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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Sept. 8, 2025

September 8, 2025

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Drake David Hannah, 24, pleaded guilty June 17 to controlled substance possession — cocaine, heroin or another narcotic and was sentenced Sept. 2 to 180 days in jail with credit for 170 days served; two years probation; and $598 in fines and costs. – Ted Robert…

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Man arrested on multiple charges including unlawful imprisonment

September 5, 2025

LUDINGTON — A 54-year-old Ludington man was arrested on charges of unlawful imprisonment, two counts of felony firearm, assault with dangerous weapon and domestic violence Thursday, Sept. 4, at 12:30 p.m. He was arrested following an incident in the 800 block of East Melendy Street that occurred Wednesday, Sept. 3, said Cpt. Michael Haveman of the Ludington Police Department. “The…

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Police news, published Sept. 5, 2025

September 5, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025: 7:32 p.m., (Ludington Police Department), a 37-year-old Ludington man was cited for operating without insurance following a traffic stop, South Washington Avenue and Second Street, City of Ludington.  Wednesday, Sept.…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Sept. 4, 2025

September 4, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Trayce Robert Tate, 21; second-offense fleeing and eluding police, third-offense operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor, and malicious destruction of trees/shrubs/crops between $200 to $1000; arrested Aug. 28 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Aug. 29; preliminary hearing:…

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Helicopter inspections of power lines scheduled for next week

September 3, 2025

MASON COUNTY – If you see low-flying helicopters in the area next week, do not be alarmed. Helicopter inspections of power lines are scheduled in Mason County next week. “ITC will be conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines in Michigan from Sept. 8 through Oct. 3, weather permitting,” states a press release. “The helicopter patrols are…

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