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79th District Court sentences as of Dec. 11, 2013

December 14, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP corespondent. LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: – David Niles Wilcoxson, 2920 N. Luce, White Cloud, was found guilty Dec. 6 of disorderly person. He was sentenced to 10 days in jail with credit for two days served; $285 in fines and costs; 90 days discretionary jail for…

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Winter advisory begins at 9 p.m. tonight through Saturday evening.

December 13, 2013
Winter advisory begins at 9 p.m. tonight through Saturday evening.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for this area from 9 p.m. tonight until 10 p.m. Saturday. Snowfall will increase in coverage and intensity tonight and continue until Saturday. East winds will increase to around 20 mph late tonight and continue on Saturday. Three to five inches of snow is expected by Saturday evening with locally…

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MSP offers Christmas fire safety tips

December 13, 2013

While the holidays are a time for celebration and gathering together with family and friends, the holidays are also a time for heightened awareness of the dangers of fire. “The holiday season is a time when the risk of experiencing a house fire is increased,” said 1st Lt. Kevin Leavitt, Hart Post commander. “Some contributing factors include increased cooking in…

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Out-of-the_Woodworks open house will feature unique, artist made gifts

December 13, 2013
Out-of-the_Woodworks open house will feature unique, artist made gifts

SCOTTVILLE — Looking for some unique gifts for Christmas? Over the next two weekends Out-of-the-Woodworks Studio and Gallery will hold a holiday open house. The open house will feature the works of Craig Convissor, Laurie Carey and Denise Jones. Convissor specializes in high quality wood items. Items featured will include wall hangings, furniture, tables, kitchen items, ornaments, carvings, sculptures and…

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Zonta donates to COVE building campaign

December 13, 2013
Zonta donates to COVE building campaign

LUDINGTON — The Zonta Club of Ludington recently made a donation of $2,500 to the COVE (Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters) capital campaign. COVE is in the process of raising money for its new $2.4 million facility, which will be located on Ludington Avenue, replacing the 110-year-old house that currently serves as the organization’s shelter and the modular office building. The…

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