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79th District Court arraignments include CSC, firearms charges

November 27, 2015

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Charles Clayton Rose, Jr., 37, of 479 S. Tyndall Rd., Branch, was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Nov. 1 for felonies of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and second-degree CSC. Probable cause hearing: Dec. 2…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings include CSC, strangulation assault

November 27, 2015
51st Circuit Court sentencings include CSC, strangulation assault

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Troy Leland Ambrose, 22, of 43 S. Campbell Rd., Walhalla, was found guilty Oct. 7 of attempted third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). He was sentenced Nov. 17 to one year in jail with credit for one day served; five years probation; and $658…

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79th District Court sentencings, dismissals

November 27, 2015
79th District Court sentencings, dismissals

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Gerald Thomas Skar, 63, of 6514 Grand Ave., Hamlin Township, was found guilty Nov. 18 of operating while intoxicated. He was sentenced to 32 days in jail with credit for two days served; must report to jail March 18, 2016 unless he has…

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Sports Hall of Fame announces 2016 inductees.

November 27, 2015
Sports Hall of Fame announces 2016 inductees.

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame has announced its 12th induction class, the Class of 2016. The Hall of Fame will induct Mike Benedict, George Cartier, Bud Dodson, Ross Donley, Jenny (Irwin) Every and the 1986 Mason County Central boys track team. “This year’s class, the Class of 2016 will be another outstanding group of individuals that…

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Community Thanksgiving Dinner serves hundreds.

November 26, 2015
Community Thanksgiving Dinner serves hundreds.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON – The annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner took place earlier today at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Ludington. The event typically draws over 300 people a year with over 70 volunteers. Turkeys are cooked by the Ludington Area Schools food service employees who also volunteer their time.  

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