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Petunia chair pleads guilty to embezzlement, will get 6 months

April 23, 2014
Petunia chair pleads guilty to embezzlement, will get 6 months

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The former chairwoman of the Ludington Petunia Parade appeared in 51st Circuit Court today and pleaded guilty to embezzlement. Donna Brown, 60, 4152 W. Washington Road, Pentwater, served as chair of the committee from 2008 to 2013. Over the course of that time, she took $47,807.15 from the committee’s account. That money was raised…

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Branch man pleads to marijuana growing charges

April 23, 2014
Branch man pleads to marijuana growing charges

LUDINGTON — A Branch Township man pleaded guilty this afternoon in 51st Circuit Court for growing over 20 but less than 200 marijuana plants in his house. Larry Cress, 50, of 8946 E. US-10, Branch, was arrested May 28, 2013 by the State, Sheriffs, Chiefs Enforcement Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of controlled substance – delivery/manufacture. Originally, Cress was…

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Ugly bartender contest to support Relay for Life

April 23, 2014

LUDINGTON — Who’s the ugliest bartender around? Find out Friday night at Jamesport Brewing Company on South James Street. The Relay for Life fundraiser will feature guest bartenders Mikey Holmes III, U.S. Navy; Shawn McDonald, West Shore Bank; Ben Oviedo, West Shore Bank; Jim Scatena, FloraCraft; Gary Schlinkert, West Shore Bank and Curt VanderWall, Turf Care Mole Man. Voting will…

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Great Lakes Ford, Mitchell Heating sponsoring tonight’s Business After Hours

April 23, 2014

In cooperation with the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce, Mason County Press presents The Business Plan. Today’s topic is Business After Hours.  By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  AMBER TWP. — Looking for something to do tonight? Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly business after hours is always a great opportunity to visit and enjoy some great food…

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Glancy is fourth judge candidate

April 23, 2014
Glancy is fourth judge candidate

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — David Glancy is the fourth person to put his name in the ring for the 51st Circuit Court judge race. For the past year Glancy has been Mason County’s court appointed defense attorney. David and his wife, Kathryn, operate private law practices in Ludington and Manistee and provide legal services in Mason, Manistee, Oceana…

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