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Store owner apprehends accused shoplifters.

July 25, 2019

Store owner apprehends accused shoplifters. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER – Oldewick Post owner Crystal Babbin apprehended three 18-year-old women in her store Wednesday, July 24, who allegedly went on a shoplifting spree in downtown stores, stealing nearly 50 items, according to Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum. Babbin, who served in the US Air Force, said the suspects picked the…

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Felony drug charges against Custer Twp. woman top recent arraignments.

July 25, 2019

Felony drug charges against Custer Twp. woman top recent arraignments. #MasonCountyCourts. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Hope Elaine Sodders, 28, of 3343 E. Hansen Rd., Custer Township, was arrested July 20 by the Ludington  Police Department (LPD) on felony charges of second-offense controlled substance, controlled substance double penalty and operating a…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted July 25, 2019. 

July 25, 2019

79th District Court sentencings, posted July 25, 2019.  #MasonCountyCourts LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Jesse Allen Outwater, 34, of 313 N. Emily St., Ludington, pleaded guilty July 16 to second offense operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) and was sentenced to 32 days in jail with credit for two days served; one…

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Five competing for Miss Ludington Area title.

July 24, 2019

Five competing for Miss Ludington Area title. LUDINGTON — Five contestants from Mason, Manistee, and Oceana counties will be competing for the title of 2020 Miss Ludington Area. The 2020 Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Pageant will take place on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at West Shore Community College Center Stage Theater. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The five women…

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Funds available to property owners to fight invasive species. 

July 24, 2019

Funds available to property owners to fight invasive species.  The North Country Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (NCCISMA) is offering a program available for private landowners to offset the cost of invasive species treatment. NCCISMA and the Mason-Lake Conservation District received a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for $200,000 to battle invasive species…

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