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Huizenga votes to keep government open, shut down Obamacare

September 29, 2013

Washington, DC – Tonight, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement after voting in favor of the continuing resolution to fund the federal government: “The legislation passed this evening by the House eliminates the job-destroying medical device tax, delays ObamaCare’s implementation for one year and ensures our men and women in uniform are funded in the event that Senate…

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Arraignments, as of Sept. 25, 2013

September 27, 2013
Arraignments, as of Sept. 25, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. Felonies   –         Michael Thomas Jankoviak, 25, of 3904 E. Sugar Grover Rd., Custer, was arrested Sept. 22 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of operating while intoxicated, third offense, and driving while license suspended (DWLS). A preliminary exam is set for Oct. 2 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $7,500/cash/surety/10 percent cash. –         Wayne Charles Lyle,…

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District court, as of Sept. 25, 2013

September 27, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent.  LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: –         Connor Patrick Nowaczyk, 21, of 1164 Gary St., Ludington, was found guilty Sept. 24 of operating while impaired by liquor. He was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; $1,145 in fines and costs; Alcohol Highway Safety…

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Filming continues for second ‘Mickey Matson’ movie

September 26, 2013
Filming continues for second ‘Mickey Matson’ movie

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. MANISTEE — Filming continues of the locally written and produced movie “The Adventures of Mickey Matson and the Pirates’ Code.” The film is the sequel to the popular “The Adventures of Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Conspiracy.” The film is being directed co-produced by Harold Cronk of Amber Township. Cronk also co-wrote the film and wrote…

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3 arrested during pot bust

September 25, 2013

The State, Sheriff’s, Chief’s Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) and the United States Forest Service concluded a marijuana investigation in Mason County last which resulted in the arrest of three people. In a press release, the SSCENT team reported that after a year-long investigation three Newaygo County men were allegedly harvesting marijuana plants on federal land in Eden Township. Marijuana…

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