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Man injured during Custer barn fire

June 7, 2014
Man injured during Custer barn fire

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  CUSTER TWP. — One person was injured this morning during a pole barn fire on East Wilson Road. Firefighters were called to the Maple Wood Farm, owned by Ron and Neva Wood, about 9 a.m. The barn was fully engulfed when the first unit from Custer Fire Dept. arrived on scene between Darr and Tuttle roads.…

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3 sentenced this week in 51st Circuit Court

June 6, 2014
3 sentenced this week in 51st Circuit Court

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday: – Albert Eugene Benjamin, 41, of 605 Seventh St., Ludington, was found guilty April 15 of attempted failure to register. He was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 88 days served; serve 90 days forthwith (already served); serve 77 days on…

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79th District Court arraignments include domestic violence felony

June 6, 2014
79th District Court arraignments include domestic violence felony

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felony – Casey Michael Fisher, 37, of 939 E. Decker Rd., Scottville, was arrested June 2 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of interfering with electronic communication device and a second count of domestic violence. A…

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79th District Court sentencings

June 6, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Kristopher Thomas Marshall, 32, of 143 N. Jebavy Dr., Apt. 4, was found guilty May of animal cruelty/abandonment and sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 90 days discretionary jail for one year; $291.62 in restitution; and a…

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Pedicab company offers unique perspective of Ludington

June 6, 2014
Pedicab company offers unique perspective of Ludington

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — There is a new cab company in Ludington, but this one doesn’t use any gas. Recently, the Sunset Spokes Pedicab Company opened up, providing service in and around downtown Ludington. The company was started by Brandy Henderson and her father, John Henderson, along with business partner Derek Kowatch. The pedicab is similar to a…

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