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Children injured in Jackson Rd crash

February 1, 2014
Children injured in Jackson Rd crash

LUDINGTON — Two children were injured as a result of a two-vehicle crash on Jackson Road, south of Ludington Avenue Saturday afternoon. The crash occurred when the 26-year-old male driver of a Chevrolet Impala pulled out of a private parking lot into the path of a north-bound Ford pickup truck driven by a 52-year-old Ludington man. Jackson road is on…

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UPDATE: Snowmobiler doing well after crash

February 1, 2014
UPDATE: Snowmobiler doing well after crash

UPDATE: AMBER TWP. — A 14-year-old Scottville boy received a broken leg and ankle after the snowmobile he was riding was hit by a car Friday afternoon. The crash occurred around 3:40 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. 10-31 and Amber Road. Daniel VanDusen, who was riding with a group of other snowmobiles, attempted to cross U.S. 10-31 when his…

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79th District Court arraignments, as of Jan. 29, 2014

January 31, 2014
79th District Court arraignments, as of Jan. 29, 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: Felonies –         Bryan James Carrell, 21, of 3221 Luce Rd., Flushing, was arrested Jan. 23 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for a felony of first-degree home invasion. A preliminary exam is set for Feb. 5…

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This week’s court sentences

January 31, 2014
This week’s court sentences

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent.  1 sentenced in Circuit Court LUDINGTON – The following defendant was sentenced Jan. 23 in 51ST Circuit Court: –        , 46, of 708 St. Catherine, Ludington, was found guilty of probation violation. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail with credit for two days served; work release allowed; $233 in fines and costs; and…

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Snowmobiler struck on highway

January 31, 2014
Snowmobiler struck on highway

AMBER TWP. — A 14-year-old Scottville boy was injured after the snowmobile he was driving was hit by a vehicle at the intersection of U.S. 10-31 and Amber Road Friday. The snowmobile was struck while the driver attempted to cross the highway. The snowmobiler was transported to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital where he was apparently treated for a broken leg…

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