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Scottville looking at change in refuse services

December 1, 2013

SCOTTVILLE — One of the benefits of living in a municipality is refuse pickup. Though residents actually pay for the service through their taxes, the cost is often less than if they were to contract the service on their own. In an effort to keep costs down to taxpayers, the City of Scottville continually runs a deficit with its refuse…

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Sheriff’s report, Nov. 27 and 28, 2013

November 29, 2013

The following is the activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office from Nov. 27 and 28, 2013: Nov. 27 – 5:57 a.m.: Slide off crash, no injuries, U.S. 10 and Schoenherr Road, Custer Township. – 10:27 a.m.: Two vehicle rear-end crash, no injuries, Jebavy Drive north of Hazelwood Road, Pere Marquette Township. – 11:25 a.m.: Two vehicle broadside crash, no…

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79th District Court arraignments as of Nov. 27, 2013

November 29, 2013

LUDINGTON — The following individuals were arraigned this past week in front of the magistrate in Mason County’s 79th District Court:   Felonies – Eric MIchael Klopp, 33, 1235 Sumac St., Fruitport, was arrested Nov. 20 by Michigan State Police – Hart Post (MSP) for operating a vehicle under the influence of liquor, third offense. A preliminary examination is scheduled…

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79th District Court sentences as of Nov. 27, 2013

November 29, 2013

LUDINGTON — The following defendants were sentenced this past week in front of Judge Peter Wadel in Mason County’s 79th District Court:   – Kira Marie Petersen, 20, 1008 N. Brookridge Rd., Ludington was found guilty on Nov. 25 of failure to display a valid license. She received a $275 fine. – Chad Jason Miller, 43, 404 N. Rath Ave.,…

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Sports hall of fame class of 2014 announced

November 29, 2013

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame announced its 10th induction class for June 2014, and the class has a distinct flavor for track and field. Of the six new inductees, four made their names on the track for a time in the past 100 years. The others are remarkable coaches in gymnastics and baseball. “Each year, it…

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