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Ludington man arrested for rape, home invasion.

August 29, 2014
Ludington man arrested for rape, home invasion.

LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Ludington man has been charged with criminal sexual conduct first degree, along with several other charges, in relation to an incident that took place Monday, Aug. 25 at Pineway Apartments. Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett said officers from LPD were dispatched to the 1100 block of Pineway at 5:51 p.m. Monday for a report of a…

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79th District Court arraignments

August 29, 2014
79th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Andrea Benet Pena, 34, of 6425 W. Linden Rd., Ludington, was arrested Aug. 22 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for two felony counts of possession of analogues. A preliminary exam is set for Sept. 3 at…

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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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