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Recent births, posted June 15, 2021.

June 15, 2021

Recent births, posted June 15, 2021. The following births have been reported: Michael Vershawn Nickelson II, the son of Nikita Miller and Michael Nickelson of Manistee, was born Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Jailyn Kay Remenak, the daughter of Heather Battice and Austin Remenak of Ludington, was born Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Ruby Rose Buckley, the daughter of Abby McKelvey and Dillon Buckley of…

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Pere Marquette Township office hours change.

June 15, 2021

Pere Marquette Township office hours change. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Office hours for Pere Marquette Charter Township offices, 1699 S. Pere Marquette Highway, have changed. New hours are: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; 1:30 to 5 p.m.

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SPD releases video of Friday crash.

June 14, 2021

SPD releases video of Friday crash. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Police Department has released video of a crash that occurred in downtown Scottville Friday, June 11. While there were no injuries in the crash, a split second difference could have meant serious injuries, as indicated by the video Police Chief Matt Murphy said. The video, taken…

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Ludington man arrested following Mackinac Bridge road rage.

June 14, 2021

Ludington man arrested following Mackinac Bridge road rage. MACKINAC COUNTY — William Pirkola, 65, of Ludington, was arrested Saturday by Michigan State Police following a road rage incident on the Mackinac Bridge. According to UpNorth.com/7&4 News, the incident began on eastbound US 2 when two vehicles were traveling to the bridge and the drivers began allegedly feuding over lane usage.…

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Cole named Michigan Sheriff of the Year. 

June 14, 2021

Cole named Michigan Sheriff of the Year.  Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole was named the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association Sheriff of the Year Sunday evening.  The Terrence L. Jungel Sheriff of the Year Award recognizes a sheriff who has made outstanding contributions to law enforcement and the criminal justice profession, demonstrates exceptional service to their community, and has contributed to the…

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