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79th District Court arraignments

February 7, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent.  LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in front of the Mason County magistrate in 79th District Court. Felony –       Jeremy Jason Bonneau, 39, of 6765 Ann St., Ludington, was arrested Feb. 2 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of operating while intoxicated, third offense. A preliminary exam is set…

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11 sentenced in District Court

February 7, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following defendants were sentenced in 79th District Court this past week: –       Dyllon Eugene Kissell, 19, of 1713 W. Kinney Rd., Ludington, was found guilty Jan. 30 of driving while license suspended (DWLS). He was sentenced to 10 days in jail with credit for one day served; $285 in fines and costs; and 93…

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House of Flavors donates $25,000 to COVE capital campaign

February 7, 2014

LUDINGTON — House of Flavors, Inc. has donated $25,000 to the capital campaign for COVE (Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters). “The donation by House of Flavors is a great boost to the campaign,” said Debra Goodwin, capital campaign chairperson. The $25,000 gift will generate an additional $12,500 for the campaign through the pledge of a principal anonymous donor who promised to donate…

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Ludington man arrested for stealing from Meijer

February 7, 2014
Ludington man arrested for stealing from Meijer

AMBER TWP. — Deputies arrested a 38-year-old Ludington man Thursday for retail fraud. The man is accused of taking boots and a shirt from Meijer, located at U.S. 10-31 and Brye Road. Other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office from Feb. 6, 2014, included: – 8:54 a.m.: Gas drive off of $48.51, Pioneer Party Store, U.S. 10, Branch Twp.…

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DNR selling fuelwood permits early

February 7, 2014

In response to residents’ heating energy needs during Michigan’s exceptional winter, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it is now selling fuelwood permits – a month and a half before the traditional starting date of April 1. “Michigan’s vast forest resources provide many products and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors,” said Bill O’Neill, chief of the DNR’s…

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