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Memorial Day tribute: Spc. Joseph Lancour

May 25, 2014
Memorial Day tribute: Spc. Joseph Lancour

Medal of Honor awarded to Seattle soldier for actions during firefight that killed Lancour. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. On this Memorial Day, the federal holiday set aside to remember those who sacrificed their lives while serving in the Armed Services, we would like to pay tribute to Army Spc. Joseph Lancour. Lancour was the last soldier from Mason County to…

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Police searching for suspects wanted on outstanding warrants

May 24, 2014
Police searching for suspects wanted on outstanding warrants

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — Police are searching for two suspects with outstanding warrants who were seen in downtown Ludington this afternoon. The suspects, Tyler Joel Griffin, 22, and Kayleigh Lynn Clark, 25, both of Ludington, were spotted at 1:40 p.m. by a Ludington police officer walking near House of Flavors Restaurant on Ludington Avenue. After making eye contact…

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Former Green Beret is Memorial Day speaker

May 23, 2014
Former Green Beret is Memorial Day speaker

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON —Memorial Day means many things to many people. Officially it’s a federal holiday set aside to remember the men and women who died while serving in the Armed Forces. For Ludington veteran Lupe Rangel remembering those who died is a frequent occurrence. But, those memories escalate on Memorial Day. Lupe will be the keynote speaker…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings as of May 21

May 23, 2014
51st Circuit Court sentencings as of May 21

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced this past week in 51st Circuit Court: –       Victor George Perreca, 19, of 3476 Courtney Dr., Flint, was found guilty March 18 of second-degree home invasion. He was sentenced May 20 to one year in jail with credit for 118 days served; serve 10 months up front with balance to be served at the court’s…

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79th District Court sentencings as of May 21

May 23, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON – The following were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: –       Brandi Kai Cressell, 23, of 1755 Marilyn Dr., Ludington, was found guilty Mary 13 of operating while impaired by liquor. She was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; $1,145 in fines and costs; outpatient treatment; 90 days discretionary jail…

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