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Deputies arrest domestic violence suspect found hiding in residence

September 8, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  LUDINGTON — A 51-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Mason County sheriff’s deputies after he was found hiding inside a residence in the 700 block of North Lavinia Street Sunday, Sept. 7, around 3 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The domestic…

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Jury trial for man accused of dealing drugs set for this week

September 8, 2025

LUDINGTON — A jury trial against Matthew Steven Monroe, 31, is scheduled for Wednesday through Friday, Sept. 10-12, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court.  Monroe is charged with two felony counts of delivery/manufacture of cocaine, heroin or another narcotic, a felony count of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine and misdemeanors of operating without insurance and unlawful license plate, according to court records. …

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Sept. 8, 2025

September 8, 2025

LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Drake David Hannah, 24, pleaded guilty June 17 to controlled substance possession — cocaine, heroin or another narcotic and was sentenced Sept. 2 to 180 days in jail with credit for 170 days served; two years probation; and $598 in fines and costs. – Ted Robert…

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Pesticide jug recycling free for farms on Sept. 15

September 8, 2025

AMBER TOWNSHIP — The Mason-Lake Conservation District and Acres Co-op are hosting a pesticide jug recycling day for area farms. This is an opportunity for farms to recycle empty, clean jugs, rather than have them take up room in a dumpster. The event will be held Monday, September 15 from noon to 2 p.m. at Acres Co-op, 709 W. US…

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American Legion auxiliary to host Fall Craft and Vendor Market

September 8, 2025

LUDINGTON — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #76 is hosting a Fall Craft and Vendor Market on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tables are available for crafters and direct sales representatives. Only one vendor per direct selling company. The fee is $30 for the first table.  There is limited space for a second table at…

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