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79th District Court arraignments, as of March 5, 2014

March 7, 2014
79th District Court arraignments, as of March 5, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. Associate Correspondent.  LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned this past week in front of the Mason County magistrate in 79th District Court: Felonies   –          Jeremy Michael Franklin, 27, of 307 S. Rowe St., Apt. 4, Ludington, was arrested Feb. 27 by the Ludington Police Department (LPD) for a felony of sex offender — failure to comply with reporting duties.…

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2 sentenced this week in circuit court

March 7, 2014
2 sentenced this week in circuit court

  By Allison Scarbrough. Associate Editor.  LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced March 4 in 51ST Circuit Court:   –                      Robert Joe Cook, 58, of 7932 E. Anthony Rd., Branch, was found guilty Jan. 7 of operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL), third offense. He was sentenced to 270 days in jail with credit for five days served; serve 90 days up front with…

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79th District Court sentences, as of March 5, 2014

March 7, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. Associate Editor.  LUDINGTON – The following defendants were sentenced this past week in 79th District Court: –                      Ryan Austin Moore, 24, of 3353 Wayburn Ave., SW, Grandville, was found guilty March 5 of allowing a person to drive in violation and sentenced to $275 in fines and costs. –                      Dana Richard Orourke, 48, of 7962 River Rd., Marine City, Mich., was…

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Most dangerous U.S. 10 intersections now feature left turn signals

March 7, 2014
Most dangerous U.S. 10 intersections now feature left turn signals

AMBER TWP. — The most dangerous intersections in Mason County have gotten a lot safer, starting today. Work was completed Thursday night on the new traffic signal at the U.S. 10-31 and Brye Road intersection. Work on a new signal at U.S. 10 and Meyers Road looks like it will be completed today. The new signals feature left turn phases…

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Couple arrested for domestic violence

March 7, 2014
Couple arrested for domestic violence

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 19-year-old woman and a 25-year-old Ludington man Thursday for domestic violence. The incident took place in the 1100 block of Lancer Lane. Deputies were dispatched to the couple’s home regarding what was reported as a domestic disturbance complaint. Other activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday,…

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