Urgent need for blood donations. LUDINGTON — Michigan Blood is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, March 14 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the lower level classrooms at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, 1 Atkinson Dr. There is an urgent need for blood donations due to low donor turnout and blood drive cancellations stemming from the recent cold and snow.…
Right to Life oratory contest is March 9. LUDINGTON — Mason County Right to Life will hold an oratory contest on Saturday, March 9, at 3 p.m. at the Mason County District Library Ludington Branch’s West Shore Bank Room. Registered contestants will present their pro-life speeches during the event, which is open to the public. Contact John for more information. 616-644-7050
Man pleads guilty to break-ins, receiving stolen property. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 27-year-old man faces serving 10 months of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 5, to two counts of breaking and entering a building with intent and receiving and concealing stolen property $1,000-$20,000. Brandon Gene DeJonge, 27,…
Man sentenced to jail for attempted child abuse. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON – A 29-year-old Victory Township man was sentenced to serve four months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for a conviction of attempted second-degree child abuse in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 5. Daniel Aaron VanKampen, of 2985 N. Gordon Rd., pleaded “no contest”…
Ludington woman faces jail for analogue possession. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 34-year-old Ludington woman faces serving three months of a one-year discretionary jail term after pleading guilty in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 5, to possession of analogues and fourth-offense habitual offender. Tonya Marie Sheffield, of 208 W. Third St., could have served up to 15…
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