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Severe thunderstorm warning issued.

November 10, 2020

Severe thunderstorm warning issued. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee: A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service, effective at 6:52 until 8:15 p.m. Areas impacted include Mason, Oceana and Muskegon counties. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 Considerable clouds early. Clear…

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Drunk driving arrests top MSP activity.

November 9, 2020

Drunk driving arrests top MSP activity. The following is weekend activity in Mason County of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: Friday, Nov. 6, 2020: – 12:09 p.m., a 39-year-old Ludington woman was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS) and operating without insurance, Countyline and Quarterline roads, Grant Township. – 3:50 p.m., a 24-year-old Walkerville man was cited for…

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Firefighters battle woods fire.

November 9, 2020

Firefighters battle woods fire. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from Pentwater, Hart and Mason County’s Riverton Township, along with the Department of Natural Resources, battled a woods fire for several hours Sunday, Nov. 8, across the road from the Pentwater VFW in the 8400 block of Business Route US 31. Firefighters were back on the scene Monday…

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78th District Court arraignments.

November 6, 2020

78th District Court arraignments. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Seth Warren Richards, 37, of 1672 Koonsman Rd., Muskegon, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for felony of fourth-degree arson $1,000-$20,000. Preliminary exam: Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. Bail: $7,500/cash/surety/10 percent. – Levi Christopher Frasier, 36,…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings.

November 5, 2020

27th Circuit Court sentencings. HART – The following were sentenced Monday, Nov. 2, by Judge Robert D. Springstead in 27th Circuit Court: – Kyle Nathaniel Russell, 35, of 2145 Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, was found guilty April 20 of controlled substance possession less than 25 grams and was sentenced Nov. 2 to 17 months to four years in prison and $198…

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