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History: The first Ludington carferries.

May 2, 2019

History: The first Ludington carferries. MC History Spotlight is a weekly history column brought to you by Ludington Woods Living and Memory Care. Each week this column features a story from our county’s past. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Editor’s Note: In MC History Spotlight’s previous post, we talked about how the railroad came to Mason County. The railroad and the…

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Terrorism threat tops 79th District Court arraignments

May 2, 2019

Terrorism threat tops 79th District Court arraignments, May 2, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Richard William Kuehler, 55, homeless, was arrested Apr. 28 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of false report or threat of terrorism. Preliminary hearing: May 15 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $50,000/10 percent.…

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Obituary: Robert Keppner, 96, Ludington.

May 2, 2019

Obituary: Robert Keppner, 96, Ludington. Robert H. Keppner, of Ludington, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, April 25, 2019 at the age of 96. Bob, as his friends called him, was born November 7, 1922 in Cicero, Ill. to Harry Washington Keppner and Elizabeth Anastasia Wendell. He attended Morton High School in Cicero, class of 1941. His college studies…

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Ludington schools bond: Walkability and transportation.

May 2, 2019

Ludington schools bond: Walkability and transportation.   LUDINGTON — On Tuesday, May 7, voters in the Ludington Area School District are being asked to decide on a 2.32 mills bond issue which will build a new kindergarten through fifth grade complex, and completely renovate the middle school/high school complex, among some other facility improvements (see more details here). The district…

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79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted May 2, 2019.

May 2, 2019

79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted May 2, 2019. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Cassandra Marie Flores, 21, of 116 E. Second St., Scottville, pleaded no contest Apr. 23 to assault and battery and was sentenced to 93 days in jail with credit for 22 days served. A second count of…

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