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79th District Court arraignments, published Jan. 24, 2025

January 24, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Jonald Wilson, 19; three counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer; arrested Jan. 18 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office; arraigned Jan. 19; preliminary hearing: Feb. 5; bail: $25,000 cash. -Carman Marie Skocelas, 46; assault with intent to do great bodily harm less…

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79th District Court sentencings, published Jan. 24, 2025

January 24, 2025

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Tristan James Coleson, 20, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of operating while impaired by liquor and was sentenced to 93 days in jail (suspended sentence), must attend alcohol highway safety education, no drugs or alcohol, subject to random PBTs, must attend…

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FiveCAP offering free tax preparation

January 24, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — FiveCAP, Inc. is offering free tax preparing to low income residents of Mason, Manistee, Lake and Newaygo counties. “We want to remind residents that they should file a tax return, even if they don’t have to,” said FiveCAP Executive Director Mary Trucks. “Many people who aren’t required to file will qualify for tax credits and will get money…

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West Shore Bank announces 2025 Rhythm and Dunes lineup

January 23, 2025

LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has announced the line up for its 2025 Rhythm and Dunes fundraising community concert series taking place on Saturday, July 26, and Saturday, August 2 at Waterfront Park. The headliners are Monsters of Yacht on July 26, a premier tribute to the yacht rock genre performing from coast to coast and Klay N the Mud…

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Survey: Area youth say academic stress is their top concern

January 23, 2025

Academic stress is the top concern of youth in Mason County, based on the results of a survey conducted by the The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) of Mason County. The YAC conducts a needs assessment every three years to determine the top concerns and needs of its local youth. YAC sent a questionnaire to all county high schools last fall,…

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