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Badger, PM 41 sold to Ohio shipping company.

December 30, 2020

Badger, PM 41 sold to Ohio shipping company. By Rob  Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — The S.S. Badger, along with the Pere Marquette 41 and its tug, Undaunted, have been sold to a family-operated shipping company based out of Middleburg Heights, Ohio.  Interlake Holding Company announced today the purchase of Lake Michigan Carferry Company and Pere Marquette Shipping Company. The acquisition…

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Assault charges top 79th District Court arraignments

December 30, 2020

Assault charges top 79th District Court arraignments By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Krista Michelle Rodriguez, 43, of 915 E. Maple St., Apt. 1, Ludington, was arrested Dec. 27 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) on a felony charge of assault with intent to do great bodily…

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Suspect allegedly assaults victim, steals cell phone.

December 30, 2020

Suspect allegedly assaults victim, steals cell phone. #MasonCountyCrime The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A report will be forwarded to the Mason County Prosecutor’s Office following a 911 call reporting an assault and a larceny of a cell phone Tuesday, Dec. 29, shortly after…

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Free tows available New Year’s Eve.

December 30, 2020

Free tows available New Year’s Eve. LUDINGTON — New Year’s Eve celebrations will likely look different for many local revelers this year. But, for those who party a little too much, there are options. Free towing services and rides are available beginning 9 p.m. Dec. 31 through 4 a.m. Jan. 1 from the following businesses:  Auto Ranch Towing & Salvage,…

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Fire destroys Grant Township home. 

December 30, 2020

Fire destroys Grant Township home.  GRANT TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a home at 770 W. Deer Run Rd. late Tuesday evening. Grant Township Fire Department and Free Soil/Meade Fire Department were called to the residence at the 10:18 p.m. According to dispatch information, the occupant stated she had knocked over a candle.  According to Free Soil/Meade Fire Chief Vince Williams,…

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