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2 sentenced this week in circuit court

March 7, 2014
2 sentenced this week in circuit court

  By Allison Scarbrough. Associate Editor.  LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced March 4 in 51ST Circuit Court:   –                      Robert Joe Cook, 58, of 7932 E. Anthony Rd., Branch, was found guilty Jan. 7 of operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL), third offense. He was sentenced to 270 days in jail with credit for five days served; serve 90 days up front with…

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79th District Court sentences, as of March 5, 2014

March 7, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. Associate Editor.  LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: –                      Ryan Austin Moore, 24, of 3353 Wayburn Ave., SW, Grandville, was found guilty March 5 of allowing a person to drive in violation and sentenced to $275 in fines and costs. –                      Dana Richard Orourke, 48, of 7962 River Rd., Marine City, Mich., was…

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Most dangerous U.S. 10 intersections now feature left turn signals

March 7, 2014
Most dangerous U.S. 10 intersections now feature left turn signals

AMBER TWP. — The most dangerous intersections in Mason County have gotten a lot safer, starting today. Work was completed Thursday night on the new traffic signal at the U.S. 10-31 and Brye Road intersection. Work on a new signal at U.S. 10 and Meyers Road looks like it will be completed today. The new signals feature left turn phases…

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Couple arrested for domestic violence

March 7, 2014
Couple arrested for domestic violence

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 19-year-old woman and a 25-year-old Ludington man Thursday for domestic violence. The incident took place in the 1100 block of Lancer Lane. Deputies were dispatched to the couple’s home regarding what was reported as a domestic disturbance complaint. Other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday,…

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Shamrock parade entries being accepted

March 6, 2014

LUDINGTON — Entries are being accepted for  the March 15, 2014 Downtown Ludington Shamrock Parade presented by Sportsman’s Irish Pub. Individuals, groups of friends and families, businesses or organizations are invited to participate. Entries include traditional floats, groups of irishmen and/or women, pets dressed in holiday attire, musical groups, or any creative entry. It is encouraged that all entries use…

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