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Ranch offers holiday sleigh rides

December 22, 2013
Ranch offers holiday sleigh rides

GRANT TWP. — The Pajmama Llama Ranch of Free soil will be hosting draft mule sleigh rides on Christmas Eve from 2 to 4 p.m. and also on Dec. 26, 28 and New Year’s Day, same times. Donations will be going to selected persons or families who are in need for Christmas. The ranch, located on U.S. 31 just north…

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Winter weather advisory until this evening

December 22, 2013
Winter weather advisory until this evening

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Mason County until 7 p.m. tonight. Snow will move northeast into the area through early afternoon. Snowfall rates may briefly exceed an inch per hour in some spots. Total accumulation of 3 to 6 inches are expected, higher amounts possible towards the lakeshore. Motorists are urged to use caution…

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Arraignments, as of Dec. 18, 2013

December 21, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. The following were arraigned this past week in 79th District Court. Felonies – James Phillip Biggin II, 27, of 143 N. Jebavy Dr., Apt. 13, Ludington, was arrested Dec. 17 for felonies of welfare fraud over $500, welfare fraud, failure to inform; and habitual offender, fourth offense. A preliminary exam is set for Dec. 23…

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79th District Court sentences, as of Dec. 18, 2013

December 21, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Corespondent. LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: – Donald Thomas Miller, 25, of 203 Second St., Scottville, was found guilty Dec. 17 of domestic violence. He was sentenced to $580 in fines and costs; 93 days discretionary jail for two years; must have a substance evaluation and follow…

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West Shore Bank offers advice for Target customers

December 20, 2013

LUDINGTON — Target stores confirmed Thursday morning that over 40 million of its customers may have had their financial information compromised between Nov. 27 and Dec. 15. The breach occurred through credit card transaction machines at all Target stores. The closest Target store to Mason County is located in Norton Shores. If you shopped at any Target store during the…

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