — and second-offense habitual offender in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 14. Alexander Cole Mayse, of…

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Human skull found on beach in Filer Township. 

December 15, 2021

Human skull found on beach in Filer Township.  FILER TOWNSHIP (Manistee County) — A human skull was found on the Lake Michigan shoreline on Sunday, Dec. 12, according to Manistee County Sheriff Brian Gutowski. In a press release, Gutowski said deputies were dispatched to a beach where a person had found the skull.  “Preliminary examination of the skull by the…

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