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79th District Court sentencings

June 13, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – James Shannon Harvard, 43, of 285 Beaver Dam Rd., Lucedale, Miss., was found guilty June 11 of driving while license suspended (DWLS). He was sentenced to one day jail with credit for one day served and $225 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable…

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Emma Martin running for Miss Michigan

June 13, 2014
Emma Martin running for Miss Michigan

MUSKEGON — Ludington’s Emma Martin is among 34 young women vying for the title of “Miss Michigan” this weekend at the Frauenthal Center for Performing Arts. Martin, 21, is competing as Miss Ludington Area. She has a bachelor of arts degree in psychology, with a minor in Spanish, from Grand Valley State University. She plans to receive a master’s degree…

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Warrant requested for domestic assault

June 13, 2014

LUDINGTON — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office have requested a warrant for the arrest of a 24-year-old Ludington man in connection to a domestic assault that took place in the 1300 block of North Lendale Road in Pere Marquette Township Thursday morning. Deputies were called there at 2:20 a.m. Other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday,…

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Corrections officer injured during jail assault

June 13, 2014
Corrections officer injured during jail assault

LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff’s Sgt. Eric Soneral was injured during an assault Wednesday morning at the Mason County Jail. Soneral, a corrections officer, was taken to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital where he was treated and released for a wrist injury. Sheriff Kim Cole said charges are being requested against a 25-year-old inmate for allegedly assaulting a 24-year-old inmate. The…

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Sailing school still accepting students; preparations continue

June 12, 2014

Ludington Youth Sailing School will begin classes June 23. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — There are still openings for the newly created Ludington Youth Sailing School and preparations for the site are underway . The school will offer lessons to children ages 8 to 17 near the Ludington Yacht Club. The non-profit organization was formed by members of the…

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