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Ludington native hired as new airport manager.

April 14, 2017

Ludington native hired as new airport manager. #MasonCountyNews. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — John O’Connor has been hired as the new manager of the Mason County Airport. O’Connor will take over operations on May 1, replacing long time manager Dave Johnson who is retiring. As a Ludington native and Ludington High School alumni, John O’Connor began his aviation career at Mason…

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Arraignments include 4 charged with operating meth lab.

April 14, 2017

Arraignments include 4 charged with operating meth lab. #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in 79th District Court: Felonies James Alexander Kelsey, 36, of 7077 E. US 10, Branch Township, was arrested Apr. 6 by the State, Sheriffs, Chiefs Enforcement Narcotics Team (SSCENT) on felony charges of delivering a controlled substance, operating/maintaining a meth lab,…

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79th District Court sentencings and dismissals

April 14, 2017

79th District Court sentencings and dismissals #MasonCountyCourtNews. By Alan Neushwander, contributing writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in 79th District Court at the Mason County Courthouse: Tia Marie Wells, 36, of 501 Adams St., Ludington, pleaded guilty Mar. 22 to operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) and was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one…

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SSCENT conducts search warrant.

April 14, 2017

SSCENT conducts search warrant. #MasonCountyNews #PoliceNews LUDINGTON — State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) detectives executed a search warrant for drugs in the 500 block of Fifth Street Thursday, April 13, according to Det./Lt. Andrew Ambrose. “SSCENT detectives, with the assistance of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Canine Unit, initiated an investigation earlier in the evening that led…

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Lake Jump raises over $22,400 for Sports Hall of Fame.

April 13, 2017

Lake Jump raises over $22,400 for Sports Hall of Fame. #LakeJump #MasonCountySports LUDINGTON — This year’s Ludington Lake Jump, held last Saturday, raised $22,433.29 for the Mason County Sports Hall of Fame. Funds will be used for the proposed Sports Center to be located on the southwest corner of Ludington Avenue and Harrison Street. Over the past 18 years over…

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