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District and Circuit courts, as of May 15, 2013

May 17, 2013

Compiled by Allison Scarbrough. MCP correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week at the Mason County Courthouse: 51st Circuit Court: – Timothy Alan Lopez, 19, of 603 S. Washington Ave., Ludington, was found guilty of probation violation of a previous larceny of building conviction. He was sentenced May 8 to 365 days in jail with credit for 187…

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House fire in Ludington

May 17, 2013
House fire in Ludington

LUDINGTON — Three fire departments were on scene of a house fire at 209 E. Melendy St. early Friday morning. The fire was reported about midnight. Police on scene said the home’s single occupant was able to get out safely with her dog. She apparently heard a popping noise and the lights went out. Within moments the house had filled…

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Arts council continues West Shore Art Fair

May 16, 2013

LUDINGTON — Fine art aficionados will notice some subtle yet exciting enhancements at one of Ludington’s longest-running art events – the 2013 West Shore Art Fair. In its 45th year, the 2013 West Shore Art Fair, July 6-7 at City Park will undergone a number of changes this year to elevate the stature and quality of the event. The West Shore Art Fair is sponsored…

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Superior Electric Beach/Outdoor Report: May 16, 2013

May 16, 2013
Superior Electric Beach/Outdoor Report: May 16, 2013

Today we introduce a new service to Mason County Press. The beach and outdoor report will give a brief over-view of water temperatures and conditions along Mason County’s shorelines and also temperatures reported inland as well. Our source comes from Coast Watch and the National Weather Service. Typically, we will post this information Monday through Friday between 11 a.m. and noon.…

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Lighthouses opening for the season

May 16, 2013
Lighthouses opening for the season

The four lighthouses operated by the Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers Association are opening for season. Big Sable Point Lighthouse, located in the Ludington State Park, opened earlier this month. On May 24, White River Light Station in Whitehall, Little Sable Point Light Station in Mears and the Ludington North Breakwater Light will open. The Ludington-based nonprofit association runs the four…

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