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Official Badger sailing season begins

May 17, 2013
Official Badger sailing season begins

By Rob Alway Editor-in-Chief ON-BOARD THE SS BADGER — The first official day of the SS Badger’s 2013 sailing season began today. The Badger actually started sailing on May 6 but customer services have been limited. The season began early because of commercial traffic, particularly the transporting of wind turbines from Wisconsin to Michigan. Though the ship ran into patches…

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Arraignments, as of May 15, 2013

May 17, 2013

Compiled by Allison Scarbrough, MCP correspondent LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in 79th District Court: Felonies –         Chad Heitz, 33, of 3677 S PM Highway, Lot 17, Ludington, was arrested May 11 by LPD for a felony of criminal sexual conduct, third degree. A preliminary exam is set for May 22 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $25,000/10 percent; must have…

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District and Circuit courts, as of May 15, 2013

May 17, 2013

Compiled by Allison Scarbrough. MCP correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week at the Mason County Courthouse: 51st Circuit Court: – Timothy Alan Lopez, 19, of 603 S. Washington Ave., Ludington, was found guilty of probation violation of a previous larceny of building conviction. He was sentenced May 8 to 365 days in jail with credit for 187…

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House fire in Ludington

May 17, 2013
House fire in Ludington

LUDINGTON — Three fire departments were on scene of a house fire at 209 E. Melendy St. early Friday morning. The fire was reported about midnight. Police on scene said the home’s single occupant was able to get out safely with her dog. She apparently heard a popping noise and the lights went out. Within moments the house had filled…

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Arts council continues West Shore Art Fair

May 16, 2013

LUDINGTON — Fine art aficionados will notice some subtle yet exciting enhancements at one of Ludington’s longest-running art events – the 2013 West Shore Art Fair. In its 45th year, the 2013 West Shore Art Fair, July 6-7 at City Park will undergone a number of changes this year to elevate the stature and quality of the event. The West Shore Art Fair is sponsored…

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