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Fire destroys Branch Township home.

May 1, 2015
Fire destroys Branch Township home.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. BRANCH TWP. — Fire destroyed a home Friday afternoon at 8375 E. Johnson Road. Initial dispatch information stated that a deck, attached to the house, was on fire. A few minutes later, the fire spread to the home, fully engulfing it. Denny Oleniczak leaned against his pickup truck in his garage and watched firefighters extinguish the…

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Ludington man arraigned on meth charges.

May 1, 2015
Ludington man arraigned on meth charges.

LUDINGTON — Graham Joseph Crawford, 23, Ludington, was arraigned Thursday, April 30, in 79th District Court on the charges of manufacturing methamphetamine and operating/maintaining a laboratory involving methamphetamine.  Crawford’s bond was set at $50,000 cash.  He is currently lodged at the Mason County Jail.  Both charges are felonies, punishable by up to 20 years in prison and/or a $25,000 fine.…

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VE Day anniversary celebration.

May 1, 2015

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Allied Veterans Council will host a celebration on May 8 observing the 70th anniversary of VE Day. Otherwise known as Victory in Europe Day, VE Day marked the end of World War II in Europe. To honor the occasion, a celebration is being held at American Legion Post #76, 318 N. James Street. Cake and punch will…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings include prisoner contraband, retail fraud, home invasion

May 1, 2015
51st Circuit Court sentencings include prisoner contraband, retail fraud, home invasion

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Anthony Earl Green, 38, of 1098 Lancer Lane, Ludington, was found guilty March 3 of jail – prisoner in possession of contraband and fourth-offense habitual offender. He was sentenced April 21 to a minimum of one year and six months to a maximum…

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79th District Court arraignments include home invasion, meth manufacturing, retail fraud

May 1, 2015
79th District Court arraignments include home invasion, meth manufacturing, retail fraud

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Michael Ryan Albaugh, 26, of 6694 E. Oak Ridge, Fountain, was arrested April 22 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of second-degree home invasion and third offense habitual offender. Preliminary exam was April 29.…

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