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By Brooke Hammond, MCP Intern PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) presented David Wiliam Bonnard, Jr., with a plaque and patriotic quilt for his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Throughout high school Bonnard was known as a remarkable swimmer and marksman—competing on his school’s swim team and rifle team. After graduating high…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a stop sign and an intersection sign at the intersection of LaSalle and Decker roads, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The theft was reported by the Mason County Road…
Tuesday, Aug. 6 is the Michigan primary election. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. During Tuesday’s election, partisan candidates will be selected to be their party’s nominee for the Nov. 5 General Election. Additionally, in some non-partisan races, if there are more than two candidates, the voters will narrow their choices to two finalists for the…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Johnathon Sturtevant, 21; aggravated child sexually abusive activity; arrested July 7 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned July 31; preliminary hearing: Aug. 21; bail: $50,000 cash. -Reenya Bilal-Clinton Burrell, 32; assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer; arrested July 20 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Kenneth Roth Duke, 34, pleaded guilty to domestic violence on July 26 and was sentenced to two days in jail, no drugs/alcohol, subject to random PBTs and drug tests, and $425 in fines/costs. A charge of fourth-degree child abuse was dismissed as…
