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Recent arraignments include stalking, assaulting police.

May 7, 2020

Recent arraignments include stalking, assaulting police. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Kevin James Kaiser, 26, of 209 S. Rowe St., Apt. 1, Ludington, was arrested by Ludington Police Department on May 1, 2020 and charged with aggravated stalking, and two counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer. A probable cause hearing…

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Nurses to be honored with luminaries May 12.

May 7, 2020

Nurses to be honored with luminaries May 12. LUDINGTON — Luminary bags with special messages of support and gratitude will light up the night outside Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital as well as homes and neighborhoods in Mason and Oceana counties, and throughout west Michigan, on Tuesday, May 12, to mark the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth and to recognize…

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LPD Chief Barnett retires today; Kozal to take over Thursday.

May 6, 2020

LPD Chief Barnett retires today; Kozal to take over Thursday. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Editor’s Note: It has been an honor to work with Chief Mark Barnett in various capacities over the last 19 years. I am proud to call him my friend. Mark is one of the most humble men I know and truly cares about the citizens…

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Repeat offender faces prison time for drug charges.

May 6, 2020

Repeat offender faces prison time for drug charges. LUDINGTON — Zachary Allan Shurlow, 26, of 618 1/2 E. Melendy St., was recently arraigned in 79th District Court on the felony charge of controlled substance delivery/manufacturing (delivery of fentanyl) and habitual offender, fourth offense. He was arrested Friday, May 1, 2020 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. According to Sheriff Kim…

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Driver going 100 mph cited for DWLS.

May 6, 2020

Driver going 100 mph cited for DWLS. #MasonCountyCrime The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 42-year-old Grand Rapids man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS) and speeding Tuesday, May 5, shortly before 1 p.m. on US 31 near Oceana Drive, said Mason…

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