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Man sentenced to prison for child sex crimes

September 16, 2025

LUDINGTON — A 66-year-old man was sentenced to 40 months to 30 years in prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Sept. 16, for convictions of child sexually abusive activity, two counts of using a computer to commit a crime and accosting a child for immoral purposes. Timothy Lee Hansen pleaded guilty to the charges Jan. 17, according to…

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Ludington man charged with unlawful imprisonment, weapons charges

September 16, 2025

LUDINGTON — Thomas James Parker, 54, of Ludington was arraigned recently in Mason County’s 79th District Court on multiple charges including unlawful imprisonment, two counts of felony firearms, assault with a dangerous weapon, and domestic violence. He was arrested on Thursday, Sept. 4, at 12:30 p.m. by Ludington Police Department following an incident in the 800 block of East Melendy…

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Parolee sentenced to prison for assaulting ex-girlfriend with knife

September 16, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 43-year-old man was sentenced to 14 months to 15 years in prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Sept. 16, for  convictions of assault with a dangerous weapon and domestic violence for assaulting his ex-girlfriend with a knife. Jeremy Eric Bolan pleaded guilty to the charges Aug. 5.  “The victim was…

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Police news, published Sept. 16, 2025

September 16, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is recent activity of the Ludington Police Department: Monday, Sept. 15, 2025: 7:31 p.m., a 30-year-old Ludington woman was arrested on a failure to appear warrant, 300 block of East Melendy Street, City of Ludington. She was lodged in the Mason…

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Hospital volunteers hosting plant sale

September 16, 2025

LUDINGTON — The Corewell Health Ludington Hospital Volunteer Board is hosting a fall plant sale on Thursday, September 18, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside the Medical Office Building lobby. Purchases will benefit patients using the Crane Haven Cancer Wellness Center, while undergoing cancer treatments at the hospital.   ______________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP…

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