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79th District Court sentencings, published Oct. 4, 2024

October 4, 2024

By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Jonathan Wayne Haynes, 48, pleaded guilty on September 25 to domestic violence and was sentenced to 93 days in jail (suspended sentence), 12 months of probation, and $125 in fines/costs. -Dakota Allen Hernandez, 20, pleaded guilty on October 2 to third-degree retail…

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Homeless man arrested on 9 outstanding warrants at Waterfront Park

October 4, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LUDINGTON — A 55-year-old homeless man was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 3 by Ludington Police Department. The arrest occurred because the man had nine outstanding arrest warrants out of the 63rd and 61st district courts of Kent County. The warrants included: Failure to appear…

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Stage Left Theatre Co. to hold auditions

October 4, 2024

LUDINGTON – The Stage Left Theatre Company will hold auditions for “Murder at the Moon: Unmasked” on Wednesday, October 9 at 6 p.m. at The Bookmark, 201 S. Rath Ave. The non-profit theatre company is in search of two women and two men ages 21 or over to fill roles for the show. The show will run on Fridays through…

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Recent births, published Oct. 4, 2024

October 4, 2024

Oscar Garza, Jr., the son of Davia Escobar and Oscar Garza of Shelby, was born on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births     Please Help Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The…

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Request for Proposals: General Contractors for Home Repair Services

October 4, 2024

Request for Proposals: General Contractors for Home Repair Services FiveCAP, Inc. is seeking General Construction and Mechanical Contractors to provide home repair services in Lake County. This program is funded by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). Interested licensed contractors may submit license and proof of insurance to FiveCAP Inc. at 302 N. Main Street, Scottville, MI 49454. For…

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