By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. State Representative Ray Franz isn’t very impressed with the legislature’s transportation bill that was passed in the middle of the night last week. The Republican from Onekama represents the 101st District, which includes Mason, Manistee, Benzie and Leelanau counties. Franz said the $1.9 billion bill is not about fixing roads as much as it is about…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Christopher Wayne Bailey, 41, of 308 E. Court St., Apt. 7, Ludington, was arrested Dec. 19 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for felonies of receiving and concealing weapons; weapons possession by a felon; two counts of felony…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. A new law passed in a late night legislative session last week will mean Michigan consumers will have to pay sales tax on out-of-state online purchases. This might seem logical, but State Representative Ray Franz believes it’s a bad move for Michigan. Franz is a Republican from Onekama who represents the 101st District, which includes Mason,…
BRANCH TWP. — A 22-year-old Walhalla man was tasered following a foot chase Christmas Eve at 8:57 a.m. at a residence at 186 S. Walhalla Rd. Mason County Sheriff’s deputies went to the residence to arrest the suspect on a two-count warrant charging him with interfering with electronic communications and third-offense domestic violence. “The subject fled from officers, and a…
By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Andrew Lawrence Barrette, 51, of 127 S. James St., Ludington, was found guilty Nov. 26 of allowing a person to drive in violation. He was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; $335 in fines and costs; and…
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