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Military friend of murder suspect ‘shocked’ by allegations.

April 18, 2019

Military friend of murder suspect ‘shocked’ by allegations. #MasonCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A man who served in the National Guard with now murder suspect Corey Ryan Beekman in Afghanistan during 2011 and 2012 said he finds the allegations “quite shocking.” Beekman, 32, of Free Soil Township, has been charged with open murder in the shooting death of…

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Obituary: Erika Winkel, 45, Ludington.

April 18, 2019

Obituary: Erika Winkel, 45, Ludington. Erika Winkel, 45, passed away at her home in Ludington on April 16, 2019. All who knew Erika would describe her as a gifted and gentle soul. She was lovingly kind to all living creatures and loyally faithful to her large circle of friends. Erika was adventurous and loved swimming, hiking, kayaking and especially fishing.…

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Obituary: Rosemary Perrone, 60, Scottville.

April 18, 2019

Obituary: Rosemary Perrone, 60, Scottville. Rosemary Perrone, 60, formerly of Benton Harbor, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at her home in Scottville. Rosemary was born June 17, 1958 in Jonesborough, Ark., the daughter of William “Bill” and Hazel Isom. She graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1976 and received her hardware certificate through Ace Hardware.…

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Uttering and publishing charges top felony arraignments, posted April 18, 2019.

April 18, 2019

Uttering and publishing charges top felony arraignments, posted April 18, 2019.  #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Jeffrey Clay Young, 49, homeless, was arrested Apr. 7 by LPD on three counts of uttering & publishing (accusation of forging, altering, or counterfeiting legal records or deeds); and fourth offense habitual offender. Preliminary…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted April 18, 2019.

April 18, 2019

79th District Court sentencings, posted April 18, 2019. #MasonCountyCrime. LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Carrie Ann Carr, 38, of 115 W. Second St., Scottville, pleaded no contest Apr. 17 to larceny less than $200 and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; 93 days discretionary jail…

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