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Circuit Court

March 8, 2013

LUDINGTON — The following proceedings took place this week in 51st Circuit Court. Sentences. – Michael David Vega, 22, 2581 E. May Gaw Ne Quong, Manistee, was found guilty on Jan. 22 for larceny. He was sentenced to 180 days jail, serving three months up front and remainder at court’s discretion; 18 months probation; $488 in fines and costs. –…

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Arraignments

March 8, 2013

LUDINGTON — The following people were arraigned this past week in 79th District Court. – Timothy Michael Anderson, 46, 6186 E. Hansen Road, Fountain, was arrested July 31 by the State, Sheriff’s, Chief’s Enforcement Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for the felony of controlled substance delivery. He was arraigned Feb. 28 and released on personal bond with a bail amount of $5,000.…

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Mold closes parts of jail

March 8, 2013
Mold closes parts of jail

By Rob Alway Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The presence of black mold has been discovered at the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, located on North Delia Street. Sheriff Kim Cole told the MCP that measures are taking place to address the issue. Sheriff Cole said the issue stems from a department investigation that started in December after Cole was appointed undersheriff; Cole’s…

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District Court

March 8, 2013

LUDINGTON — The following proceedings took place this week in the 79th District Court. – Danny Dee Gipe, 51, 2227 N. Holiday Dr., Mears, was found guilty on Feb. 26 for driving while license suspended. He was sentenced to two days in jail and one year discretionary jail for one year along with $580 in fines and costs. – Mark…

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Levin announces he will not run for re-election

March 7, 2013
Levin announces he will not run for re-election

WASHINGTON – Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., announced today that he will not seek re-election in 2014.   He released the following statement on his website: “I have decided not to run for re-election in 2014. “This decision was extremely difficult because I love representing the people of Michigan in the U.S. Senate and fighting for the things that I believe are important…

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