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Ludington man arrested for driving without license.

October 30, 2014
Ludington man arrested for driving without license.

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 35-year-old Ludington man Wednesday after a 2:42 p.m. traffic stop at U.S. 10 and Pere Marquette Hwy. He was charged with driving while license suspended second arrest. Other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for October 28, 2014 included:   9:20 a.m.: Car/deer crash, no injuries, Washington…

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Defense granted 21-day extension in Phillips murder charge appeal.

October 30, 2014
Defense granted 21-day extension in Phillips murder charge appeal.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — An appeal by the state of Michigan in the murder case against Sean Michael Phillips will take place on Dec. 5, at 1:30 p.m., in 51st Circuit Court. A hearing was held this morning in front of Judge Richard Cooper to extend the defense’s brief in opposition to the state. Defense attorney David Glancy…

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Old Hamlin, serving homemade goodness since 1929.

October 30, 2014
Old Hamlin, serving homemade goodness since 1929.

This news service is brought to you free through the generosity of our advertisers. This series, Business Spotlight, features those great businesses. Today, we present Old Hamlin Restaurant, located in downtown Ludington. By Kate Krieger. Senior Correspondent. LUDINGTON – As the oldest family restaurant in Mason County, Old Hamlin Restaurant’s owners still believes in serving the community homemade food at…

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Health department offers flu vaccine for uninsured.

October 30, 2014

District Health Dept. #10 is offering free flu shots to anyone without insurance coverage between the ages of 19 and 64 years of age. Income qualifications do apply. DHD10 is setting up special clinics in each of the 10 counties it serves. All clinics are by appointment only. During this clinic, enrollment specialists will be available to assist individuals in…

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MSP responds to larcenies, crashes

October 29, 2014
MSP responds to larcenies, crashes

HART — Recent Michigan State Police activity in Mason County: Monday, Oct. 27, 2014 – 10:12 a.m., car-deer crash, US-10 and Larson Rd., Branch Twp. – 3:01 p.m., larceny of a purse, 6000 block of E. Decker Rd., Branch Twp. – 7:07 p.m., larceny of gas, 5000 block of E. Ludington Ave., Pere Marquette Twp. – 11:52 p.m., three-car property…

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