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Bonser’s sells $4.7 million lottery ticket.

January 11, 2016

CUSTER — The Michigan Lottery has announced that a $4.1 million Lotto 47 jackpot ticket was sold at Bonser’s of Custer. The winning ticket matched all six numbers drawn Saturday night: 09-33-38-40-43-45. It was bought at the Bonser’s of Custer, located at 2391 E. State St. in Custer. Saturday’s jackpot win marks the first time the game’s jackpot has been…

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Lansing attorney pleads ‘no contest’ to 2nd-degree child abuse.

January 8, 2016
Lansing attorney pleads ‘no contest’ to 2nd-degree child abuse.

LUDINGTON — Lansing-area attorney David James Anderson, 63, who pleaded  “no contest” to attempted second-degree child abuse in 51st Circuit Court Thursday Jan. 7, faces six months in jail.   The plea was tendered pursuant to a plea agreement in which two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct are to be dismissed at sentencing, according to a press release issued…

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BRRRewFest to benefit Friends of State Park.

January 8, 2016

LUDINGTON — The second annual Pure Ludington BRRRewFest will be held on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016. The festival will host more than 30 Michigan breweries, showcasing their best brews for attendees to sample. Tickets are available online at PureLudington.com/beer, $25 in-advance, which includes six drink tokens and a 5 oz. commemorative tasting glass. Tickets will be $30 at the door.…

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Drunk driving arrest, car/deer crashes among police activity.

January 8, 2016
Drunk driving arrest, car/deer crashes among police activity.

The following is recent local law enforcement activity in Mason County: Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2015: – 6:25 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), car/deer crash, Custer and Powers roads, Custer Township. – 7:39 p.m. (MSP), credit card fraud, 4000 block of US 10, Amber Township. – 9:25 p.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, Stiles and Beyer roads, Victory Township. – 11:35 p.m.,…

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79th District Court arraignments include home invasion, assaulting prison a employee, embezzlement.

January 7, 2016
79th District Court arraignments include home invasion, assaulting prison a employee, embezzlement.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies Robin Jon Sarres, 58, no address listed, was arrested by LPD for felonies of absconding bond and third-offense habitual offender. Probable cause hearing: Jan. 13 at 1:15 p.m. Bail: $15,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Steven Craig Holtrust, 59, of 707 W. Ludington…

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