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Homeless man charged with armed robbery of downtown Ludington business.

February 26, 2021

Homeless man charged with armed robbery of downtown Ludington business. LUDINGTON – Wesley Donald Hackert, 35, homeless, has been arraigned in 79th District Court on charges of armed robbery. Hackert was arrested Feb. 19 by Ludington Police Department following an incident at AGS Vape Shop, 117 E. Ludington Ave. Hackert was confronted by a store employee at the register after…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Feb. 26, 2020.

February 26, 2021

79th District Court sentencings, posted Feb. 26, 2020. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Jacob Matthew Howe, 28, of 400 W. Third St., Apt. 409, Scottville, pleaded guilty Feb. 23 to third degree retail fraud and was sentenced to seven days in jail with credit for seven days…

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Recent arraignments include felony home invasion charges.

February 26, 2021

Recent arraignments include felony home invasion charges. By Alan Neushwander. Contributing Writer. The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Richard Massey Thomas, 34, of 410 Washington Ave., Apt. 1, Ludington, was arrested Feb. 18 by LPD on a felony charge of first degree home invasion. Probable cause hearing: March 3 at 2:45 p.m. Bail: $50,000…

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The Scoop: Great Lakes Castings partners with Meijer.

February 25, 2021

The Scoop: Great Lakes Castings partners with Meijer. The Scoop is a presentation of West Shore Bank and Betten Baker Ford of Ludington. LUDINGTON — Today on The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins speaks with Ray Burnes, director of sales and marketing for Great Lakes Castings about hand weights that the Ludington-based foundry is now making for Meijer. The product, along with…

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Recent deaths, posted Feb. 25, 2021

February 25, 2021

Recent deaths, posted Feb. 25, 2021 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to MCP: Marilyn L. Schulz, 61, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Barbara L. Bailey, 79, of…

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