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Man sentenced to 25-60 years for CSC

May 29, 2024

LUDINGTON — Bradley Curtis Drake, 27, was sentenced by Judge Susan K. Sniegowski to a mandatory minimum prison term of 25 years to a maximum of 60 years for a first-degree criminal sexual conduct  — victim under age 13 — conviction in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 28. Drake was found guilty by a jury, April 18. He…

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Beth Hand appointed prosecutor

May 29, 2024

LUDINGTON — Mason County Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Beth Hand will be sworn in Friday, May 31, as Mason County prosecuting attorney to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Lauren Kreinbrink. Judge Susan K. Sniegowski of the 51st Circuit Court recently announced her appointment of Hand. The appointment is for the balance of the current term which ends…

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Man appears in court, gets arrested on warrant

May 29, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 48-year-old Scottville man appeared in court at the Mason County Courthouse for a criminal case soon found out he was wanted on an outstanding warrant Tuesday, May 28, shortly after noon, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “He was found…

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Illinois woman arrested for cocaine, heroin possession and shoplifting at Walmart

May 28, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 38-year-old River Grove, Illinois woman was arrested on charges of retail fraud, cocaine possession and heroin possession after allegedly shoplifting at Walmart Sunday, May 26, around 9:15 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “During the investigation, the…

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Marine patrol deputies rescue stranded boaters on Lake Michigan

May 28, 2024

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Mason County marine patrol deputies rescued a boat that lost power on Lake Michigan two miles from shore Sunday, May 26, shortly after 11:30 a.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The 23-foot Bayliner was adrift without power and four people aboard two miles from the Ludington State Park, said Sheriff Cole. “The boat was safely towed…

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