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Custer man flees meth lab during search; SSCENT arrests him

April 27, 2015

SHERMAN TWP. — A 27-year-old Custer man, who fled from SSCENT detectives during a search warrant at a meth lab in the 3700 block of Sugar Grove Road Monday April 27, was quickly apprehended and arrested on charges of manufacturing methamphetamine and operating/maintaining a laboratory involving methamphetamine. “Upon executing the search warrant, a 27-year-old Custer man fled out the rear…

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Ludington police calls increased in 2014.

April 27, 2015
Ludington police calls increased in 2014.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Police activity in Ludington increased by 553 calls in 2014 compared to 2013. Ludington Police Department’s number of complaints investigated increased by 507, the number of arrests increased by 71, traffic citations decreased by 37 and parking violations decreased by 488 citations. The increase in calls also comes with one less officer, a vacancy…

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Ludington tightens up temporary sign ordinance

April 27, 2015

LUDINGTON — City Council tightened up the city’s temporary sign ordinance Monday, April 27, during its regular meeting. The council already regulates when and if signs can be placed temporarily in the city’s right-of-way. The change in policy will now allow the council to request those who want to place the signs specify the size of the signs, the location…

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Sports hall of fame moving to downtown Ludington.

April 27, 2015
Sports hall of fame moving to downtown Ludington.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sports Hall of Fame, currently located at Historic White Pine Village in Pere Marquette Township, will be moving to the former PNC Bank building at 130 E. Ludington Ave, the southwest corner of Ludington Avenue and Harrison Street in downtown Ludington. Members of the MCSHF board spoke Monday during the regular…

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Ludington plans several water main replacements in 2016.

April 27, 2015

LUDINGTON — The city will be working on several water and sewer system upgrades next year. The changes come as the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has requested the city make improvements to its water distribution system. The projects that will be undertaken in 2016 include: South Washington Ave. between Fourth and Sixth streets, replacement of water main, sanitary sewer…

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