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Erickson celebrates 90th by skydiving

July 8, 2013
Erickson celebrates 90th by skydiving

On July 6, Bob Erickson celebrated his 90th birthday with his family in a unique way: he jumped out of a plane. The life-long resident of Ludington served as a C-47 pilot in Europe during World War II. He spent many years as a Mason County commissioner and has been involved with many other areas of the community, including being…

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History comes alive during cemetery walk

July 7, 2013
History comes alive during cemetery walk

  LUDINGTON – History came alive Sunday in Ludington’s two cemeteries. To kick off a new interactive Mason County Lumber Heritage Trail, live actors played the parts of historical figures at Lakeside and Pere Marquette cemeteries. The cemetery walk was hosted by local historian Dr. Bill Anderson. Anderson led the group of 130 people around the two cemeteries where they…

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Arraignments, as of July 3, 2013

July 5, 2013

Compiled by Allison Scarbrough, MCP Correspondent.  LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in 79th District court:  –          Tony Tyson Thornsberry, 30, of 1308 E. High St., Mount Pleasant, was arrested June 24 by Ludington Police Department (LPD) for two counts of misdemeanor of assault and battery. A pretrial is set for July 15 at 9:15 a.m. Bail: $2,500/10 percent. –          David…

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Court news, as of July 3, 2013

July 5, 2013

Compiled by Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. Circuit Court LUDINGTON — The following was sentenced this week in 51st Circuit Court: –          Stephen Allan Lange, 40, of 503 5th St., Ludington, was found guilty June 27 of aggravated stalking and probation violation. One count of malicious destruction of a building $200-$1,000 was dismissed. He was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for…

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Victim testifies about alleged rape

July 3, 2013
Victim testifies about alleged rape

Mason County Press has chosen to not post the name of the alleged victim. She testified during a preliminary examination to determine if the crime warranted being heard in circuit court. Lewis was arrested on Feb. 12 following an investigation by the Michigan State Police. He was charged with two counts of criminal sexual conduct first degree involving a minor…

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