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Petunia Parade issues statement about embezzlement allegations

January 25, 2014

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Petunia Parade committee has issued a statement about the embezzlement charges that were filed last week against former chairwoman Donna Brown. MCP first posted about the charges against Brown on Wednesday. “While planning fundraising strategies for the upcoming 2014 season, a subcommittee of the Ludington Petunia Parade discovered discrepancies in financial records,” said Barb Sitler, co-chair.…

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79th District Court arraignments

January 25, 2014
79th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent.  LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in front of Mason County Magistrate Patricia Baker in 79th District Court. Arraignments Felonies –         Tyrone Gardner, 51, of 406 E. Foster St., Ludington, was arrested Jan. 16 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of domestic violence, third offense, and habitual offender, fourth offense.…

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13 sentenced in 79th District Court this past week

January 25, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent.  LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: –         Kayla Ann-Marie Jowers, 20, of 112 4th St., Ludington, was found guilty Jan. 17 of under 21 – purchase, consume and/or possess and sentenced to $265 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS). –         Myron Buck Duane, 18, of…

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6 sentenced in 51st Circuit Court this past week

January 25, 2014
6 sentenced in 51st Circuit Court this past week

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent.  LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in front of Judge Richard Cooper in 51ST Circuit Court: –         Jeremy George Villarreal, 35, of 921 N. Lavinia St., Ludington, was found guilty Oct. 22 of third-offense operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL), accident to fixtures, and failing to maintain security. He was sentenced Jan. 17 to…

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Closings, cancellations for Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014

January 25, 2014

– Victory Baptist Church Sunday service cancelled. – Open gym for Mason County Central soccer scheduled for today at 1 p.m. is cancelled due to weather. – Bachelor Church Sunday school and morning worship cancelled. – Crossroads Church of Custer, Sunday service cancelled, Monday Bible Academy also cancelled. – Bethany Lutheran Church, 1101 S. Madison St. will not have worship…

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