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Governor orders flags lowered in honor of fallen firefighters.

October 10, 2014

LANSING – Gov. Rick Snyder today joined with President Barack Obama in calling for the lowering of U.S. flags on all state buildings and within the state Capitol complex in conjunction with the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on Sunday, Oct. 12. “Firefighters voluntarily put their lives at risk every day to help keep our communities safe,” Snyder said. “Today, we…

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Larceny, sex offender violation among arraignments this week.

October 10, 2014
Larceny, sex offender violation among arraignments this week.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Dean Alan Drake, 52, of 205 E. Melendy St., Ludington, was arrested Oct. 5 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of larceny in a building. A preliminary exam is set for Oct. 15 at 11:15 a.m.…

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Controlled substance, forgery among 51st Circuit Court sentencings.

October 10, 2014
Controlled substance, forgery among 51st Circuit Court sentencings.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced Tuesday, Oct. 7, in 51st Circuit Court: – Lakeysha Camelle Cage, 31, of 1048 Amity, Muskegon, was found guilty Aug. 19 of forgery and habitual offender, third conviction. She was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 106 days served; serve eight months up front with balance to…

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79th District Court sentencings and dismissals.

October 10, 2014
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Adam Clayton Shook, 32, of 720 E. Ludington Ave., Apt. 3, Ludington, was found guilty Oct. 6 of disorderly conduct – fighting. He was sentenced to 30 days discretionary jail for one year and $285 in fines and costs. – Michelle Ann Bezesky-Wroble,…

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25 years of service to the county.

October 10, 2014
25 years of service to the county.

LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff’s Sgt. Gene Dennert was honored this afternoon with a retirement party at the sheriff’s office. Dennert has served on the county for 25 years. He said the job hasn’t always been easy been he’s thankful for his co-workers both past and present, many of whom attended the party. Sheriff Kim Cole presented Dennert with some…

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