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79th District Court news, posted March 4, 2021.

March 5, 2021

79th District Court news, posted March 4, 2021. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following activity recently took place in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Arraignments Felonies -Abram Rene Hernandez, 30, of 103 S. Columbia Ave., Scottville, was arrested March 2 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy).…

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State trunkline weight restrictions take effective Monday.

March 5, 2021

State trunkline weight restrictions take effective Monday. LANSING — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and local agencies are enacting additional annual spring weight restrictions to protect roads. Effective8 a.m. Monday, March 8, weight restrictions will be imposed and enforced on all state trunkline highways for the entire state of Michigan. State routes typically carry M, I, or US designations.…

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Meth possession arrests top police activity.

March 5, 2021

Meth possession arrests top police activity. The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Wednesday, March 3, 2021: 11:05 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 32-year-old Baldwin man was arrested on a failure to appear warrant and for possession of methamphetamine,…

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DHD#10 expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility including residents aged 50+.

March 4, 2021

DHD#10 expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility including residents aged 50+. Effective immediately, District Health Department #10 is opening up eligibility for all frontline essential workers, all adults aged 50 and older, and caregivers of individuals with special needs to register to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. DHD#10 will continue to prioritize seniors 65+ who are on its waiting list first. Frontline/essential workers…

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Traffic light to be installed at Jebavy, Bryant, along with other road changes.

March 4, 2021

Traffic light to be installed at Jebavy, Bryant, along with other road changes. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Ludington Area Schools, in cooperation with the Mason County Road Commission, will be making improvements to Bryant Road and Jebavy Drive in conjunction with the new elementary school that is being built near the southwest corner of the intersection of Jebavy Drive…

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