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LPD news, posted May 23, 2024

May 23, 2024

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 Wednesday, May 22, 2024: 11:40 a.m., a 34-year-old Branch man was cited for second-offense driving while license suspended following a traffic stop near the intersection of Emily and Fitch streets, City of Ludington. 3:50…

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Helicopter inspections of power lines set for June 17-20

May 22, 2024

‘This is normal procedure, so there is no cause for alarm if a low-flying helicopter is sighted near transmission lines.’ MASON COUNTY — ITC will conduct aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines throughout Michigan from approximately May 28 to June 26 — weather permitting. Locally, the inspections are planned to take place in Mason and surrounding counties…

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Man sentenced to prison for stabbing

May 21, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 30-year-old Ludington man with a lengthy criminal record was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 21, to 65 months (almost 5 ½ years) to 20 years in prison for a conviction of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder for stabbing a man. Kevin James…

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Teen seriously injured in motorcycle crash

May 20, 2024

LOGAN TOWNSHIP — A 16-year-old Sparta boy suffered serious injuries after the motorcycle he was operating on private property flipped over backwards, ejecting him Saturday, May 18, shortly before 4:30 p.m., ​in the 5000 block of East Sippy Road, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, May 15, 2024:…

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LPD news, posted May 20, 2024

May 20, 2024

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 over the weekend: Saturday, May 18, 2024: 3:59 a.m., a 41-year-old Flint woman was arrested for second-offense operating while intoxicated and obstructing police following a complaint of a domestic violence incident, 200 block of…

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