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Arraignments, as of Aug. 14, 2013

August 16, 2013
Arraignments, as of Aug. 14, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent.  Felonies –         Danielle Angela Carnahan, 18, of 317 ½ N. James St., Ludington, was arrested Aug. 9 by the State, Sheriffs, Chiefs Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of controlled substance delivery. A preliminary exam is set for Aug. 21 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $2,500/10 percent. Misdemeanors –         Emily Frances Rudnick, 22, of 715 N. Rowe St.,…

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2 sentenced in district court recently

August 16, 2013

By Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent.  LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this week in 79th District Court: –         Dylan James Hansen, 19, of 58 S. Madison Ave., Custer, was found guilty Aug. 12 of driving without a cycle endorsement and sentenced to $275 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS). –         Derek Michael Johnson, 23, of 6699…

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EPA may make final Badger decision soon

August 15, 2013
EPA may make final Badger decision soon

The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Justice may be close to making a final decision on the proposed consent decree with Lake Michigan Carferry. MCP has been told it is possible the decision will come next week. The decree, if passed, gives LMC until the end of the 2014 sailing season to eliminate the discharge of coal ash…

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$13.32 million lottery ticket purchased in Custer

August 15, 2013

CUSTER — Somebody is $13.32 million richer today and it is quite possible that they live in Mason County. According to the Michigan Lottery, one ticket matched the Michigan Classic Lotto 47 numbers on Aug. 14 and the ticket was purchased at Bonser’s of Custer. The winning numbers were: 01-07-20-25-35-39. The jackpot was last won on Feb. 13, 2013 and…

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Rep. Franz honors Tim Allen for Pure Michigan

August 15, 2013
Rep. Franz honors Tim Allen for Pure Michigan

MANISTEE — When comedian and actor Tim Allen recently performed a show in Manistee, state Rep. Ray Franz took the opportunity to deliver thanks from the state Legislature and Gov. Rick Snyder for Allen’s help to make the Pure Michigan advertising campaign successful. “Those of us who live and play in Michigan know what a special place on earth we…

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