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Showers today, high of 51

April 24, 2014
Showers today, high of 51

The outdoor report for Mason County is sponsored by Superior Electric of Ludington: 231-845-0126; www.supelectric.com. Thursday, April 24, 2014. A period of light rain is likely between noon and 2 p.m. Cloudy with temperatures steady or slowly rising into the upper 40s. High of 51 expected. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 65%. Sunset: 8:40 p.m. Tonight, periods…

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Destiny; a matter of choice. Speaker talks to students about drinking and driving

April 23, 2014
Destiny; a matter of choice. Speaker talks to students about drinking and driving

Story and photos by Lisa Enos. MCP Correspondent. CUSTER — One third of all alcohol-related traffic fatalities in the U.S. involving teens occur during the months of April, May and June — prom and graduation season. With so many parties that often times include alcohol consumption, spring can be a dangerous time of year for teens. To that end, as…

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Amish Mennonite group to sing at Bethany Lutheran Church

April 23, 2014

LUDINGTON — Bethany Lutheran Church will host a choral group form the local Amish Mennonite community on Sunday, May 4 at 7 p.m. Singing a cappella, the group will share its faith through music. The group will sing a mix of old favorites and some newer compositions. It will also share information and answer questions about their denomination. The presentation…

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Petunia chair pleads guilty to embezzlement, will get 6 months

April 23, 2014
Petunia chair pleads guilty to embezzlement, will get 6 months

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The former chairwoman of the Ludington Petunia Parade appeared in 51st Circuit Court today and pleaded guilty to embezzlement. Donna Brown, 60, 4152 W. Washington Road, Pentwater, served as chair of the committee from 2008 to 2013. Over the course of that time, she took $47,807.15 from the committee’s account. That money was raised…

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Branch man pleads to marijuana growing charges

April 23, 2014
Branch man pleads to marijuana growing charges

LUDINGTON — A Branch Township man pleaded guilty this afternoon in 51st Circuit Court for growing over 20 but less than 200 marijuana plants in his house. Larry Cress, 50, of 8946 E. US-10, Branch, was arrested May 28, 2013 by the State, Sheriffs, Chiefs Enforcement Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of controlled substance – delivery/manufacture. Originally, Cress was…

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