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A new way to show your love for MCP

August 17, 2014
A new way to show your love for MCP

MasonCountyPress.com has been around for just over 2 1/2 years. In that time we have seen tremendous growth in our readership. This free service is brought to you free through the generous support of our advertisers. Lately, several readers have asked how they can give back a little themselves. While we do not charge our readers, we are happy to…

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Boaters stop boat fire

August 17, 2014
Boaters stop boat fire

LUDINGTON — Two boaters at a neighboring slip prevented what might have been a tragic situation Sunday night at Harborview Marina. They noticed smoke from the boat next to them and acted quickly, Ludington Fire Chief Jerry Funk said, by calling 911 and also grabbing a garden hose. Funk said the fire on Dock D was from wiring on the…

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Statue memorializes Sallie Ferguson, who loved reading, teaching

August 15, 2014
Statue memorializes Sallie Ferguson, who loved reading, teaching

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — Jon Ferguson wanted to find an appropriate way to pay tribute to his wife of 47 years, high school classmate, mother of their two daughters, grandmother of three children and teacher to hundreds, if not thousands. While Sallie Peterson Ferguson probably would not have wanted him to commission a statue in her memory, that…

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79th District Court arraignments

August 15, 2014
79th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felony – Cory Odell Derrick, 37, of 803 E. Loomis St., Ludington, was arrested Aug. 11 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of larceny from a building and habitual offender, fourth offense. A preliminary exam is…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings

August 15, 2014
51st Circuit Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced Tuesday in 51st Circuit Court: – Aaron Michael Reamer, 29, of 401 Seventh St., Ludington, was found guilty Aug. 12 of probation violation stemming from 2010 convictions of criminal sexual conduct (CSC), second degree, assault and controlled substance, delivery/manufacture. He was sentenced to a minimum of one year and…

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