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79th District Court arraignments include retail fraud, strangulation, resisting police

March 12, 2015
79th District Court arraignments include retail fraud, strangulation, resisting police

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Allen Michael Mallison, 26, of 1710 White, Free Soil, was arrested March 7 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of first-degree retail fraud. Probable cause hearing: March 18 at 1:15 p.m. Preliminary exam: March…

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79th District Court sentencings

March 12, 2015
79th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Teresa Marie Gee, 19, of 402 Fourth St., Apt. 2, Ludington, was found guilty March 9 of allowing a person to drive in violation and sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served;; 90 days discretionary jail for one…

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Vietnam War photographer returns to area for presentation, healing sessions.

March 11, 2015
Vietnam War photographer returns to area for presentation, healing sessions.

VICTORY TWP. — Vietnam veteran and photographer John Hosier, Jr. will be returning to the Ludington area on Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20, to talk about his experiences during the war. Hosier’s photography exhibit, “Through the Eyes” was on display last August during the Mason County Allied Veterans Traveling Wall Project at Ludington City Park. John will hold…

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Habitat for Humanity collecting shoes for fundraiser.

March 11, 2015

AMBER TWP. — Habitat for Humanity of Mason County, in partnership with Community Recycling, is collecting gently used shoes, that will be sent to new owners around the world. From South America and Africa to areas in the United States, the recycled shoes will go to help people and communities in over 50 countries. Through ShoeBox Recycling’s SoleMate Note initiative, recyclers…

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Food pantry receives grant for handicap accessibility.

March 11, 2015
Food pantry receives grant for handicap accessibility.

CUSTER — Caritas Food Pantry recently received a $3,750 grant from the Great Lakes Energy People Fund. The grant money will be used to pour cement at the entrance of the pantry providing handicap accessibility for clients. The pantry is located in the former St. Mary’s School on South Madison Street. In addition to adding accessibility, the cement drive will…

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