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Discussing agri-tourism in Mason County

April 19, 2013
Discussing agri-tourism in Mason County

By Rob Alway Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TWP. — Every year tourists flock to the Ludington area to spend time on its beautiful Lake Michigan beaches. But, Mason County offers far more to tourists than just its beaches. The area’s agriculture industry is also a prime target for tourists who want to have an cultural tourism experience. An agri-tourism presentation was held…

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51st Circuit Court

April 19, 2013

Compiled by Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in 51st Circuit Court: –         Kayla Marie Parish, 20, of 302 Loomis St., Apt. 1, Ludington, was found guilty March 12 of financial transaction device – retain without consent. She was sentenced April 16 to 270 days in jail with credit for 130 days served; must serve…

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Senior employment program applications being accepted

April 19, 2013

LUDINGTON — The Experience Works Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) will be accepting applications on Monday, May 6, 2013, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Michigan Works, 5722 W. U.S. 10 in Ludington.  Program applicants must be age 55 or older, unemployed, live in Mason County, and have incomes of $14,363 per year or less for a family of one…

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79th District Court

April 19, 2013

Compiled by Allison Scarbrough. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced this week in 79th District Court: – Christopher George Bevier, 28, of 115 W. State St., Apt. 201, Scottville, was found guilty April 8 of operating while impaired by liquor. He was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; 93 days discretionary jail…

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Arraignments

April 19, 2013

Compiled by Allison Scarbrough, MCP Correspondent LUDINGTON — The following people were arraigned this past week in 79th District Court. –         Alyxander Carl Smith, 29, of 8190 N. Reek Rd., Free Soil, was arrested April 11 by the Ludington Police Department for on two felony counts of financial transaction device. A preliminary exam is set for April 24 at 11:15 a.m.…

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