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Police news, published Nov. 4, 2025

November 4, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Ludington Police Department Monday, Nov. 3, 2025: 7:39 p.m., a 24-year-old Ludington man was arrested on an outstanding warrant, 400 block of South Harrison Street, City of Ludington. He was lodged in the Mason County Jail. 8:53…

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Dep. Lesinksi protects the Cardinals

November 3, 2025

By Mark Varenhorst, MCP Contributing Writer CUSTER — October 17 found me making my way to Mason County Eastern School District to tour the schools and meet with Mason County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jake Lesinski, the school resource officer (SRO) assigned to MCE. Lesinski grew up in Mason County and graduated from Ludington High School in 2016. He has been…

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Man accused of threatening to kill drug officer who he thought was a ‘snitch’

November 3, 2025

“He calls her and says, ‘You ratted me out to the police. If I don’t get these charges kicked, I promise I’m going to have you killed.’” By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 27-year-old man charged with multiple felonies for alleged drug dealing is now also charged with crimes in connection to threatening to kill an undercover narcotics…

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Ludington again nominated for Best New Year’s Eve Drop

November 3, 2025

Voting Opens Nov. 3; public can vote once daily through Dec. 1 LUDINGTON — Ludington is once again in the running for Best New Year’s Eve Drop. In 2024 took the USA TODAY 10BEST honor against nominations across the country, including the famous Times Square Ball Drop in New York City and offbeat drops such as the Idaho Potato Drop,…

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LASD to host Veterans Day assembly

November 3, 2025

LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District will host a Veterans Day assembly from 8 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. Any military veteran is welcome to attend. A breakfast will follow in the O.J. DeJonge Middle School cafeteria. Veterans needing a ride may contact Ludington Mass Transit Authority at 231-845-1231 by Nov. 7. ____________________ Please…

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