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Ludington woman arrested on multiple drug charges.

December 21, 2015
Ludington woman arrested on multiple drug charges.

LUDINGTON — Jeri Lynn Talmadge, 55, of Ludington was arraigned in 79th District Court Friday, Dec. 18, on felony charges of possession of cocaine, possession of morphine and maintaining a drug house, according to a press release issued by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT). Talmadge faces up to four years in prison and/or a $25,0000 fine.…

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Police handle several warrant arrests.

December 21, 2015
Police handle several warrant arrests.

The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. The following is local law enforcement activity over the weekend: Friday, Dec. 18, 2015: – 4:36 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), alarm activation, 3000 block of US 10, Amber…

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Hospital Lights of Love Tree at half-way point.

December 18, 2015
Hospital Lights of Love Tree at half-way point.

LUDINGTON — Kaley Petersen (top) and Rose Jensen place the latest lights honoring and remembering loved ones on the Lights and Love Tree at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The leaders of the hospital foundation are hoping to “fill the tree with love” during the holiday season. They are now more than half way to their goal and are making one…

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Winner announced in downtown Ludington holiday promotion.

December 18, 2015
Winner announced in downtown Ludington holiday promotion.

LUDINGTON — Small Business Saturday marked the start of the Downtown Ludington Board’s Shop Small, Win Big giveaway. Entry slips were given out at participating businesses when patrons shopped or dined Downtown. The promotion was created to encourage people to shop locally this Christmas season. “We had over 2,500 entry slips turned in at 34 participating businesses over the two…

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79th District Court arraignments include absconding bond, home invasion

December 18, 2015
79th District Court arraignments include absconding bond, home invasion

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court magistrate: Felonies – Cara Antoinette Monton, 17, no address listed, was arrested Dec. 8 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of absconding/forfeiting bond. Probable cause hearing: Dec. 16 at 3 p.m. Bail: $50,000/cash/surety. – Eric Zelek Hoggs, 39,…

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