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Man convicted of CSC avoids jail due to state sentencing reform bill

April 27, 2021

Man convicted of CSC avoids jail due to state sentencing reform bill. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 60-year-old Ludington man was sentenced to five years probation for a conviction of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 27. Jack James Johnson, of 494 S. Pere Marquette Hwy., avoided a jail term for the high-court…

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Avid hiker proposes plan to restore Riverside Park trails. 

April 27, 2021

Avid hiker proposes plan to restore Riverside Park trails.  SCOTTVILLE — Joan Young of Amber Township presented a plan to the Scottville City Commission during its regular meeting last week to restore the hiking trail at Riverside Park. Several years ago, former mayor Bruce Krieger, designed and created the trail that runs on the outer edge of the east side…

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News Alert: Vehicle fire in Summit Township.

April 27, 2021

News Alert: Vehicle fire in Summit Township. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — Riverton Fire Department has been dispatched to the 4700 block of South Pere Marquette Highway for a report of a vehicle fire.  

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Police news, April 27, 2021.

April 27, 2021

Police news, April 27, 2021. 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 Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Monday, April 26, 2021: 8:45 a.m., car/deer crash, no injury, US 31 freeway north of Conrad Road, Amber Township. 2:23 p.m., alarm activation, Pere Marquette Township. 10:16 p.m.,…

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Scottville to offer swim lessons. 

April 26, 2021

Scottville to offer swim lessons.  SCOTTVILLE — The City of Scottville will be offering swimming lessons to children this summer at its Riverside Park swimming pool. The city is partnering with swim instructor Tess Hallead-Versluis.  Hallead-Versluis is a certified swimming instructor who has has been a lifeguard and participated in swimming competitions.  Classes are limited to eight kids per session…

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