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79th District Court.

August 29, 2014
79th District Court.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following was sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Gerald Dale Griffin, 51, of 3763 S. Pere Marquette Hwy, Ludington, was found guilty Aug. 20 of domestic violence. He was sentenced to 19 days in jail with credit for 19 days served; must complete 90-day inpatient treatment program at Behavioral Rehab Services…

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Sheriff encourages drivers to use caution as school year starts.

August 29, 2014
Sheriff encourages drivers to use caution as school year starts.

The new school year begins Tuesday, Sept. 2. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole is asking drivers to be aware of school buses and the young passengers they are carrying. “We are encouraging drivers to cut down distractions and concentrate on the road as kids of all ages get back to school,” Sheriff Cole said. “Children are often eager to get…

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Ludington native flew night missions over Vietnam.

August 28, 2014
Ludington native flew night missions over Vietnam.

The traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall will be on display at Ludington City Park until Sunday, Aug. 31. For more information, click on the Mason County Allied Veterans Wall Project website here. By Kate Krieger. Senior Correspondent. LUDINGTON – On August 5, 1964, Everett Alvarez became the first American pilot to be shot down and taken prisoner in the Vietnam…

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Vet still isn’t sure why US was at war, but would serve again

August 27, 2014
Vet still isn’t sure why US was at war, but would serve again

By Kate Krieger. MCP Senior Correspondent. LUDINGTON – Serving a two-year commitment in the United States Army from 1969-1971, Ludington summer resident, Chuck Patrello still isn’t too sure why the United States was in Vietnam in the first place. “It didn’t make any sense why we were there,” Chuck said. “I’m glad I did what I did though.” Chuck served…

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The wall arrives

August 27, 2014
The wall arrives

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — An estimated 800 motorcycles escorted the traveling Vietnam Memorial from Hart to Ludington City Park this afternoon.

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