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79th District Court arraignments, as of Jan. 2, 2014

January 4, 2014

LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in front of the magistrate in Mason County’s 79th District Court. Felonies Cody Wayne Methvin, 22, 113 N. Dennis Rd., Ludington, was arrested Dec. 30 by Ludington Police Dept. (LPD) for carrying a concealed weapon. A preliminary conference is scheduled for Jan. 8 at 11:15 a.m. Bond, $5,000/personal. He was also…

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79th District Court sentences, as of Jan. 2, 2014

January 4, 2014

LUDINGTON — The following is a report of criminal proceedings this past week in Mason County’s 79th District Court. Arthur Lee Jackson, 709 1/2 Foster St., Ludington, was found guilty on Jan. 2 for disorderly person, urinating in public. He was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail for 1 year, serving 2 days; not allowed to purchase/possess/consume alcohol/illicit drugs; must…

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Freezing cold temps cause challenges at Applebee’s fire

January 3, 2014
Freezing cold temps cause challenges at Applebee’s fire

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  AMBER TWP. — The fire that destroyed the Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar on U.S. 10-31 started somewhere in the kitchen. Pere Marquette Township Fire Chief Larry Gaylord said that is about all he knows at this time about the origin of the early morning fire that destroyed the popular eating establishment. PM and Ludington fire…

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Fire destroys Applebee’s restaurant

January 3, 2014
Fire destroys Applebee’s restaurant

AMBER TWP. — Firefighters from Pere Marquette and Ludington fire departments were dispatched to Applebee’s restaurant on West U.S. 10-31 just after 4 a.m. for a report of heavy smoke coming from the building. Ludington Fire Chief Jerry Funk was first on scene and confirmed the fire, which appears to have started in the southeast side of the restaurant’s kitchen.…

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Drive Safe, Drive Sober campaign successful

January 2, 2014

LUDINGTON — The 2013 New Year’s Eve Drive Safe, Drive Sober campaign is being declared another succes. “This success was due to the combined efforts of Abrahamson’s Towing, Quinn’s Tires & Tows, Oceana Auto and the Ludington Mass Transportation Authority,” said Ludington Police Chief Mark Barnett. Additional contributions came from Mothers Against Drunk Driving of Mason County, Students Against Destructive…

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